One Way System first lit up the second wave punk revolution with their fres… Read Full Bio ↴One Way System first lit up the second wave punk revolution with their fresh faced, no nonsense sound in the early eighties, when Oi! and skinhead culture had all but rejected the original punk ethic. One Way System managed to bridge the gap. From the front cover of Sounds to the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, the System remained sharp and impressive, their natural aggression and un-faulting professionalism sealing their reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the international punk circuit. The ‘comeback’ gig at the 1996 Holidays In The Sun festival only proved that One Way System are still a force to be reckoned with. A year later they were taking Japan by storm. A new millennium has rolled by and One Way System still impress. Touring Europe and the USA. Playing to enthusiastic crowds they remain as hard hitting as ever. Former and current members of the band have gone on to play in Sick 56 and The Pink Torpedoes.

Shut Up
One Way System Lyrics

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Shut up, shut up, shut up
Shut up, shut up, shut up

One year and still the same -- Don't wanna be left aground
Your bullshit and lies to blame -- You can't blame me
You live a lie that's so unique -- That's me, I'm so unique
You're fed on bullshit, now it's reached a peak -- No not me no

You know you know you know you know
You're just a fucking lie -- Man of the world
I know I know I know I know
The fucking reason why -- Man of the world
You know you know you know you know
You're just a fucking blame -- Man of the world
I know I know I know I know
I'll never be the fucking same -- Man of the world

Life goes on it's still the same -- You should know me by now
You're fucked promise still to blame -- Who said I won't be put down
Still live in lie, that's so unique -- Who's sorry now
You're fed on bullshit, it's reached a peak -- Now here you fall

You know you know you know you know
You're just a fucking lie -- Man of the world
I know I know I know I know
The fucking reason why -- Man of the world
You know you know you know you know
You're just a fucking blame -- Man of the world
I know I know I know I know
I'll never be the fucking same -- Man of the world

Shut up, shut up, shut up shut up,
Shut up, shut up, man of the world
Shut up, shut up, man of the world
Shut up, shut up, man of the world...

You know you know you know you know
You're just a fucking lie -- Man of the world
I know I know I know I know
The fucking reason why -- Man of the world
You know you know you know you know
You're just a fucking blame -- Man of the world
I know I know I know I know
I'll never be the fucking same -- Man of the world

What the fuck do you know?

Overall Meaning

One Way System's song "Shut Up" is a punk rock anthem to all those who have had to deal with people who lie and feed on bullshit. The repeated demand to shut up is a direct message to those trying to spread their lies and blame others for their mistakes. The first verse sets the tone with the lyrics "One year and still the same -- Don't wanna be left aground, Your bullshit and lies to blame -- You can't blame me." The singer is tired of being blamed for someone else's lies and wants them to take responsibility. The line "You live a lie that's so unique -- That's me, I'm so unique" is sarcastic, implying that the liar thinks they are special and unique when in reality they are just like everyone else.

The chorus repeats the phrase "man of the world" to describe the liar, juxtaposed with the repeated demand to shut up. The lines "You know you know you know you know, You're just a fucking lie" and "I know I know I know I know, The fucking reason why" show that the singer is fully aware of the liar's true nature and has had enough. The lyric "I'll never be the fucking same -- Man of the world" is a statement of defiance, refusing to let the liar's lies affect them.

Overall, the song is a cathartic expression of frustration with people who refuse to take responsibility for their own actions and instead try to blame others. The repeated demand to shut up is a powerful message to those who spread lies and bullshit, urging them to take responsibility and stop trying to shift the blame onto others.

Line by Line Meaning

Shut up, shut up, shut up
Stop talking, I don't want to hear it

Shut up, shut up, shut up
Seriously, just shut up

One year and still the same
I don't want to be stuck here forever

Your bullshit and lies to blame
You can't keep blaming me for your mistakes

You live a lie that's so unique
You're living a life that's not genuine

You're fed on bullshit, now it's reached a peak
You've been blinded by lies and false promises for too long

You know you know you know you know
You're aware of the truth

You're just a fucking lie
Your whole persona is a lie

I know I know I know I know
I understand the reason

The fucking reason why
The real motivation for your actions

You're just a fucking blame
You keep blaming others for your problems

I'll never be the fucking same
This experience has changed me forever

Life goes on it's still the same
Nothing has changed despite the passage of time

You're fucked promise still to blame
You haven't fulfilled your promises and I'm suffering because of it

Still live in lie, that's so unique
You're still living a false life, unlike anyone else

You're fed on bullshit, it's reached a peak
You've been fed lies and it's finally caught up to you

Now here you fall
You're experiencing the consequences

Shut up, shut up, man of the world
No more talking, you're just another person who thinks they know everything

Shut up, shut up, man of the world
Stop talking, you think you're better than everyone else

What the fuck do you know?
You have no idea what you're talking about

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVE HAVLICEK, GARY BURGER, LARRY CLARK, ROGER JOHNSTON, THOMAS SHAW

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