Shut Up Be Happy
Ice-T Lyrics


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We interrupt this program with a special bulletin:
America is now under marshall law.
All constitutional rights have been suspended.
Stay in your homes.
Do not attempt to contact love ones, insurance agent or attorney.
Shut up.
Do not attempt to think or depression may accure.
Stay in your homes.
Curfew is at 7 PM sharp after work.
Anyone gaught outside of gates of their suveillance sectors after curfew will be shot.
Remain calm, do not panic.
Your neighborhood watchofficer will be by to collect urine examples in the morning.
Anyone gaught intefering with the collection of urine examples will be shot.
Stay in your homes, remain calm.
The number one enemy of progress is question.
National security is more important than individual will.
All port broadcasts will proceed as normal.
No more than two people may gather anywhere without promission.
Use only the drugs described by your boss or supervisor.
Shut up, be happy.
Obey all orders without question.
The comformental mandor is now mandatory.




Be happy.
At last everything is done for you.

Overall Meaning

In Ice-T's song "Shut Up Be Happy," the lyrics depict a dystopian society where the government has implemented martial law, and all constitutional rights have been suspended. The government has imposed a curfew, and anyone caught outside after 7 PM will be shot. The government also requires citizens to stay in their homes, and anyone caught interfering with the government's urine collection process will also be shot. The government insists that the number one enemy of progress is questioning authority and that individual wills are less important than national security. The lyrics reflect the notion that the government desires absolute control over every aspect of its citizens' lives.


The lyrics are a critique of authoritarianism and the dangers of sacrificing individual freedoms for national security. The song suggests that blindly following orders and not questioning authority can lead to a loss of individual liberties and a loss of control over one's life. Ice-T is calling on his listeners to remain vigilant and not allow their government to control their lives to such an extent that they lose their autonomy and freedoms. The song encourages individuals to question authority and to protect their constitutional rights.


Line by Line Meaning

We interrupt this program with a special bulletin:
This is a warning announcement that America is under martial law, meaning that all constitutional rights are suspended and people need to stay in their homes.


All constitutional rights have been suspended.
The government has taken control of all rights of the citizens, including freedom of speech and the right to gather, due to the suspension of the Constitution.


Stay in your homes.
People must remain inside their houses and not go out on the streets for any reason until further notice.


Do not attempt to contact love ones, insurance agent or attorney.
People should not try to communicate with their loved ones, insurance agents, or attorneys because all communication channels are being monitored by the government.


Shut up.
People must not talk or express their opinions about the current situation because it may lead to depression considering the severity of the circumstances.


Do not attempt to think or depression may accure.
People should not overthink the current situation because it can lead to depression, so they must keep their minds busy with other activities.


Curfew is at 7 PM sharp after work.
There is a strict curfew after work hours at 7 PM, meaning that people must be inside their homes by that time.


Anyone gaught outside of gates of their suveillance sectors after curfew will be shot.
People caught outside their designated surveillance sector after curfew will be killed by the government without any trial, as the situation is being taken very seriously.


Remain calm, do not panic.
Even though the situation is severe, people should maintain their calm and avoid panicking because it may lead to irrational decisions.


Your neighborhood watchofficer will be by to collect urine examples in the morning.
The neighborhood watch officers will be responsible for collecting urine samples from every resident in the morning for undisclosed reasons, and people need to cooperate with them.


Anyone gaught intefering with the collection of urine examples will be shot.
People who interfere with the collection of urine samples from their homes will be killed by the government without any further notice.


Stay in your homes, remain calm.
People should continue to stay in their homes while maintaining their composure in light of the harsh situation.


The number one enemy of progress is question.
Asking questions about the situation may hinder progress, so people should not question the actions taken by the government.


National security is more important than individual will.
In times of crisis, national security takes precedence over personal desires and freedoms.


All port broadcasts will proceed as normal.
All port broadcasts will continue as usual without any interruptions or changes in their programming.


No more than two people may gather anywhere without promission.
People are not allowed to gather in groups of more than two people without prior permission from government authorities.


Use only the drugs described by your boss or supervisor.
People should only take the medication recommended by their superiors, as it would be in their best interest.


Shut up, be happy.
People should not voice their concerns or opinions and instead try to remain happy and content with the current situation.


Obey all orders without question.
People should follow all orders given by the government authorities without questioning them or going against them in any way.


The comformental mandor is now mandatory.
The use of the comfort mandor is now mandatory, meaning that everyone must use it for their own comfort and safety.


Be happy.
In spite of the situation being dire and strict, people need to maintain their happiness and contentment with the way things are, as it will help them cope up with the circumstances.


At last everything is done for you.
Everything that is being done is for the good of the people, to protect them from potential harm in these harsh times.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JELLO BIAFRA, CHARLES ANDRE GLENN, TRACY MARROW

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