Shut Up
Bob & Tom Lyrics


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Bought a camera just to stop making movies
I don’t know how to rap but I’m here now so sue me
Fake it till you make it’s what I’m freaking doing
But I always fucking quit when my shit starts booming
I always fucking feel like the worst in the room
I never really feel like I know what to do
I always fucking feel like I need to be new
And the past escapes my mind as I forget all my roots
Where did I come from where did I go
Alone in my thoughts just a red eyed hoe
I’m proud of who I am but I hate my soul
I hate being lazy and I hate being broke
I haven’t made a video in 2 fucking months
It stresses me out I don’t wanna be done
I’ve scrapped my latest films creativity none
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve truly had fun
I’m not depressed I don’t think that’s my problem
Loud ass man in my head I don’t know how to stop him
My brain just keeps rushing and my heart just keeps throbbing
I wanna be prescribed something so I can calm him

Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up

Shut up
Stop talking to me
But I’m talking to myself so I’m asking me to leave
Shut up
Like actually jeez
If you wanted to talk just ask say please

I can’t think with all this noise I can’t see through all this fog
Empty nothingness pollutes my body like smog
I can’t act with any poise I’m a rabid fucking dog
In social situations I swear my brain becomes a log
I always think I have no friends, I know it’s not true
It’s really hard to think people care about you
It’s really hard to feel anything but goo
It’s really hard sometimes to just get up and move
I lay dead on the futon and watch one piece
When no one else is luffy’s there for me
I put a whole ass suit on for an online speech
Zoom classrooms make me wanna scream

Shut up
Shut up
Shut up
Shut up

Shut up, stop talking to me
But I’m talking to myself so I’m asking me to leave
Shut up I’m begging you please
All these voices in my head buzz around like bees
Shut up, stop talking to me
I talk to myself more than other human beings




Shut up like actually jeez
If you wanted to talk make it lyrics like these

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bob & Tom's song Shut Up Shocker delve into the themes of self-doubt, anxiety, and creativity. The opening lines start with the persona buying a camera to stop making movies, implying a loss of motivation or lack of creative flow. The next lines reveal the fear of not being good enough, "I don't know how to rap, but I'm here now so sue me. Fake it till you make it's what I'm freaking doing."


The following lines express a feeling of self-disappointment, "I always fucking feel like the worst in the room. I never really feel like I know what to do. I always fucking feel like I need to be new." These lines show the persona's constant struggle with self-doubt and the need to improve or change themselves.


The chorus of the song, "Shut up, stop talking to me, but I'm talking to myself so I'm asking me to leave," represents the constant internal dialogue that plagues the persona's mind. The persona is trying to silence the negative self-talk, but it keeps resurfacing, making it impossible to focus and see things clearly.


The lyrics then go on to explore the persona's struggles with mental and emotional issues, such as feeling lost, lonely, and unmotivated. The lines, "I can't think with all this noise, I can't see through all this fog," and "It's really hard sometimes to just get up and move," highlight the persona's struggle with mental fog and a lack of drive.


Overall, the lyrics of Shut Up Shocker paint a vivid picture of the persona's inner turmoil, which is relatable to many people who face the same struggles. The song's catchy tune and upbeat tempo offer a stark contrast to the lyrics' darker themes, making it enjoyable to listen to despite the heavy subject matter.


Line by Line Meaning

Bought a camera just to stop making movies
I bought a camera with the intention of making movies, but I ended up not making any.


I don’t know how to rap but I’m here now so sue me
I don't have the skill to rap, but I still want to do it anyway.


Fake it till you make it’s what I’m freaking doing
I'm pretending to be successful until I actually become successful.


But I always fucking quit when my shit starts booming
Whenever I start to become successful, I always give up and quit.


I always fucking feel like the worst in the room
I constantly feel inferior to others around me.


I never really feel like I know what to do
I often lack direction and don't know what actions to take.


I always fucking feel like I need to be new
I feel like I need to constantly change and improve myself.


And the past escapes my mind as I forget all my roots
I have trouble remembering my past and where I came from.


