Well I tried to tell you baby
Running makes no sense
Now you got me baby
Up against this fence
And ain’t that a shame shame shame
Shame shame the way you do
Well it’s a shame shame shame
Oh it’s a shame on you
Well now you walk out in the evening
Don’t even say you’re gone
6 o’clock in the morning
You come walking home
And ain’t that a shame shame, shame
Shame, shame the way you do
Oh it’s a shame shame shame
Hey it’s a shame on you
Well I be sitting there waiting
Listen everybody
Crying for you to come home
Especially you girls
When I wake up baby
Is it right to be left alone
I’m sitting here all alone
While the one you love is never home
And ain’t that a shame shame shame
I love too hard my friends sometimes say
Shame shame the way you do
But I believe I believe that a woman should be loved that way
Well it’s a shame shame shame
But it hurts me so inside to see her treat me so unkind
Oh it’s shame on you
Somebody somewhere tell her it’s unfair
Heartache and Frustration: Exploring “Shame, Shame, Shame”
“Shame, Shame, Shame” by Aerosmith captures the pain and confusion of loving someone who doesn’t reciprocate the same dedication. The narrator’s frustration is palpable as he describes late nights waiting for his partner, who comes and goes without explanation. Through the repeated refrain of “shame, shame, shame,” the lyrics express a deep sense of hurt and disappointment, highlighting the imbalance in the relationship. There’s an emotional plea beneath the catchy rock groove—a longing for respect and fairness, and a struggle with the vulnerability that comes from loving “too hard.” Aerosmith’s signature blend of raw energy and heartfelt storytelling shines through, making this track resonate with anyone who has felt unappreciated in love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Aerosmith
- Release Year: 1985
- Label: Geffen Records