Shut up
Mad'Ness Lyrics
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'Cause I wasn't there
Don't blame me, it just isn't fair
You listen to their side
Now listen to mine
Can't think of a story
Sure you'll find me sometime
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
It wasn't me either, I'm just his mate
He told me to stand here and watch the gate
I've got a wife and three kids you know
They'll tell you I'm straight, at least I think so
I'm as honest as the day is long,
The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
That what you give is what you get...
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
That what you give is what you get...
The lyrics to Mad'Ness's song Shut Up portray the innocence and defensiveness of someone who is being accused of a crime they did not commit. The singer insists on their innocence and suggests that they are being wrongly blamed for something that they did not do. The lyrics suggest a plea for understanding and empathy rather than jumping to conclusions and making unfounded accusations.
The first verse starts with the singer saying they did not commit the crime because they were not present when it happened. They plead that they are being blamed unfairly, although they can't offer a believable alibi. The second verse introduces another character who claims that they are innocent, but they were simply following the instructions of the person who committed the crime. The second character stresses that they have a wife and children and are an honest person.
The chorus of the song emphasizes on passing the blame and not blaming the singer for the crime. They suggest that blaming someone without evidence leads to unfairness and an insatiable search for justice. The song's final lines suggest that blaming someone without reason will only lead to more trouble in the future. The lyrics form a poignant plea for compassion, understanding, and a fair account before hurling accusations at someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell you I didn't do it
I am denying the accusation
'Cause I wasn't there
I have an alibi
Don't blame me, it just isn't fair
I'm protesting against being accused unjustly
You listen to their side
I feel like I haven't been heard
Now listen to mine
I want to present my side of the story
Can't think of a story
I'm not very good at lying
Sure you'll find me sometime
Sooner or later, the truth will come out
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
I'm trying to shift the responsibility
Just close your eyes and count to three
Pretend like nothing happened and forget about it
(One two three)
Counting to emphasize the point that it's time to forget
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
I want to escape the consequences of my actions
The broken window, t.v. set
I'm referring to the damage that was done
It wasn't me either, I'm just his mate
I'm distancing myself from the situation
He told me to stand here and watch the gate
I was just following orders
I've got a wife and three kids you know
I'm trying to appeal to sympathy
They'll tell you I'm straight, at least I think so
I'm trying to use character references to support my innocence
I'm as honest as the day is long
I'm claiming to have integrity
The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong
I'm implying that I'm less likely to commit a crime during the day
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
I'm trying to put the incident behind me
That what you give is what you get...
I'm expressing a belief in karma
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CATHAL JOSEPH SMYTH, CHRISTOPHER FOREMAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOREMAN, DANIEL MARK WOODGATE, GRAHAM MCPHERSON, LEE JAY THOMPSON, MARK WILLIAM BEDFORD, MICHAEL BARSON
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@yrvinglaverde2611
I tell you I didn't do it
'Cause I wasn't there
Don't blame me, it just isn't fair
You listen to their side
Now listen to mine
Can't think of a story
Sure you'll find me sometime
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
It wasn't me either, I'm just his mate
He told me to stand here and watch the gate
I've got a wife and three kids you know
They'll tell you I'm straight, at least I think so
I'm as honest as the day is long,
The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
That what you give is what you get...
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
That what you give is what you get
@BrutalKong
I can't thank my dad enough for showing me this band! Always give your parents music a chance. Madness is amazing!
@fireyflower6643
Andy Emsley they still play at their own music festival called Madstock, look it up
And yes theyre totally brillient, one of a kind
@hi-ys7df
Wow! You too.
@JonVoid37
true. i feel sorry for the kids that come from today's youth!
@JonVoid37
Nigel Day yep. it's sad to say that there will probably never be a decade of as good popular music as the 60s 70s 80s 90s ever again.
@trevorbrown6654
What this song showcases best about the band is what good musicians they were. That piano playing at the beginning is terrific and the way the song briefly breaks into a 'wild west' inspired guitar riff at 3.28 shows just how creative they could be. Madness were a very unique band
@zoeherriot
@dddayesq5061 he is indeed - love his playing. I think Eddie Rayner had him beat with skill though - it's wild that two bands operating at the same time had such tallented piano players front and center.
@fuzzmuff63
@zoeherriot Jools Holland was also excellent playing piano with Squeeze way back then
@darreneaston582
This song for me, is the one that epitomises Madness more than any of their others. Great word play, fabulous piano riff, and a fun video. This is very possibly the best song in their catalogue.
@JonVoid37
yeh this has always been a favourite and our house.