Shut up
Greyson Chance Lyrics


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I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up

Lying on the beach, the middle of December
I'm thinking you're too cool to even remember
My face, my hair, my eyes, my lips, and my name, hmm
Lighting up that clove, your confidence is what I want
I say a lot, I'm loud 'cause maybe you're the one
Your hair, your eyes, your lips, and your name, hmm, baby

I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up

Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up
Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up
Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up
(Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up)

You dress in all black, the middle of the summer
You're smoother than you think, you rock that Alex Turner
Your style, your arms, wrapped in leather, makes me want you forever (oh, oh)
But I cannot break this habit, pure anxiety
Stuck here searching for some words that you might need
Maybe you don't need them, it's not what we're about
And maybe I'll just slow it down, down, down, down, down

I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up

Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up
Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up




Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up
(Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of β€œShut Up” by Greyson Chance are about being overwhelmed by emotions and wanting to express them to someone. The singer is so infatuated with this person that they β€œcannot hold [their] tongue” and struggles to find the right words to say. The fear of being rejected causes the singer to become anxious, sweating bullets at the thought of being pushed away. However, whenever they lock eyes with the person, they feel like they talk too much and want to stop talking altogether. The chorus of the song emphasizes this desire for silence, as the singer pleads with the person to β€œgive [them] your two lips and baby, [they'll] shut up.”


The second verse shifts the setting to a beach in December, where the singer thinks that the person is too cool to remember anything about them. However, they are still fixated on the person’s appearance, from their hair and eyes to their style and leather jacket. Despite feeling like they are stuck in a downward spiral of anxiety, the singer cannot help but express their feelings, searching for the right words that the person might need to hear. But in the end, they wonder if perhaps silence would be the best course of action, deciding to β€œjust slow it down, down, down, down, down.”


Overall, β€œShut Up” is a song about the desire to be heard and understood by someone that the singer holds in high regard. It also explores the fear and anxiety that can come with expressing oneself, especially when there is a risk of rejection. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, the most meaningful communication can come in the form of silence, as the singer realizes that perhaps they have been talking too much.


Line by Line Meaning

I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I have so much to say to you that I cannot keep quiet


I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
I am extremely anxious that you might not want to talk to me


And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
Your gaze makes me talk even more than I should


So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up
Kissing you will make me stop talking endlessly


Lying on the beach, the middle of December
Despite it being winter, I am thinking of you by the beach


I'm thinking you're too cool to even remember
I feel you might be too popular to remember me


My face, my hair, my eyes, my lips, and my name, hmm
I wonder if you remember my physical features or name


Lighting up that clove, your confidence is what I want
I am attracted to your self-assured attitude


I say a lot, I'm loud 'cause maybe you're the one
I talk a lot because I think you might be my soulmate


Your hair, your eyes, your lips, and your name, hmm, baby
I keep thinking about your physical features and name


You dress in all black, the middle of the summer
You wear black clothing during the hottest season


You're smoother than you think, you rock that Alex Turner
You are cooler than you realize, and you look great with an Alex Turner vibe


Your style, your arms, wrapped in leather, makes me want you forever (oh, oh)
Your fashion sense, and the way you wear leather, make me want to be with you for eternity


But I cannot break this habit, pure anxiety
I struggle with my anxious tendency to talk too much and worry about rejection


Stuck here searching for some words that you might need
I am trying to find the right words to impress you


Maybe you don't need them, it's not what we're about
Perhaps, our relationship has nothing to do with impressing each other with words


And maybe I'll just slow it down, down, down, down, down
Maybe I should calm down and not talk so much


Ooh ooh oh baby, I'll shut up
I promise to stop talking and just enjoy the moment with you




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Greyson Michael Chance, Willy Beaman

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@caoalan2788

[Chorus]
I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up

[Verse 1]
Lying on the beach, the middle of December
I'm thinking you're too cool to even remember
My face, my hair, my eyes, my lips, and my name, hmm
Lighting up that clove, your confidence is what I want
I say a lot, I'm loud 'cause maybe you're the one
Your hair, your eyes, your lips, and your name, hmm, baby

[Chorus]
I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up

[Post-Chorus]
Oh baby, I'll shut up
Oh baby, I'll shut up
Oh baby, I'll shut up
(Oh baby, I'll shut up)

[Verse 2]
You dress in all black, the middle of the summer
You're smoother than you think, you rock that Alex Turner
Your style, your arms, wrapped in leather, makes me want you forever (Oh, oh)
But I cannot break this habit, pure anxiety
Stuck here searching for some words that you might need
Maybe you don't need them, it's not what we're about
And maybe I'll just slow it down, down, down, down, down

[Chorus]
I cannot hold my tongue, you give me much to say
I'm sweating bullets, nervous that you'll push away
And when your eyes catch mine, I know I talk too much
So give me your two lips and baby, I'll shut up

[Post-Chorus]
Oh baby, I'll shut up
Oh baby, I'll shut up
Oh baby, I'll shut up
(Oh baby, I'll shut up)



All comments from YouTube:

@jannine_weigel

This might sound a little weird since I’m a few years younger than you (I’m 18) but seriously, you’ve grown so much! I’ve been following you since you were 13-14 and I’ve been a fan since then. I admit that after a while I faded out because I was busy working on my own stuff, but I just now stumbled back onto your new song and I’m so proud of you! I hope you will continue to inspire people and be your true self like you are right now. I can say that I am one of those people that you inspired to make music😊❀️ xx

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@suannahadecal2577

I agree!!😍😍

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@SuperbLyricsOfficial

what a big voice <3

@HEDELEX

Never heard this song, had a shitty day, this song feels like a warm hug to the soul.
Thank you.

@aayushmab.58

same <3
i hope youre fine now.

@christophergoncalves6104

I felt the same

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