Hush
Mark Pistel Lyrics

The lyrics of Mark Pistel's song Hush speak about the suffocation that arises from having to constantly censor oneself in order to conform to societal expectations. Pistel conveys his frustration at having to hold back his true feelings and thoughts, even when they are not necessarily malevolent. He expresses an inner conflict between his desire to be honest and his fear of offending others or facing backlash. This self-censorship extends to his creative expression as well, as he suggests that external pressures dictate what he should say and play.

The lines "Go fuck yourself/You piece of shit/Why don't you go kill yourself?" are particularly striking as they offer a stark contrast to the previous suggestion that Pistel holds back from using such language. While these phrases may come across as aggressive and hostile at first glance, their delivery in the song suggests that they are meant as a form of rebellion against the suppression of his true voice. The ending plea of "just kidding" serves to diminish the threat of these statements to some extent, but it also emphasizes the powerlessness Pistel feels in being unable to speak his truth freely.