Story Behind The Song

I see too many people holed up in their castles that can't converse beyond what they've recently purchased or what show they saw on TV last night. And out comes this song. Sorry, I don't really like finger pointing songs. But this one has to be sung.

Song Description

how we treat our neighbors and those in need is actually the focus of this song. There is also the matter if worth and value which are not expressly addressed, but the underpinnings are here to chew on.

Lyrics

Shame, Shame
©2007 David Harper

Every where I go, everything?s changing
Nothing?s the same any more
What happened to honesty?
What happened to pride?
What happened to family?
What?s it all for?
There?s a reason that these things exist
A reason for Sunday Schools
There?s 10 good reasons for the Ten Commandments
Not one good reason for breaking all the rules

Shame Shame, shame on us
We live in a land where freedom rings
How long will he hold our heads up high
When we?re just majoring in minor things
Just busy busy, working like fools
Buying cars and stupid stuff
It?s not about that
It?s about givin? back
( 2nd & 3rd chorus add in:And real worth comes from the inside)
Shame Shame

I have a friend who drives a Mercedes
He thinks he cool - I think he?s crazy
I wonder would he think his ride?s so sweet
If no one was could see him drivin? up his street
He?s got neighbors on the next block over
Living below the poverty line
He?s sees it all through tinted windows
All the while believe?n ?everything?s fine

Chorus
Bridge (below)

But this, buy that, do you believe the world if flat?
Wake up smell the coffee, feel a little heat
Speak what?s on your mind, you?ve gotta find the time
Get involved? get up off your seat

Double Chorus ? Out

Session Info: Dave?s Cave Pioneer, CA Feb & May 2006
Mark Lonsway Guitars
Ippei Suzuki Bass
David Harper Drums, piano, guitar
Background Vocals
Tanesha Eley, Alecia Elliot,
Melissa Dollarson, David Harper, Carol Harper