Lullaby
9.3 Lyrics
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Put the pillow under your head
I'm sick and tired of all your worries
Shut up and say goodnight
Say your prayers and turn off the light
I'm sick and tired of all your sob-stories
Shut up and shut your eyes
Stop pushing, stop shoving, stop straining
Shut your mouth and button your lip
You're a late night faucet that's gotta drip
All you're doing is merely complaining
The excuse that you're crazy is useless
You're not biting you're barking you're toothless
But you're ruthless (you're Rufus)
Shut up and count some sheep
And do me a favor, don't bitch in your sleep
No more agony, please no more sorrow
Shut up and catch some Zs
Ice cream with a cherry plus a big pretty please
I promise we'll resume tomorrow...Goodnight.
The song "Lullaby" by 9.3 is a playful yet stern message addressed to a person who is full of worries and unable to sleep. The singer expresses their frustration and exhaustion towards this person, urging them to stop complaining and worrying constantly. The lyrics employ a metaphorical language, comparing the person to a "late-night faucet that's gotta drip".
The singer uses an imperative tone throughout the song, telling the person to "shut up and go to bed", "shut your mouth and button your lip", and "shut up and shut your eyes" repeatedly. They also tell the person to say their prayers and count some sheep, hinting at the possibility of seeking comfort in spirituality or imagination.
The song includes a twist at the end, where the singer promises to resume the conversation tomorrow and bids the person goodnight with kindness. This element presents a humorous touch to the otherwise strict and blunt tone, perhaps suggesting that the singer cares for the person and wants to support them to overcome their worries in a more constructive way.
Line by Line Meaning
Shut up and go to bed
Stop talking and go to sleep
Put the pillow under your head
Arrange the pillow under your head to get comfortable
I'm sick and tired of all your worries
I'm fed up hearing about your problems and concerns
Shut up and say goodnight
Stop talking and say goodnight
Say your prayers and turn off the light
Do your prayers and switch off the light
I'm sick and tired of all your sob-stories
I'm exhausted hearing about your tales of woe
Shut up and shut your eyes
Close your eyes and stop talking
No more histrionics, no more college tries
Stop the drama and trying too hard
Stop pushing, stop shoving, stop straining
Don't push or rush things, relax
Shut your mouth and button your lip
Be quiet and stop talking
You're a late night faucet that's gotta drip
You're constantly talking like a dripping faucet
All you're doing is merely complaining
You're only complaining without taking any action
The excuse that you're crazy is useless
Saying you're crazy doesn't justify your behavior
You're not biting you're barking you're toothless
You're being aggressive without any real impact
But you're ruthless (you're Rufus)
You're cold and unfeeling
Shut up and count some sheep
Be quiet and try to fall asleep
And do me a favor, don't bitch in your sleep
Don't complain while you're sleeping
No more agony, please no more sorrow
Stop expressing so much pain and sadness
Shut up and catch some Zs
Be quiet and get some rest
Ice cream with a cherry plus a big pretty please
Here's a treat for you, please enjoy it
I promise we'll resume tomorrow...Goodnight.
We'll continue our activities tomorrow, goodnight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: LOUDON WAINWRIGHT
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