Shut Up
Halfway Atlantic Lyrics
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Only your eyes can see, but your mouth can't speak
I thought that I figured it out
But it's the more that I think and now I question everything
Your smile still catches my eyes like the first time
Like the first time in years
But what I know is that you're lacking of brains
Cause there's just so many things that layers of makeup can't change
Tell me have you seen it all
Why are we so preoccupied with what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
With what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
We smile, give and take
We fake it every day
Go to work and complain
Until we go insane
You know that when they say that life is not a game
And you should make the best of if
But did you ever deal with shit
Cause all you care about is superficial clutter
You're just like all the others
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Tell me have you seen it all
Why are we so preoccupied with what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
With what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
Do you wanna be someone else
Wanna buy happiness on the internet
Get rid, get rid of your vanity
And your sanity eventually comes back to you
Comes back to you
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Tell me have you seen it all
Why are we so preoccupied with what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Tell me have you seen it all
Why are we so preoccupied with what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
With what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
The lyrics of "Shut Up" by Halfway Atlantic explore the theme of superficiality and the constant focus on external appearances in our society. The song begins by acknowledging the frustration of not being able to express oneself fully and honestly, as the line "Only your eyes can see, but your mouth can't speak" suggests. The singer thought they had everything figured out, but upon reflection, they realize that questioning everything is a natural response to the overwhelming obsession with surface-level beauty.
The lyrics criticize those who rely on looks and superficiality, as exemplified by the line "But what I know is that you're lacking of brains, 'cause there's just so many things that layers of makeup can't change." The mirror is a recurring symbol throughout the song, representing self-reflection and the recognition that our society is preoccupied with what is visible rather than what lies beneath the surface.
The chorus emphasizes the disconnect between our fascination with external appearances and our lack of concern for what truly matters. It questions why we prioritize what our eyes can see rather than focusing on the inner qualities of individuals. The lyrics suggest that we often fake our way through life, putting on a facade and neglecting our true selves in the pursuit of societal expectations.
The bridge calls for a change in perspective: to reject the desire to be someone else and to stop seeking happiness through superficial means like purchasing it online. Instead, the focus should be on letting go of vanity and embracing inner qualities that bring about true sanity and fulfillment.
Overall, "Shut Up" highlights the need to shift our values away from surface-level attributes and towards inner qualities that define us as individuals. It encourages self-reflection and challenges the societal norms that perpetuate the obsession with appearance.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna let it all out
If you want to express yourself fully
Only your eyes can see, but your mouth can't speak
Your true feelings and thoughts can only be seen in your eyes, not heard from your mouth
I thought that I figured it out
I believed that I had understood it all
But it's the more that I think and now I question everything
However, the more I think about it, the more I doubt and question everything
Your smile still catches my eyes like the first time
Your smile still captivates me like it did the first time
Like the first time in years
Just like it did years ago
But what I know is that you're lacking of brains
But what I know is that you lack intelligence
Cause there's just so many things that layers of makeup can't change
Because there are so many things that layers of makeup cannot alter
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Reflecting on oneself and questioning
Tell me have you seen it all
Tell me, have you witnessed everything
Why are we so preoccupied with what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
Why are we so focused on external appearances rather than what lies within
We smile, give and take
We pretend, compromise, and engage in exchanges
We fake it every day
We pretend every day
Go to work and complain
We go to work and express dissatisfaction
Until we go insane
Until we become mentally unstable
You know that when they say that life is not a game
You are aware that life is not a game
And you should make the best of if
And you should make the most out of it
But did you ever deal with shit
But have you ever faced difficult situations
Cause all you care about is superficial clutter
Because all you care about is shallow possessions
You're just like all the others
You are just like everyone else
Do you wanna be someone else
Do you desire to be someone different
Wanna buy happiness on the internet
Do you want to purchase happiness online
Get rid, get rid of your vanity
Let go, eliminate your obsession with appearance
And your sanity eventually comes back to you
And your mental stability eventually returns to you
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Reflecting on oneself and questioning
Tell me have you seen it all
Tell me, have you witnessed everything
Why are we so preoccupied with what our eyes can see, but not what's on the inside
Why are we so focused on external appearances rather than what lies within
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Matt Warmuth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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