unable to sync songs from itunes onto my ipod shuffle.

Hi all, I have a ipod shuffle 4th gen & have selected songs from itunes & made a playlist. I have tried to sync them onto my ipod shuffle but get a message saying it wont allow it unless i go through icloud - a message: 'To Play Apple music songs on your ipod turn on icloud music library on your ipod' - i dont have that facility on my ole' shuffle....is this why..as its old..gotta buy a new one??

Thanks in advance.