Crying Shame

SONG COMPOSERS, LYRICS AND BACKGROUND

LYRICS

I cried all night just thinking of you
I wonder now what Im going to do
Since you left me for that friend of mine
Every second is just crying time
I cry cos my heart is in pain
I cry though I know its in vain
But knowing this I cry all the same
I wake at night Crying out your name

You said that you’d never leave
I never listened that you were a tease
People talk about me behind my back
They dont understand its the passion they lack

People go around and whisper my name
They think its a laugh because I never complain
But to my face they are always the same
They dont understand its a crying shame

You always sais that you needed me
Exactly what for I find it hard to see

I’ve sat up all night wishing you were still mine
Now I understand theres better things to do with my time

I cry cos my heart is in pain
I cry though I know its in vain
But knowing this I cry all the same
I wake at night Crying out your name

COMPOSERS

ComposerRole
Mike Barson Music & Words

BACKGROUND

The song “Crying Shame” was originally released as the B-side of the 7-inch single “Embarrassment“. Despite being overlooked initially, the song is considered one of Barson‘s best works. “Crying Shame” has a Coasters-inspired sound and stands out as one of the stronger tracks on the album “Absolutely“. This may be why it was often played during the band’s encores.

References

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ReferenceSource
House of Fun: The Story of Madness (John Reed) Book
madness.co.uk Website