Hush
Battery Lyrics


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Say something
That means anything
The lights are all off
Nobody's here
Say anything
That could ever mean something
Say it like you mean it
Like you could ever mean it

Oh hush
How I wish your face would break
Lying on the inside
That smile I could never take

I saw it all backwards
Over and over
I couldn't hear it calling
Its better now
That I can breathe alone

Say something
That has nothing to do with anything
Say anything
Like when you were alone
Say something
Never smile and mean it




Say anything
Just leave it there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Battery's song Hush seem to be about the difficulty of communicating with someone who is not being truthful, and the desire to see through their lies. The first verse implores the subject to say something, anything, that could have meaning, but it is implied that previous statements have been insincere. The chorus then emphasizes the singer's wish that the subject's facade would break, betraying their true emotions. The second verse uses imagery of seeing things backwards and not hearing calls, suggesting the difficulty of understanding someone who is not genuine. The final plea for the subject to "leave it there" seems to suggest resignation rather than continued attempts to communicate.


The repeated use of "hush" in the chorus could be interpreted in two ways. The first is as a command to the subject to be quiet and reveal their true feelings. The second is as a request to the singer's own mind to quiet down and give up the desire to understand, accepting the reality that communication may be impossible. The song's title, Hush, supports this dual interpretation.


Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of the frustration that comes with trying to communicate with someone who is not being truthful. It is a reminder of the importance of honesty in relationships, and the pain that can come when that honesty is lacking.


Line by Line Meaning

Say something
Speak up and express your thoughts


That means anything
Your words should have significance and not be meaningless


The lights are all off
The situation is dull and lifeless


Nobody's here
There's no one around to hear you


Say anything
Express yourself freely without any restrictions


That could ever mean something
Give importance to your words as they have the potential to bring change


Say it like you mean it
Speak with conviction and authenticity


Like you could ever mean it
Emphasize the sincerity and genuineness of your words


Oh hush
Be quiet and listen


How I wish your face would break
I wish your fake smile would disappear and you would show your true emotions


Lying on the inside
You're hiding your true feelings and emotions


That smile I could never take
I can't bear to look at your fake smile


I saw it all backwards
I misunderstood everything


Over and over
Repeatedly


I couldn't hear it calling
I didn't listen to its signals


Its better now
Everything is good now


That I can breathe alone
I can handle things on my own and don't need others to intervene


Say something
Say anything that comes to your mind


That has nothing to do with anything
Your words need not be related to the current situation


Like when you were alone
Talk the way you talk when you're all by yourself


Never smile and mean it
Don't fake your smile, show your real emotions


Just leave it there
End the conversation and walk away




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