Shame

The song "Shame" by The Avett Brothers is about a man looking back on a past relationship with a regretful and apologetic tone. In the chorus, the narrator repeats the word "Shame" twice, a word that typically has connotations of embarrassment and negativity, showing his regret for ending the relationship. The narrator also uses words like "Blame" and "Second Start", showing that he blames himself for the relationship problems, and wants to give his partner another try.