Jazzy vocals, dance beats, sophisticated lyrics and classic song writing combine to lift the quality bar high. Holding up to comparisons with the likes of Caro Emerald, Swingrowers, Swing Republic, Annella and Caravan Palace, the female-fronted project combines similar influences mixing 20s and 30s swing with modern dance music. Previously released under Cuckoo Records (former Zenomania songwriters) songs include ‘Shut Up’ and ‘Don’t Stop’ which clocked up well over a million plays on YouTube (to date).
Shut Up
Little Violet Lyrics
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He finds it easy to criticize
But he's feeling kind of queasy
When he wakes up to realize
The race is over your toilet
And you finish last
There will be no time for rematch
To claim that sacred prize
All you wanted was at your feet
But you craved more
And you cannot take the heat
(Shut up)
It's time for me to do the talking
(Shut up)
Oh, all I hear is self absorbing
(Shhhh-ut up)
Even your friends who care about avoiding you
(Shut up)
No one wants to hear any more than
(Shhhhh)
He enters a room, said he know a man
They can sense his admiration
For picking out every hair
Of those who listen to temper
Which can break a heart
A leg, or just a part
And someone's life he thought was gold
But his irritation blew them cold
All you wanted was at your feet
But you craved more
And you cannot take the heat
(Shut up)
It's time for me to do the talking
(Shut up)
Oh, all I hear is self absorbing
(Shhhh-ut up)
Even your friends who care about avoiding you
(Shut up)
No one wants to hear any more than
(Shhhhh)
One look can send shivers down your spine
His eyes would burn right into mine
I can tell just what's on his mind
No, he ain't happy- He'll babble
at you, make you want to scream
Suddenly you worked out his theme
(He'll never stop! He's never wrong! Nobody left to evade!)
All you wanted was at your feet
But you craved more
And you cannot take the heat
(Shut up)
It's time for me to do the talking
(Shut up)
Oh, all I hear is self absorbing
(Shhhh-ut up)
Even your friends who care about avoiding you
(Shut up)
No one wants to hear any more than
(Shhhh-ut up)
Do, do do, do do, do do do do do
(Shut up)
Deeeee dee dee dee dee
(Shut up)
Deeeee dee dee dee dee, dee dee
(Shut up)
Do do do, do, do do do, do do
(Shhhhhhh)
The lyrics of "Shut Up" by Little Violet convey a message of frustration towards someone who constantly criticizes others and speaks endlessly about themselves. The song talks about how this person's behavior is suffocating and leaves no room for anyone else to speak or be heard. The first verse talks about how this person may enjoy criticizing others, but when it comes to their own shortcomings, they feel queasy and would rather avoid it. The chorus emphasizes the need for this person to stop talking and allow others to speak. In the second verse, the lyrics describe this person's need for attention and appreciation, but their irritating behavior ultimately pushes people away. The bridge talks about how this person's constant chatter and scrutiny can be unnerving and sends shivers down one's spine.
Overall, "Shut Up" is a song about standing up against someone who never stops talking and make you feel invisible. The lyrics perfectly capture the frustration and resentment that builds up towards someone who talks too much and never listens.
Line by Line Meaning
(Dee dee dee da dee dah)
Intro music
He finds it easy to criticize
He easily points out flaws in others
But he's feeling kind of queasy
But he feels uneasy when his own flaws are pointed out
When he wakes up to realize
When he finally understands the consequences of his actions
The race is over your toilet
He has lost everything important to him
And you finish last
His actions have resulted in him being the loser
There will be no time for rematch
There's no going back on his actions
To claim that sacred prize
To regain what he's lost
Well, you are left to your demise
He's left alone to face the consequences of his actions
All you wanted was at your feet
He had everything he wanted
But you craved more
But he wanted even more
And you cannot take the heat
But he can't handle the consequences of his actions
(Shut up)
Stop talking
It's time for me to do the talking
It's time for someone else to speak
(Shut up)
Stop talking
Oh, all I hear is self absorbing
All he talks about is himself
(Shhhh-ut up)
Be quiet
Even your friends who care about avoiding you
Even his friends try to stay away from him
(Shut up)
Stop talking
No one wants to hear any more than
Nobody wants to hear him talk anymore
(Shhhhh)
Be quiet
He enters a room, said he know a man
He enters a room and brags about knowing someone important
They can sense his admiration
They can tell he's only interested in what he can get from them
For picking out every hair
For finding flaws in others
Of those who listen to temper
Of those who listen, he tries to control their emotions
Which can break a heart
His words can hurt someone deeply
A leg, or just a part
His words can harm someone physically or emotionally
And someone's life he thought was gold
He thought someone else's life was perfect
But his irritation blew them cold
But his outburst caused them to distance themselves from him
One look can send shivers down your spine
His presence alone can be intimidating
His eyes would burn right into mine
He stares in a way that makes you uncomfortable
I can tell just what's on his mind
I can tell he's only thinking about himself
No, he ain't happy- He'll babble
He's not happy and talks excessively to fill the void
at you, make you want to scream
He talks at you, not with you, and annoys you
Suddenly you worked out his theme
You realize that he's only interested in himself
(He'll never stop! He's never wrong! Nobody left to evade!)
He never stops talking, always thinks he's right, and ignores the people he's hurt
(Shut up)
Stop talking
It's time for me to do the talking
It's time for someone else to speak
(Shut up)
Stop talking
Oh, all I hear is self absorbing
All he talks about is himself
(Shhhh-ut up)
Be quiet
Even your friends who care about avoiding you
Even his friends try to stay away from him
(Shut up)
Stop talking
No one wants to hear any more than
Nobody wants to hear him talk anymore
(Shhhh-ut up)
Be quiet
Do, do do, do do, do do do do do
Outro music
(Shut up)
Stop talking
Deeeee dee dee dee dee
Outro music
(Shut up)
Stop talking
Deeeee dee dee dee dee, dee dee
Outro music
(Shut up)
Stop talking
Do do do, do, do do do, do do
Outro music
(Shhhhhhh)
Be quiet
Contributed by Skyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ольгерд Стишинский
Очень выразительное исполнение
King Thin
the vocals are just so... oh god.. totally love em. and her voice just suits this perfectly.
M F
Simply amazing.
Little Violet, if you would EVER consider another US tour, I'd gladly advertise for you. Could guarantee a souled out show in Portland, at the very least!
Please, please keep making music.
Albert Kelkka
Всё сплелось воедино, красивая девушка, её тайны, её слабости, и как финал-её сила…
Amber Bradley
There should be more music out there like this!!! Its amazing!
Shaima S
Golddddd I’d like to watch a live performance of this song in a bar with a friend 😍
Mombierella
Can't get enough of this song 🎵🎶🎙️
Errol Pedersen
wow love this song and and the the other don't stop ,her voice is amazing .
Stephen Dreher
Love the tempo and feel to this. Take the old style and make it new.
Freshly Squeezed
Lovely - this song finally has a successor in All the World's a Stage off her new album Code Red