shut up
Good Charlotte & Simple Plan Lyrics

There you go
This marks the beginning of the song and sets the stage for the frustration and annoyance the singer feels towards someone.

You're always so right
The person being addressed in the song is constantly asserting their correctness, without considering anyone else's perspective.

It's all a big show
The person's behavior and actions are all for show, aimed at gaining attention and proving their superiority.

It's all about you
The person's self-centeredness is evident, as everything they do revolves around their own desires and needs.

You think you know
The person arrogantly believes they have deep understanding and insight into what everyone else requires or should do.

What everyone needs
They presume to have the knowledge of what is best for everyone, disregarding individual differences and personal autonomy.

You always take time
The person consistently makes an effort to find faults and criticize the singer, never missing an opportunity to belittle them.

To criticize me
They specifically target the singer, pointing out their flaws and shortcomings in a judgmental manner.

It seems like everyday
Every day, without fail, the singer makes mistakes, amplifying the feeling of constant inadequacy in their life.

I make mistakes
The singer acknowledges their own fallibility and imperfections, highlighting that they are not perfect.

I just can't get it right
Despite their efforts, the singer consistently struggles to meet the expected standards, feeling unsuccessful and frustrated.

It's like I'm the one
The person being addressed seems to derive pleasure from having a particular dislike towards the singer, making them a target for their animosity.

You love to hate
The person being addressed harbors a strong dislike or even hatred towards the singer, relishing in the opportunity to express it.

But not today
Today, the singer refuses to let the person's negative influence affect them, demonstrating resilience and determination.

So shut up, shut up, shut up
The singer adamantly demands the person to stop talking, criticizing, and attempting to assert dominance over them.

Don't wanna hear it
Having reached a breaking point, the singer expresses their refusal to listen to the person's hurtful words and opinions any longer.

Get out, get out, get out
The singer urges the person to leave their presence and remove themselves from their life, implying they are unwanted and disruptive.

Get out of my way
The singer wants the person to not only physically leave but also to stop hindering their progress and personal growth.

Step up, step up, step up
The singer challenges the person to take action and confront them directly, boldly claiming that they cannot be silenced or defeated.

You'll never stop me
No matter what the person does or says, the singer remains determined and resilient, refusing to be controlled or subdued.

Nothing you say today
The person's words hold no power or influence over the singer, emphasizing their emotional resilience and strength.

Is gonna bring me down
The singer asserts that the person's attempts to undermine or discourage them will ultimately be ineffective, as they refuse to be defeated.

You never ask why
The person being addressed never shows any interest or concerns about the intentions or reasons behind their actions.

It's all a big lie
The person's entire persona and behavior is built upon falsehoods and deception, projecting an image that is far from their true self.

Whatever you do
Regardless of the person's actions, they consistently portray themselves in a manipulative and deceitful manner.

You think you're special
The person believes they are unique, significant, or superior in some way, fostering a sense of entitlement.

But I know, and I know
The singer expresses their certainty and awareness of the person's true nature, seeing through their facade and recognizing their flaws.

And I know, and we know
The singer suggests that others also share the same understanding of the person's true character and motives.

That you're not
Contrary to the person's belief, they are not as special or remarkable as they perceive themselves to be.

You're always there to point
The person consistently positions themselves ready to criticize and highlight the singer's mistakes or shortcomings.

Out my mistakes
Their primary focus is on finding and exposing the singer's errors or wrongdoings, aiming to diminish their self-esteem.

And shove them in my face
The person not only highlights the mistakes but also takes pleasure in forcefully bringing attention to them, making the singer feel humiliated.

Don't tell me who I should be
The singer rejects the person's attempt to dictate or define their identity and choices, asserting their individuality and autonomy.

And don't try to tell me what's right for me
The person's opinions and attempts to influence the singer's decisions and actions are dismissed, as the singer firmly believes in their own ability to determine what is best.

Don't tell me what I should do
The person's unsolicited advice or commands are unwelcome and disregarded by the singer, who values their independence and freedom.

I don't wanna waste my time
The singer refuses to invest their precious time and energy in listening to the person's criticisms and negativity any longer, choosing to focus on more productive endeavors.

I'll watch you fade away
The singer confidently believes that the person's negative influence and presence in their life will gradually diminish, as they distance themselves, recognizing their own worth.

(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Reiterating their demand for the person to be silent and stop exerting their negative influence over the singer.

(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Further emphasizing the singer's insistence for the person to cease their hurtful words and judgment.

(Shut up, shut up, shut up)
Continuing to assert their demand for silence and to put an end to the person's attempts to control or criticize.

Won't bring me down
The singer firmly declares that the person's efforts to bring them down emotionally or mentally will not succeed, emphasizing their resilience and inner strength.