Bulldozer Mouth
Chris Staples Lyrics
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Now you're gonna have to hear about it in a song
Could you shut up for one minute?
Stop talking, sit back and listen
Could you shut up for once in your life
Once in your life, once in your life
And I'm gonna have to shout it just to make it clear
Why you so scared about some dead air?
Why you wanna fill it like an éclair?
Some people want to think
Let 'em stand there
You got a bulldozer mouth
And you don't care
Could you shut up for one minute?
Stop talking, sit back and listen
Could you shut up for once in your life
Once in your life, once in your life
Could you shut up for once in your life
Could you shut up for once in your life
Could you shut up for once in your life
(That's rad)
The lyrics of Chris Staples's song "Bulldozer Mouth" speak to the frustration of someone whose words have been misunderstood or ignored. The opening lines, "What I said was right but it came out wrong, now you're gonna have to hear about it in a song," suggest that the singer's intentions were good, but their words were not received as intended. This miscommunication has led them to resort to expressing themselves through a song, hoping to be heard and understood.
The chorus emphasizes the plea for the listener to simply stop talking and listen. The repetition of the line "Could you shut up for once in your life" reflects the singer's exasperation, as they express a desire for the other person to pause their constant chatter and truly hear what they have to say. There's also a subtle critique of the fear of silence and the need to constantly fill the air with noise, depicted with the metaphorical imagery of wanting to "fill it like an éclair." The last line of the chorus, "You got a bulldozer mouth and you don't care," suggests that the person being addressed is loud and overpowering in their communication style, potentially disregarding the impact they have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
What I said was right but it came out wrong
Although my statement was accurate, it was poorly conveyed.
Now you're gonna have to hear about it in a song
Since you didn't listen before, I will express my thoughts through music.
Could you shut up for one minute?
Can you please refrain from speaking for a short period?
Stop talking, sit back and listen
Cease your incessant chatter and attentively listen.
Could you shut up for once in your life
Is it possible for you to remain silent at least once in your entire existence?
Once in your life, once in your life
Just this single occasion, not repeated.
What I said was right but you did not hear
Although my statement was correct, you failed to comprehend it.
And I'm gonna have to shout it just to make it clear
I will need to raise my voice in order to ensure understanding.
Why you so scared about some dead air?
Why are you so afraid of moments of silence?
Why you wanna fill it like an éclair?
Why are you compelled to occupy it like filling a pastry with cream?
Some people want to think
Certain individuals desire the opportunity to ponder.
Let 'em stand there
Allow them to linger and contemplate.
You got a bulldozer mouth
You possess a forceful and overpowering manner of speaking.
And you don't care
Furthermore, you demonstrate a lack of concern.
Could you shut up for once in your life
Can you please, even just this one time, be silent?
That's rad
That is exceptionally cool or impressive.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Christopher Staples
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Stroud
on Always On My Mind
I think is should be paperback and in Penguin paperback book.