Hush
Fred Charlton Lyrics

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I can't say what I want to,
Even if I'm not serious.
Things like
"Fuck yourself,
Kill yourself,
You piece of shit."
People tell me what to say,
What to think,

And what to play.
I say
"Go fuck yourself,
You piece of shit.

Why don't you go kill yourself?"
Just kidding.

Overall Meaning

Fred Charlton's song "Hush" speaks to the frustrations many people feel when they are unable to speak their minds freely. The lyrics express a desire for more truthful communication and honesty, but also acknowledge the social pressures and constraints that prevent such expression. Charlton references a variety of taboo and controversial statements, such as "Fuck yourself, Kill yourself, You piece of shit," suggesting that he wants to break free from the language restrictions imposed by society, but at the same time he is aware that such statements can have serious consequences.

The song also touches on the issue of censorship and control - Charlton feels that people are constantly telling him what to say, think, and how to behave, something that he is clearly uncomfortable with. In the end, he decides to use humor as a way to subvert these limitations, suggesting that it may be possible to express oneself honestly without using explicit language or risking punishment.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't say what I want to,
I am unable to express my true feelings openly and honestly

Even if I'm not serious.
Even if I do not intend to cause harm or offense

Things like "Fuck yourself, Kill yourself, You piece of shit."
Examples of taboo or offensive statements that I feel restricted from expressing openly

People tell me what to say, What to think, And what to play.
I feel pressured by others to conform to their expectations and ideals

I say "Go fuck yourself, You piece of shit. Why don't you go kill yourself?" Just kidding.
As a way of coping with these restrictions, I may respond sarcastically or with dark humor, as a means of releasing my pent-up frustration without actually causing harm to others.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: MARCUS AURELIUS, PAUL ANTHONY BUSHNELL, PAUL FRIEDMAN, CORNELIUS CHARLES MIMS, JAMES TODD SMITH

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