Shut Up
Bottomed Out Lyrics
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and youre on my case
i know i messed up
so get out of my face
you tell me i dont care
you say i gave up
but i know who i am
so why dont you shut up
leave me alone
shut up
walk away
shut up
leave me alone
shut up
or youll pay
i made a mistake
and i see one ive made
so why do you tell me
do you think im afraid
all it makes me do
is hate the way i am
it makes me want to change
and become a new man
you tried this before
you tried to pull this on me
i know your tricks
its nothing new i see
you tell me i dont care
you say i gave up
but i know who i am
so why dont you shut up
The lyrics of Bottomed Out's "Shut Up" speak to a situation where the singer is being criticized by someone they care about deeply. The opening line of the song, "i walk through the door / and you're on my case," sets up a confrontation. The person on the receiving end of the criticism knows they have messed up and are not denying it, but they are tired of hearing the same thing over and over again. The chorus, "shut up / leave me alone / shut up / walk away / shut up / leave me alone / shut up / or you'll pay," is a plea for the other person to stop talking and give the singer some space.
The verses of the song delve deeper into the singer's feelings of frustration and anger. They feel like they are being attacked for something they can't change, and that the more they are criticized, the more they want to rebel against the person doing the criticizing. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the lines "it makes me want to change / and become a new man." Even though the singer is pushing back against the criticism, they know that there is room for growth.
Overall, "Shut Up" is a song about the difficulties of receiving criticism, especially from someone you care about. It touches on themes of frustration, rebellion, and the desire for personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
i walk through the door
I enter the room
and youre on my case
You are being critical of me
i know i messed up
I am aware that I made a mistake
so get out of my face
Please stop bothering me
you tell me i dont care
You accuse me of not caring
you say i gave up
You claim that I have given up
but i know who i am
I know my true character
so why dont you shut up
Please stop talking to me
shut up
Be quiet
leave me alone
Stop bothering me
walk away
Go elsewhere
or youll pay
There will be consequences if you don't leave me alone
i made a mistake
I did something wrong
and i see one ive made
I acknowledge the error I made
so why do you tell me
Why are you reminding me?
do you think im afraid
Are you trying to scare me?
all it makes me do
Your words are having a negative effect on me
is hate the way i am
Your criticism is making me hate myself
it makes me want to change
Your criticism is motivating me to improve
and become a new man
To change myself for the better
you tried this before
You have done this before
you tried to pull this on me
You have attempted to criticize me in this way
i know your tricks
I am aware of your tactics
its nothing new i see
Your behavior is not surprising
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.