Shut up
Power Station The Lyrics

In "Shut Up" by Power Station, the narrating persona is speaking to someone who is suffering from schizophrenia. The first verse starts with the persona asking to get the hands and legs off them while they are shouting "Get 'em off me." This could indicate that the person is experiencing hallucinations or delusions. However, the second line "When you want it and you need it, but you can't seem to quite understand it" illustrates that the person may be aware of their condition and need for help, but they are struggling to comprehend it.

The chorus is the central message of the song, and the narrating persona is telling the person with schizophrenia to "shut up." Not in an offensive way but to stop feeling pity on themselves and take control of their situation. The phrase "you got the motivation, you got the pill" indicates that the person has access to medication that can help them manage their condition. The following sentence "Don't mess it up, I go down on my knees, Don't blow it big time babe, I'm begging you please" highlights the desire to get better and stay motivated to keep taking their medication.

The second verse continues the message of the chorus, and the narrating persona acknowledges that the person with schizophrenia may be struggling, but they advise them to stick together and not give up. The final line "I said shut up" reinforces that the key to overcoming schizophrenia is self-empowerment and not giving in to negative thoughts.