Shame
Eurythmics
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Shame Now there's a lifestyle With painted lips Now there's a lifestyle Everybody wants it But it don't exist and I said "Shame In the dance halls and the cinema Shame On the TV and the media Shame We loved you" Shame In the dance halls and the cinema Shame On the TV and the media Shame We loved you Now there's a lifestyle With fashion chic Now there's a lifestyle Everybody in it wants to be elite And I said, "You with your brand new shoes and You with your greasy hair and You with your mother's pride and poetry Don't you want to feel the Shame?" In the dance halls Can't you feel the shame? And the TV Can't you feel the shame? We loved you, oh Shame In the dance halls and the cinema Shame On the TV and the media Shame We loved you Shame At the Lido and the opera Shame At the races and the theater Shame We loved you And they said all we need is love Shame In the dance halls All we need is love On the TV All we need is love We loved you With the Beatles and the Rolling Stones Shame At the Lido and the opera Shame At the races and the theater Shame We loved you Day after day In the dance halls Day after day In the dance halls Day after day In the dance halls
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Written by: WILLIAM GATLING TIMOTHY, ALTON "WOKIE" STEWART
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Shame" is a song recorded by renowned British pop duo, Eurythmics. It was released as the fourth and final single from their fifth studio album "Savage" in 1988.
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Song PopularityDespite its infectious tune, "Shame" peaked at only number 41 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoTheEurythmics' music video for "Shame" was uncommonly dramatic for the pop scene. Shot in black and white, it was directed by Sophie Muller and it highlighted a more artistic, cinematic approach to music videos.
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Song StyleAs with most of Eurythmics' songs, "Shame" exhibits a unique blend of electronic music with a pop edge, though this particular track contains a more reflective tone.
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Album Context"Shame" forms part of the "Savage" album, which is considered by many as one of the duo’s most adventurous and experimental records. The album is known for its concept which explores the duality of women being both domestic and savage.
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Eurythmics BackgroundThe band Eurythmics consisted of members Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. They were active from 1980-1990, 1999-2005 and are known for their avant-garde style, often merging varying genres in their music.
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Live Performances"Shame" was performed live during Eurythmics’ 1989 "Revenge" World Tour.
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Awards and RecognitionWhilst "Shame" didn't win any particular awards, the band Eurythmics has received an impressive range of awards and nominations, including the 1987 Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a duo.
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Lyrics AnalysisThe song features emotionally charged lyrics that deal with feelings of guilt and remorse, showcasing the lyrical depth Lennox and Stewart often incorporated in their songwriting.
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Recent PerformancesAs of recent years, the song is infrequently performed, making it a special treat when Lennox and Stewart choose to include it in their setlist.
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