Shut Up
Paul McDermott & Fiona Horne Lyrics
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You were the only one left there.
Words poured like wine over an open wound,
You were the only one left there.
With sky-borne blue-grey eyes,
Sky-borne blue-grey eyes.
Pale light falls over a broken bed,
Cold hands in mine, lips bruised and black,
You were the only one left there.
With sky-borne blue-grey eyes,
Sky-borne blue grey eyes.
Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me now,
I have been patient my patience is gone.
Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me now,
All of my vision has blurred into one.
Just Shut up, just shut up, just shut up and kiss me now.
The cool of the night fell on us like a ghost,
You were the only one left there.
I wept as a child, wept for the life I'd lost,
You were the only one left there.
With sky-borne blue-grey eyes,
Sky-borne blue-grey eyes (Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me),
Sky-borne blue-grey eyes (Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me),
Sky borne blue-grey eyes.
Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me now,
I have been patient my patience is gone.
Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me now,
All of my vision has blurred into one.
Just Shut up, just shut up, just shut up and kiss me,
Just Shut up, just shut up, just shut up and kiss me,
Just Shut up, just shut up, just shut up and kiss me now.
The song Shut Up by Paul McDermott & Fiona Horne tells a story of a passionate encounter between two individuals who are deeply attracted to each other. The lyrics paint vivid pictures of the scene, with the blushing moon, broken bed, and cool of the night setting the stage for a dramatic and intense moment. The singer describes how their words poured out like wine over an open wound, suggesting a sense of vulnerability and honesty. The repetition of "you were the only one left there" emphasizes the feeling of connection and intimacy between these two people.
The chorus of the song, "Shut up and kiss me now," is a plea for action and a release of pent-up desire. The singer declares that they have been patient for too long, and that their vision has blurred into one, indicating a complete loss of focus and concentration. The repetition of the phrase "just shut up" reinforces the urgency of the moment, as if words are no longer sufficient to express what the singer is feeling.
Overall, the lyrics to Shut Up explore the intense emotions and physical longing that can arise between two people caught up in a moment of passion. The imagery and word choices create a sense of urgency and longing that is both intense and vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
I was caught by your smile under a blushing moon,
I fell in love with you when I saw your smile under the moonlight.
You were the only one left there.
You were the only person around me at that moment.
Words poured like wine over an open wound,
Your words were comforting and healing, like pouring wine over my pain.
With sky-borne blue-grey eyes,
You had piercing grey-blue eyes that seemed to come from the sky.
Pale light falls over a broken bed,
Dim light fell on the bed that was in disarray.
Cold hands in mine, lips bruised and black,
Your hands were cold and my lips were bruised and black, maybe from a kiss.
Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me now,
Stop talking and just kiss me, I can't wait any longer.
I have been patient my patience is gone.
I have been waiting for so long that I can no longer be patient.
All of my vision has blurred into one.
Everything else seems unimportant now that I just want to be kissed.
The cool of the night fell on us like a ghost,
The chill of the night came upon us suddenly and eerily.
I wept as a child, wept for the life I'd lost,
I cried like a child, grieving for the life that was now gone.
Sky-borne blue-grey eyes (Shut up and kiss me now, kiss me now, kiss me),
Once more referencing your striking blue-grey eyes while urging to be kissed.
Just Shut up, just shut up, just shut up and kiss me now.
Stop talking and kiss me now.
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@jekubfimbulwing5370
The Good News Week shows were amazing but, the best part of the night was always Paul Singing.
@chrisbeemcphee
Totally agree. Voice of an angel.
@thebestmedicine6688
Absolutely. I’m still singing them 25 years later.
@andrewlatimer4410
@@thebestmedicine6688 Me too!! My fave song... bought a CD of all his songs 20 years ago, no idea where it is but this was on it...
@danielbriggs8020
It actually felt like an iconic moment in Aussie TV with this song. And Throw Your Arms Around Me in particular.
@warrickhickssnakehunter6511
Paul McDermott and Fiona Horne together so amazing
@bronwynward2423
What an unbelievable talent you have Mr McDermott. Your voice is divine.
@juliepostle7596
You are just amazing🙏🎻🎶both of you, just beautiful, not to mention the orchestra in the background🙏bless your souls
@1456jkl
Thank you for sharing just stunning - loved Paul’s singing and always excellent song choices
@pruemccormack3472
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