Where did I come from where did I go
I'm asking myself where I originated and where I'll end up.


Alone in my thoughts just a red eyed hoe
I am left alone with my thoughts, feeling degraded and worthless.


I’m proud of who I am but I hate my soul
I have a positive self-image, but I still feel a lack of worth within myself.


I hate being lazy and I hate being broke
I dislike being unproductive and lacking in funds.


I haven’t made a video in 2 fucking months
I haven't made any content in the past couple of months.


It stresses me out I don’t wanna be done
Not being creative stresses me out as I don't want to stop making content.


I’ve scrapped my latest films creativity none
I've deleted the last movie I made, as it had no creative value.


It’s been a hot minute since I’ve truly had fun
It's been a while since I've genuinely enjoyed myself.


I’m not depressed I don’t think that’s my problem
I don't believe I am depressed, but I have other issues to work through.


Loud ass man in my head I don’t know how to stop him
I have a loud, chaotic voice in my head that I can't seem to quiet.


My brain just keeps rushing and my heart just keeps throbbing
I am constantly anxious and my heart rate is high due to my thoughts.


I wanna be prescribed something so I can calm him
I want to be given medication to help calm my chaotic thoughts.


I can’t think with all this noise I can’t see through all this fog
The constant noise in my head makes it difficult to think and the fog represents the confusion I feel.


Empty nothingness pollutes my body like smog
I feel empty and that sense of emptiness is taking up space in my mind like smog.


I can’t act with any poise I’m a rabid fucking dog
I can't keep my composure and act appropriately, instead feeling like an uncontrollable animal.


In social situations I swear my brain becomes a log
My brain stops functioning properly in social situations, making it hard to communicate or act accordingly.


I always think I have no friends, I know it’s not true
I often tell myself I have no friends, despite logically knowing that I do have friends.


It’s really hard to think people care about you
It's difficult to believe that others genuinely care about me.


It’s really hard to feel anything but goo
I struggle with feeling any emotions but numbness or emptiness.


It’s really hard sometimes to just get up and move
I find it challenging to have the motivation to do anything productive.


I lay dead on the futon and watch one piece
I feel trapped in a stagnant state, watching a show without any desire or energy to do something else.


When no one else is luffy’s there for me
When I don't have anyone else to turn to, a fictional character becomes a source of comfort and support.


I put a whole ass suit on for an online speech
I put in significant effort for something that may not even have value or importance.


Zoom classrooms make me wanna scream
The format of virtual classrooms causes frustration and discomfort for me.


Shut up
I need my internal voice to stop talking.


Stop talking to me
I need my internal voice to stop communicating with me.


But I’m talking to myself so I’m asking me to leave
Technically I am the one talking, but I need the negative thoughts to leave me alone.


Shut up like actually jeez
I need the internal noise to stop completely.


If you wanted to talk just ask say please
If my internal voice wants to communicate with me, it needs to do so in a respectful manner.




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jake Cosentino, pink

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@kurtkeiser5955

Very Funny

@jasonk197

Dear Mr. Griswold,
I immediately thought of your song today! While sitting at my son's track meet, "SHE" was behind me! 2 straight hours! I finally had to move! Even while, the races were running!

@SoCoolScience

Dedicated to those people who never stop talking!

@FonzFan

Bob and Tom are outragous! Can't get enough of them! Bob and Tom, you guys rock!

@spindalis79

I hear you there....CD's on every road trip. There are certain CD's I will listen to that will take me back to the Florida Keys, South Dakota, or Nevada. They are great for a long car ride!

@kpmailman

Any way you spell it, gotta love these guys. They're part of my morning, five days a week, and cds on every road trip.

@SimonConewall

I listen to their show all the time, they are funny.

@mikemickypeterdavy

Today at work, one of my coworkers was talking to my manager. My coworkers and I weren't trying to listen in but she was loud so we heard the conversation. She went on and on. I started singing this under my breath so she wouldn't hear me.

@fivestring65ify

Silence is indeed golden.

@josephfeld8997

Lol

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