Shut Up
Jonny Fritz & The In-Laws Lyrics
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I can redeem myself
I don't need any help
Or sympathy
Rely on me
I am the one you need
You just won't realize
Until I'm under your skin
My story's reached its close
It's time to break away
From all those things I chose
Regrets are plentiful
They're all I ever know
This time I'm left with you
I can't bring myself to
Cut it off
(Cut it off)
Rip the flesh from bone
Pull away
(Pull away)
To break this broken home
Shut me up
(Shut me up)
You said that this was over
So why aren't you gone?
This may seem wonderful
A blessing in disguise
A gateway to a world
You thought your heart could hide
Sweet freedom in release
A loss you cannot keep
A shadow in the light
A burning deep inside
Cut it off
(Cut it off)
Rip the flesh from bone
Pull away
(Pull away)
To break this broken home
Shut me up
(Shut me up)
You said that this was over
So why aren't you gone?
Don't pray for me
I can redeem myself
I don't need any help
Or sympathy
Cut it off
(Cut it off)
Rip the flesh from bone
Pull away
(Pull away)
To break this broken home
Shut me up
(Shut me up)
You said that this was over
So why aren't you gone?
Cut it off
(Cut it off)
Rip the flesh from bone
Pull away
(Pull away)
To break this broken home
Shut me up
(Shut me up)
In these lyrics, Jonny Fritz & The In-Laws express a sense of self-reliance and independence. The singer declares that they don't need prayers or assistance from others to redeem themselves. They reject sympathy and emphasize their ability to handle their own struggles. The line "Until I'm under your skin" suggests that their true worth and capabilities may not be recognized until they become intimately known or accepted by someone else.
The lyrics then transition to a reflection on the singer's past choices and the weight of regret. The line "Regrets are plentiful, they're all I ever know" indicates a strong presence of remorse in the singer's life. However, they find themselves stuck in a situation with another person ("This time I'm left with you") and struggle to end it ("I can't bring myself to cut it off"). The imagery of cutting off and ripping away symbolizes the need to sever ties and create new beginnings.
The repeated phrase "Shut me up" serves as a plea or a demand for the other person to silence or suppress the singer. This may be because the singer believes the relationship should be over, yet the other person continues to hold on ("You said that this was over, so why aren't you gone?"). It implies a desire for closure and the frustration of feeling unable to move forward.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of internal conflict, a yearning for freedom, and the struggle to break away from a broken home or relationship. The singer acknowledges their own ability to redeem themselves but is caught in a situation that hinders their progress. The lyrics capture the complexities of human relationships, aspirations for independence, and the emotional toll of past choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't pray for me
Don't offer your prayers or well-wishes for me
I can redeem myself
I have the ability to save or rescue myself
I don't need any help
I am capable of handling things on my own
Or sympathy
I don't want or need your compassion or understanding
Rely on me
Count on me, trust me to be there for you
I am the one you need
I am the person who can fulfill your needs or desires
You just won't realize
You are unaware or oblivious to this fact
Until I'm under your skin
You will only recognize my importance or impact once I am deeply affecting you
The day seems over now
The day feels like it has come to an end
My story's reached its close
My narrative or journey has come to an end
It's time to break away
It is time for me to separate or detach myself
From all those things I chose
From all the decisions or choices I made in the past
Regrets are plentiful
I have a large number of things I feel regretful about
They're all I ever know
Regret is the dominant feeling or experience in my life
This time I'm left with you
Now, in this moment, I am left with only you
I can't bring myself to
I am unable to gather the courage or motivation to
Cut it off
End or sever ties or connections
(Cut it off)
Repeated emphasis on the need to sever ties
Rip the flesh from bone
Violently tear apart or separate the physical aspect from the emotional or spiritual
Pull away
Withdraw or distance oneself
(Pull away)
Emphasizing the act of distancing oneself
To break this broken home
To end or destroy this dysfunctional or damaged family or relationship
Shut me up
Forcefully silence or suppress me
(Shut me up)
Reiterating the desire to be silenced or ignored
You said that this was over
You claimed or assured that this was finished or done
So why aren't you gone?
Why are you still present or remaining in my life?
This may seem wonderful
This might appear fantastic or splendid
A blessing in disguise
Something that seems unfortunate but is actually beneficial
A gateway to a world
An entrance or access point to a different realm or realm of experience
You thought your heart could hide
You believed that you could conceal or protect your emotions
Sweet freedom in release
A pleasing sense of liberation or escape when letting go
A loss you cannot keep
An absence or absence that you cannot hold onto or maintain
A shadow in the light
A hidden or obscured presence within openness or transparency
A burning deep inside
An intense, passionate feeling that resides within
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Chad Smith
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Dude!!! this song is so awesome!!!!