Shutdown
Australian Crawl Lyrics


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Several of my friends take cover
I'd be sure, beware the certain lover
She's cool, she's you, It's oh such rue that she's done to you
Steady yet baby, we'll be ready
Sometimes I find my feet unsteady
She's done time, She's done life
This push and shove don't hurt so much
Shut down, shut down, you should shut down on her, hey-ey-ey-ey
Shut down, shut down, close enough so walk away-ay-ay-ay

The girl has guts from top to toe
A VIP's are spending money on this, no
A slim waist, it's good taste
The girl gets slow, but she'll up the pace
You're addicted to the swing jet set
Make your summer the perfect yet
Look sharp, play the part
Think with your mind and not your heart

Shut down, shut down, you should shut down on her, hey-ey-ey-ey
Shut down, shut down, close enough so walk away-ay, Walk away

Love is easy, love's so unkind
Some are sleezy, love's so blind
Her blue eyes, her bust size
She's done her homework and I'm not surprised
Several of my friends take cover
Beware, be sure the certain lover
She's done time, She's done life
This push and shove don't hurt so much

Shut down, shut down, you should shut down on her, hey-ey-ey-ey
Shut down, shut down, close enough so walk away-ay-ay-ay
One hour (one hour), one day (one day), some how (some how), some way
Shut down, shut down, so close it up and save your alimony

Hey, your alimony, (I said) your alimony, (Hey) your alimony




Save it (your alimony, your alimony, (Hey) your alimony, your alimony)
(Alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony

Overall Meaning

The song 'Shut Down' by Australian Crawl is about a woman who is dangerous to be around but is also irresistible. The first verse talks about how the singer's friends are wary of the woman because she has done something awful to them or someone they know. Despite her bad reputation, the woman is described as cool and tempting. The singer warns himself to be steady in her presence because she could easily cause him to lose his balance. The second verse paints a picture of the woman as a high-class escort who attracts wealthy clients. She's beautiful, slim, and sophisticated. The singer warns himself to be careful not to get addicted or fall in love with her because it could end badly. The chorus urges the listener to shut down and walk away from the woman before it's too late.


Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of getting involved with the wrong person. The woman in the song represents someone who is alluring but also potentially harmful. The singer recognizes both her appeal and the risks associated with being around her.


Line by Line Meaning

Several of my friends take cover
My friends are afraid of getting involved with her


I'd be sure, beware the certain lover
Be careful around her


She's cool, she's you, It's oh such rue that she's done to you
She's attractive and she's got you hooked despite causing you trouble


Steady yet baby, we'll be ready
Stay strong, we'll be prepared


Sometimes I find my feet unsteady
I feel unsure sometimes


She's done time, She's done life
She's been through some tough experiences


This push and shove don't hurt so much
I can handle this level of conflict


Shut down, shut down, you should shut down on her, hey-ey-ey-ey
Cut off ties with her, hey-ey-ey-ey


Shut down, shut down, close enough so walk away-ay-ay-ay
Shut her out and walk away


The girl has guts from top to toe
She's got confidence in spades


A VIP's are spending money on this, no
She's in high demand and people will pay for it


A slim waist, it's good taste
Being thin is fashionable


The girl gets slow, but she'll up the pace
She might seem uninterested at first, but she'll come around


You're addicted to the swing jet set
You enjoy the lifestyle and the people she's connected to


Make your summer the perfect yet
This is the opportunity to make everything right


Look sharp, play the part
Appearances matter


Think with your mind and not your heart
Be rational and not emotional


Love is easy, love's so unkind
Love can be simple, but it can also be cruel


Some are sleezy, love's so blind
Some people are disingenuous, and love can make us oblivious


Her blue eyes, her bust size
Her physical attributes are appealing


She's done her homework and I'm not surprised
She's clever and knows how to manipulate people


One hour (one hour), one day (one day), some how (some how), some way
Eventually, you'll be able to move on


Shut down, shut down, so close it up and save your alimony
Cut her out and protect your assets


Hey, your alimony, (I said) your alimony, (Hey) your alimony
Remember your financial obligations


Save it (your alimony, your alimony, (Hey) your alimony, your alimony)
Set aside your money


(Alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony
Alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony, alimony




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM MCDONOUGH, WILLIAM STEPHEN MCDONOUGH

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