Shut up
'Simple Plan' Lyrics


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There you go
You're always so right
It's all a big show
It's all about you

You think you know
What everyone needs
You always take time
To criticize me

It seems like everyday
I make mistakes
I just can't get it right

It's like I'm the one
You love to hate
But not today

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, step up, step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

There you go
You never ask why
It's all a big lie
Whatever you do

You think you're special
But I know, and I know
And I know, and we know
That you're not

You're always there to point
Out my mistakes
And shove them in my face

It's like I'm the one
You love to hate
But not today

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, step up, step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

Is gonna bring me down

Will never bring me down

Don't tell me who I should be
And don't try to tell me what's right for me
Don't tell me what I should do
I don't wanna waste my time
I'll watch you fade away

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, step up, step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, step up, step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

Bring me down
(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Won't bring me down
(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Bring me down
(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Won't bring me down





Shut up, shut up, shut up

Overall Meaning

In "Shut Up" by Simple Plan, the song is directed towards someone who believes they are always right and hold a sense of superiority, criticizing the singer's every move. The singer expresses and reveals that they are tired of dealing with constant criticism and are not interested in listening to any negative opinions anymore. The chorus, "Shut up, shut up, shut up. Don't wanna hear it," urges the person to stop persuading and trying to convince the singer that they are always wrong. This is further highlighted with sentences like "You're always so right, It's like I'm the one you love to hate" and "You're always there to point out my mistakes and shove them in my face.”


Throughout the song, the singer has clearly reached their limit and demands the other person to leave them alone. They highlight that the negative opinions of others are insignificant, and they refuse to listen to them. Furthermore, the singer highlights that the subject in question is essentially a hypocrite and a fake, and they know who they are. The line "Whatever you do, you think you're special, but I know, and I know, and I know, and we know that you're not" supports this point.


Overall, the song is about wanting to be free from the criticism and opinions of others, to not be boxed in by someone else's opinion of you, and to live your life as you see fit.


Line by Line Meaning

There you go
Addressing the person who is always right


You're always so right
Pointing out that the person always thinks they are right


It's all a big show
Noting that their behavior is for attention


It's all about you
Their behavior is self-centered


You think you know
They believe they know what's best for everyone


What everyone needs
They believe they know what everyone needs


You always take time
They make time to criticize others


To criticize me
Specifically calling out their behavior towards the artist


It seems like everyday
Everyday experiences with this person


I make mistakes
Acknowledging the artist is not perfect


I just can't get it right
Feeling like they can never do anything right


It's like I'm the one
Feeling singled out


You love to hate
Believing the person takes pleasure in criticizing them


But not today
Asserting that they will not stand for this behavior today


So shut up, shut up, shut up
Telling the person to stop talking


Don't wanna hear it
The artist does not want to hear the person's criticism


Get out, get out, get out
Telling the person to leave


Get out of my way
Demanding the person move out of the singer's path


Step up, step up, step up
Challenging the person to try to stop them


You'll never stop me
Asserting that the person will not succeed in stopping the artist


Nothing you say today
Dismissing anything the person says


Is gonna bring me down
Refusing to let the person's criticism bring them down


You never ask why
Noting the person never questions their own behavior or beliefs


It's all a big lie
Saying the person is living a lie


Whatever you do
Noting that the person's actions are transparent


You think you're special
Accusing the person of thinking they are superior


But I know, and I know
Asserting the singer knows the truth


And I know, and we know
Indicating that others also know the truth


That you're not
Calling out their behavior as not special or superior


You're always there to point
Pointing out the person's constant criticism


Out my mistakes
Noting that the person enjoys highlighting the singer's errors


And shove them in my face
Saying the person is not only critical but also confrontational


Don't tell me who I should be
Asserting control over one's own identity


And don't try to tell me what's right for me
Resisting the person's attempts to control or influence them


Don't tell me what I should do
Stating that the singer does not want the person's advice


I'll watch you fade away
Saying they will reject this behavior and distance themselves from this person


Won’t bring me down
Reiterating that nothing will bring the singer down




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@PaulVincentSanDiego

Simple Plan taught me these life lessons since I was a kiddo:
-never change who you are and keep it real
-people were always there to judge you no matter how quiet or feisty or whatever you are. so just be yourself and don't give a damn.
-live your life to the fullest.
-feel free to commit mistakes but be open to correction.
-never make yourself anybody's fool.
-look out for those people who loves you and watch out for those who don't.
and more to add....

Your songs have a special place inside my emo heart. Thank you! 👊😃



@goodcharlottefans8575

Lyrics:

There you go
You're always so right
It's all a big show
It's all about you

You think you know
What everyone needs
You always take time
To criticize me

It seems like everyday
I make mistakes
I just can't get it right

It's like I'm the one
You love to hate
But not today

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna heard it
Get out, get out, get out,
Get out of my way
Step up, step up, step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

There you go
You never ask why
It'all a big lie
Whatever you do

You think you're special
But I know, and I know
And know, And we know
That you're not

You're always there to point
Out my mistakes
And shove them in my face

It's like I'm the one
You love to hate
But not today

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna heard it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, ste up, ste up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down
Isi gonna bring me down

Will never bring me down

Don't tell me who I should be
And don't try to tell me what's
right for me
Don't tell me what I should do
I don't wanna waste my time
I'll watch you fade away

So shut up, shut up, shu up
Don't wanna heard it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

Shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't wanna heard it
Get out, get out, get out
Get out of my way
Step up, step up, step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

Bring me down
(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Won't bring me down
(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Bring me down
(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Won't bring me down

Shut up, shut up, shut up.



@theharshtruthoutthere

@@octobergal Unless we`re saved, praying will be worthless, no single one shall be heard.
SALVATION, it must come 1st
sins of a lifetime, must get forgiven
soul must GO AND SIN NO MORE.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Isaiah 55:6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:

1st we ask
then we seek
then we knock

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Proverbs 15:29
The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous.
Psalms 119:155
Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.



All comments from YouTube:

@sayak4253

This is not a song. This is therapy.

@raviyuliansyah4509

who cares?

@AldrinGoth666

Lord RVN. Easy,dude. You like as well. ;)

@anthonygrabowski6402

I could only think of NF if any of ya'll listen to him.

@kikers71

You're a genius 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@susanschlumberger1169

Yep

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@7snowdog

The first Simple Plan song that introduced me to the band 🤩I'm 33 now, still loving them.

@toguroalex

me too

@Ronnie-fx1fq

Mine was 'I'd do anything'...

yes, I'm old lol.

@user-qu4cd3pv2y

I'm 32 years old.
I love them even now.
Over 10 years ago. I knew their song.

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