Shut Me Up
M.S.I. (Mindless Self Indulgence) Lyrics

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The bass
The rock
The mic
The treble

I like my coffee black
Just like my metal
With the bass

The rock

The mic
The treble
I like my coffee black
Just like my metal

I can't wait for you to fuck me up
In a minute, minute
In a fuckin' minute
I can't wait for you to fuck me up

In a minute, minute
In a second

I can't wait for you to shut me up
And make me hip like badass
I can't wait for you to shut me up
Shut it up

I can't wait for you to shut me up
And make me hip like badass
I can't wait for you to shut me up
Shut it up

The bass
The rock
The mic
The treble

I like my coffee black
Just like my metal
With the bass
The rock

The mic
The treble
I like my coffee black
Just like my metal

I can't wait for you to fuck me up
In a minute, minute
In a fuckin' minute
I can't wait for you to fuck me up

In a minute, minute
In a second

I can't wait for you to shut me up
And make me hip like badass
I can't wait for you to shut me up
Shut it up

I can't wait for you to shut me up
And make me hip like badass
I can't wait for you to shut me up
Shut it up

I don't buy your body right now, right now
I'm almost over my body right now, now
I'm on my way to the party right now, right now
I don't buy your body right now, right now

I'm almost over my body right now, now
I'm on my way to the party right now, right now
Because the (bass? break?), the (bass? the break?)

I can't wait for you to shut me up
And make me hip like badass
I can't wait for you to shut me up
Shut it up

I can't wait for you to shut me up
And make me hip like badass

I can't wait for you to shut me up
Shut it up

Overall Meaning

The song "Shut Me Up" by M.S.I. (Mindless Self Indulgence) opens with the energetic fourth line that repeats throughout the song, "The bass, the rock, the mic, the treble." This serves as a rallying cry for the band, emphasizing the importance of having a solid foundation of music with a strong bass, rock elements, and clear vocals. The lyrics shift to a comparison between the singer's preference for black coffee, just like their metal music, with the same emphasis on strong, bold elements. The phrase "I can't wait for you to fuck me up" refers to the anticipation of being taken over by the powerful and intense music, with a desire to be consumed by it fully.

Line by Line Meaning

The bass
The sound of the bass guitar

The rock
The genre of rock music

The mic
The microphone used for performing

The treble
The high pitched notes in music

I like my coffee black
I prefer my coffee without any additives

Just like my metal
Similar to how I enjoy my music genre

I can't wait for you to fuck me up
I am excited for someone or something to cause me to feel intense emotions

In a minute, minute
Very soon, within the next moment or so

In a fuckin' minute
Extremely soon, within a matter of seconds

I can't wait for you to shut me up
I am eager for someone to silence me

And make me hip like badass
And make me feel cool or edgy