Shame
Keith Urban
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What you heard is true The disappointing truth Is I don't like to lose Shame on me, shame on me Promises I made And bills I never paid Another missed birthday Shame on me, shame on me Bridges that I burned And lovers that I hurt Lessons never learned Shame on me, shame on me Hey, I'm not tryin to be perfect Its not like its worth it Everyone hurts the same Hey, I'm not tryin to be special 'Cause I ain't no angel Everyone hurts the same What a shame I repeat my words Sometimes they seem rehearsed And I speak out of turn Shame on me, shame on me Bridges that I burned And lovers that I hurt Lessons never learned Shame on me, shame on me Hey, I'm not tryin to be perfect Its not like its worth it Everyone hurts the same Hey, I'm not tryin to be special 'Cause I ain't no angel Everyone hurts the same What a shame That were hiding underneath our skin And were scared of letting somebody in Nobody showed us how to live Or how to be perfect Its not like its worth it Hey, I'm not tryin to be perfect Its not like its worth it Everyone hurts the same Hey, I'm not tryin to be special 'Cause I ain't no angel Everyone hurts the same What a shame Hey, I'm not tryin to be perfect Its not like its worth it Everyone hurts the same Hey, I'm not tryin to be special 'Cause I ain't no angel Everyone hurts the same What a shame
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Written by: ROSS GOLAN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, MIKKEL ERIK, BENJAMIN LEVIN, JUSTIN PARKER, DANIEL THOMAS OMELIO, AMMAR MALIK
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Performance History"Shame" is part of Keith Urban's album "Fuse," which was released in 2013. Despite being overshadowed by hits like "Little Bit of Everything" and "Cop Car," the song gained a comedic popularity among hardcore fans.
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Song Details"Shame" is categorized as a Country song and lasts for a duration of 3 minutes and 57 seconds.
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SongwriterUnlike most songs in the album, "Shame" was not written by Urban. The songwriting credits go to Stargate and Benny Blanco, known for their work in the pop and R&B genres which added a unique blend to this country song.
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Album Success"Fuse," the album that featured "Shame," helped Keith Urban introduce a different side to his musical abilities. It debuted at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, his second chart-topping album.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song deals with emotions of shame and regret. It tells a compelling story that listeners can relate to, making it stand out despite not being a single.
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Unique ComposersStargate and Benny Blanco, the composers of "Shame," have previously worked with popular artists like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Katy Perry, which added a unique touch to the country song.
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Instruments UsedAlthough not predominantly showcased, the song sees Urban playing electric and acoustic guitar, further emphasizing his multi-instrumentalist skills.
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Production Team"Shame" is a unique representation of Keith Urban's experimentation with different sounds as it was produced by the partnering teams of Stargate and Benny Blanco contributing to its pop-tinged melody.
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Musical Style"Shame" has a more mid-tempo, introspective sound compared to other upbeat tracks on "Fuse," showing Urban's range as an artist.
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Online ReactionDespite not being a hit single, "Shame" enjoys a healthy popularity among fans online, as reflected in positive comments on music streaming platforms.
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