"Shame" by the Avett Brothers

The author feels regret for how he treated a girl. The song states, "I'd like to see those things undo." The word "undo" has a regretful connotation and shows how he wants to take back his actions. The song also says, "Okay so I was wrong." The author is admitting his mistakes and is suggesting that he will make it up to the girl. The chorus goes, "Shame, boatloads of shame." Shame also has a sad, regretful connotation and illustrates how he is unhappy with his actions.