What a Shame Lyrics

They dug the shade of his mop

They liked the way that he spoke

They flew him out of the sticks

And out him up in the smoke

They gave him chocolate and cheese

They told him he was the next

Young son to some young life

Straight from the crest

The way he spat at his mic

His lyrics couldn't be fresher

They said he'd be a superstar

If he could handle the pressure

After they put it to paper

They took him to tea

And told him just a couple changes

That they wanted to see



Oh what a shame

But it's easy, can't you see?

Oh what a shame

That they won't ever let you be



They said his hair would be better

If he colored it black

And that he wouldn't sound as harsh if he could tone it all back

They dressed him up in a craze

To make him look pretty

They said the kids would dig

If he looked like he came from the city

They listened back to his cut

His music was tight

But if he changed a couple lyrics

In the chorus it might

Sound fresher than ever

A radio hit

And all the ladies will sing it

When they get into the pit



Oh what a shame

But it's easy, can't you see?

Oh what a shame

That they won't ever let you be, no!



Oh what a shame

But it's easy, can't you see?

Oh what a shame

That they won't ever let you be