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