A prolific writer, 2013 saw the start of Greta releasing solo material, starting with “Shut Up & Sing” in July, followed by a remix package feat. Designer Drugs, Zeds Dead and The Frederik. A dynamic artist, Greta’s musical story reaches further than the Electronic World. Her most recent release, “Circles” [Decca] samples Italian Classical Artist Ludovico Einaudi. She is a diverse creature, with a deep rooted and eclectic interest in all music, places and people.
Shut Up & Sing
Greta Svabo Bech Lyrics
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I'm too busy, walking in a straight line
I′m not sure if this is my way
I'm too dizzy, living in another time
I remember the silence
You were offering
To live the good life
And I was angry
All for a gone life
Fight my way back
Fight my way back
I'll fight my way back
Put some ice on the fire
You said shut up and sing
But you hear just what I′m thinking in my voice
You said shut up and sing
You say it like i ever had a choice
To have a voice
I′m never gonna be a puppet again
I'll cut these strings right off of my back
I′m going away before I go insane
I'll take my voice and fight my way back...
Fight my way back
Fight my way back
I′ll fight my way back
Put some ice on the fire
You said shut up and sing
But you hear just what I'm thinking in my voice
You said shut up and sing
You say it like i ever had a choice
To have a voice
The lyrics of "Shut Up & Sing" by Greta Svabo Bech depict a struggle for individuality and self-expression in the face of criticism and opposition. The first two lines suggest a sense of uncertainty and insecurity, with the singer questioning their path and feeling lost in time. However, they also express a determination to fight back, to put some ice on the fire and find their way back to themselves. The chorus, with its repetition of the title phrase, highlights the conflict between a demand for silence and a desire for agency, between being silenced and having a voice.
The third verse stands out as the most powerful, as the singer declares that they will never be a puppet again, that they will cut the strings and take their voice back. This message of resistance and defiance is emphasized by the repeated call to fight their way back, to take control of their own life and expression. The final line reaffirms the importance of having a voice, of being able to speak up and be heard.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shut Up & Sing" speak to the struggle of finding one's voice and being true to oneself in a world that often seeks to silence or control.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if this is the right way
I'm uncertain if I'm on the correct path
I'm too busy, walking in a straight line
I'm too preoccupied to explore alternative options
I'm not sure if this is my way
I'm unsure if this is the path I should be taking
I'm too dizzy, living in another time
I'm constantly struggling to keep up with the present
I remember the silence
I recall the moments of hush
You were offering, To live the good life
You presented the opportunity to live a pleasant existence
All I was was tired, And I was angry, All for a gone life
I was exhausted and agitated due to a life that has passed me by
Fight my way back, Fight my way back, I'll fight my way back
I'll persevere to reclaim my former self
Put some ice on the fire
I'll try to cool down and find clarity amidst the chaos
You said shut up and sing
You instructed me to be silent and sing only
But you hear just what I'm thinking in my voice
My voice communicates my inner thoughts
You say it like I ever had a choice
You make it seem as though I was given a choice when I wasn't
I'm never gonna be a puppet again
I refuse to be controlled or manipulated
I'll cut these strings right off of my back
I'll sever the ties that bind me
I'm going away before I go insane
I'll escape to preserve my sanity
I'll take my voice and fight my way back
I'll utilize my voice to reclaim my sense of self
Put some ice on the fire
I'll seek calm amidst turmoil
Writer(s): Greta Svabo Bech, Thomas Peter Ashbrook, Michael Halls, Fred Ruddick
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.