Shame, Shame, Shame
Love's Betrayal: Unraveling the Blues in Johnny Winter's 'Shame, Shame, Shame'
Lyrics
Well I tried to tell you baby
Expressing an attempt to communicate a message to the baby
But it didn't make no sense
Indicating that the message did not convey a clear meaning
Now you've got me baby
Describing the current situation of being in a difficult or challenging position
Up against the fence
Emphasizing a sense of being cornered or trapped
Ain't that a shame shame shame
Expressing disappointment or disapproval, using "shame" as a descriptor
Shame on you
Addressing the baby and placing blame or disapproval on them
Ah it's a shame shame shame
Repeating the expression of disappointment or disapproval
Shame the way you do
Stating disapproval for the way the baby behaves
Well now you've been gone in the evening
Referencing the baby's absence in the evening
Don't even say you've gone
Advising the baby not to deny their absence
Six o'clock in the morning
Specifying the early morning return of the baby
You come walkin' home
Highlighting the late-night return as a point of concern or disappointment
Ain't that a shame shame shame
Reiterating disappointment, using "shame" as a descriptor
Shame on you
Expressing disapproval for the baby's actions
Ah it's a shame shame shame
Repeating the sentiment of shame and disapproval
Well I've been sittin' here waitin'
Conveying a period of waiting for the baby to return
For you to come home
Expressing the expectation of the baby's return home
When I wake up baby
Describing a lonely experience upon waking up without the baby
I'm sittin' there all alone
Emphasizing the solitude experienced when waking up alone
Ain't that a shame shame shame
Reiterating a feeling of shame in response to the baby's actions
Shame on you
Expressing disapproval for the baby's behavior
Ah it's a shame shame shame
Repeating the sentiment of shame and disapproval
Shame the way you do
Concluding with disapproval for the way the baby conducts themselves
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