Somebody
Trying to take my soul
Nobody
Got to hear my rock n’ roll
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
Lolita
Steady as it goes
Toot sweet
Powder in her nose
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
A. Smith
Old hank pank
Pulling down your knickers
Ah, who you gonna spank
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
Joe Perry
Ooh Mr Style
Some kind of killer bee
Buzz a while
Phoned home last night
P.M.S.
Bitch bitch bitching
Got to do this got to do that
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
Bogus honey
Square dance close
Oh, grab your partner
A bring it home and dosey, dosey
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
Siamese
Flinch it did
Why’s uncle Stanley
Trying to keep it hid
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
Seven or eleven
Got to roll the dice
Am I in heaven
Or am I in Miami Vice
Shame, shame, shame on you babe
Shame, shame, shame, shame
Shame, shame, shame on you baby
Unpacking the Rebellious Spirit of “Shame On You”
Aerosmith’s “Shame On You” bursts with the band’s signature swagger, blending biting humor and gritty observations into a rock anthem. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of excess and wild living, referencing characters like Lolita and Joe Perry while highlighting themes of temptation, indulgence, and the ever-present judgment that follows a life in the spotlight. The recurring chorus, “Shame, shame, shame on you babe,” serves as a tongue-in-cheek rebuke, aimed as much at the listener as at the song’s eccentric cast.
Playful Irony and Rock ‘n’ Roll Attitude
The verses jump from playful jabs at band members to sly commentary on fame’s absurdities—phoning home, powdery excesses, and cryptic family secrets. Aerosmith’s lyrics juggle double entendres and vivid imagery, making the song both a celebration and a critique of rock star antics. Ultimately, “Shame On You” is a rollicking embrace of the mischief and mayhem that defines classic Aerosmith.
Song Credits
“Shame On You” was written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. It was released in 1985 on the album Done With Mirrors under Geffen Records.