A Case for Shame
Moby, Cold Specks
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Cut off your nose To spite your face Slowly send your palms away Draw fire crawl out And seek the shade Slowly send your palms away A fine line will set you apart Swallow my name, swallow it down Sing me a song Shoot the breeze Shake my hand Across the fire, I caught your stare Sing me a song You today You today You today You today A beacon will send you home A beacon will send you home A fine line will set you apart Swallow my name, swallow it down Sing me a song. Shoot the breeze Shake my hand Across the fire, I caught your stare Sing me a song You today You today You today You today A fine line will set you apart Swallow my name, swallow it down Sing me a song. Shoot the breeze Shake my hand Across the fire, I caught your stare Sing me a song You today You today You today You today Cut off your nose To spite your face Slowly send your palms away I heard you say I will not shame You today You today You today You today You today You today You today
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Written by: Jim Anderson, Ladan Hussein, Richard Melville Hall, Thomas Stuart Green
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"A Case for Shame" is the first single from the eleventh studio album named "Innocents" by Moby.
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Featured ArtistThis song features the Canadian singer Al Spx, who goes by the stage name Cold Specks. Interestingly, Spx is known for her deep, soulful voice and often describes her music as "doom soul.”
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Music Video“A Case of Shame” also has a compelling music video directed by Moby himself, where he is filmed wearing an eerie animal mask.
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Lyrical MessageThe song contains poignant lyrics having deep existential messages. Although a lot of Moby's songs are known for their profound meanings, “A Case for Shame” stands out for its emotional impact.
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Album SuccessThe album "Innocents," where “A Case for Shame” is included, marked Moby’s highest-charting album in a decade, reaching number 9 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Song GenreThe song belongs to several genres, including electronic, downtempo, and trip-hop, blending the distinctive elements of each to create the atmospheric aura that encapsulates it.
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Moby’s DedicationMoby dedicated this song to the memory of his pet cat, which had passed away. He stated that the track is about "trying to use shame as a means to awaken."
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CollaborationThis song is one of the instances when Moby featured guest artists in his songs. For the entire “Innocents” album, Moby intended to offer listeners a departure from his usual work, bringing in different guest performers for each song.
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RecognitionCritics have praised and recognized the song for its smooth composition and profound lyrics, with Spx's haunting vocals complementing Moby's trademark sound.
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Emotional ImpactMany listeners report experiencing a powerful emotional response to "A Case for Shame," indicative of the tune's raw and profound substance.
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