Lyric discussion by AlecsPen 

Cover art for Shampain lyrics by Marina and the Diamonds

shame+pain in case no one caught on...I didn't until someone pointed out champagne was spelled weirdly.

I think this is just a song about the troubles of substance abuse. The religious references I hear, as well; the only thing I can think of right now is that her love for alcohol is beating out her devotion or love to her religion. I don't know much about Gabriel, the angel is not in my holy book.

Wasn't Gabriel the angel that told Mary that she was going to have the son of God?

I noticed that champagne was spelt weirdly, but thought it was just saying about the pain bit, I didn't notice the shame part.

It could be Shame + Pain, although I think it would be Sham + Pain. Although it could be either, they both could work I think.

And Gabriel WAS the angel that told Mary she would give birth to the son of God.