Shame
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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If there's one thing I know Things are gonna change There's gonna be a different ending Though I'm not one to complain But there's never been a right time And we've never been too far But you're the only single thing I know That's holding back my heart Take your kiss from my mouth Take your heart from my heart This will never happen again You know that your promises Won't last for one day God knows it's a shame But it's always the way And the second time Just wouldn't be the same But you're changing with your faces And you're gonna be lost again If you're with or without me I've made up my mind Well, I'm hoping and praying But you're running out of time Take your kiss from my mouth Take your heart from my heart This will never happen again You know that your promises Won't last for one day God knows it's a shame But it's always the way Take your kiss from my mouth Take your heart from my heart This will never happen again You know that your promises Won't last for one day God knows it's a shame But it's always the way God knows it's a shame But it's always the way Oh, God knows it's a shame But it's always, it's always the way God knows it's a shame But it's always the way
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Written by: ANDREW MC CLUSKEY, GRAHAM WEIR, NEIL WEIR, PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Shame" by "Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark" (OMD) falls under the genre of Electronic music, specifically New Wave and Synthpop. This style emerged in the late 1970s and redefined pop music with its integration of electronic instruments and synthesizers.
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Album InclusionThe song "Shame" is included in the album titled "The Pacific Age" released in 1986. This was OMD's seventh studio album.
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Song LengthThe song highlights a duration of 4 minutes and 15 seconds, typical of most pop songs following a standard verse-chorus structure.
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Band FormationOMD was formed by Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys in the UK, 1978. The band is known for its cutting-edge electronic sound that blends pop hooks with avant-garde aesthetics.
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Commercial SuccessWhile "Shame" was not released as a single and thus did not chart, the album "The Pacific Age" peaked at number 11 in the UK albums chart and was certified Gold.
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Vocal SingersThe song features the vocals of Andy McCluskey. McCluskey's voice is a key component of OMD's distinctive sound.
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Lyrics"Shame" has lyrics that relate to a failed relationship and the remorse that follows, framed in a more abstract and metaphorical way that is often found in OMD's songwriting.
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Live PerformancesDespite "Shame" not being a single, the band have included it in several of their live concert setlists. This is usually done when artists want to showcase lesser-known tracks or tracks they feel are outstanding on an album.
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Track NumberIn terms of track listing, "Shame" is the fourth song on "The Pacific Age" album.
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Recording StudioThe song was recorded at Studio De La Grande Armée in Paris, a studio used by many world-renowned artists.
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Production TeamThe track "Shame" was produced by the band themselves alongside renowned producer Stephen Hague, who has also worked with artists like New Order and Pet Shop Boys.
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Sound DesignOMD known for their innovative blending of synthesizers and traditional instrumentation, and "Shame" is no exception. Its complex layered sound design reflects the band's ongoing experimentation.
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Non-single ReleaseUnlike other songs from the same album such as "(Forever) Live and Die" and "We Love You" which were released as singles, "Shame" remained an album track which means it did not have the same level of commercial exposure.
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