I catch you digging in my trash for stuff I've long thrown away. You bring it back on a tray.

And I hear you wheezing in the hall spreading gems and old news.

You always love to confuse.

I flee the light just to live in your shadow. I'm needing mercy and you offer me blame.

Chorus

Dear Shame:

You're oh so eager to toy with me.

You're always stealing the joy in me.

You love to whisper my name, Dear Shame, Dear Shame.



You've got me living like a bug, crawling in fear. (It's been a very long year.)

I dream of growing some wings, I think I'm flying away, then you point and you spray.

All my hidden secrets crave the light of forgiveness.

You pull the shades, you accuse and you blame.



Chorus



I fled the light just to live in your shadow. I needed mercy, and you offered me blame.



Chorus

Dear Shame:

I think I'm wise to your strategy. I won't be needing your company. My name's eternally clear, Dear Shame, Dear Shame.