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 1

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 1 -



I fled the light just to live in your shadow. 

I needed mercy, and you offered me blame. 



Chorus 2

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.