Shut Up
Rihanna Lyrics


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I've been looking for a driver who is qualified
So if you think that you're the one step into my ride
I'm a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine
With a sunroof top and a gangster lean

So if you feel me, let me know, know, know
Come on now, what you waiting for, for, for?
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights?
If you can, baby boy, then we can go all night
'Cause I'm zero to sixty in 3.5
Baby, you got the keys
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)
Shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)

I got class like a '57 Cadillac
Got overdrive with a whole lot of boom in the back
You look like you can handle what's under my hood
You keep saying that you will, boy, I wish you would

So if you feel me, let me know, know, know
Come on now, what you waiting for, for, for?
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights?
If you can, baby boy, then we can go all night
'Cause I'm zero to sixty in 3.5
Baby, you got the keys
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)
Shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)

'Cause your Maybach ain't got what I got
Get it, get it, don't stop, it's a sure shot
And your Ferrari, huh, boy, I'm sorry
I ain't even worried, so step inside
And ride, ride, ride, ride
Ride, ride, ride, ride
Ride, ride, ride, ride
Ride, ride, ride, ride
Ride, ride, ride, ride

So if you feel me, let me know, know, know
Come on now, what you waiting for, for, for?
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights?
If you can, baby boy then we can go all night
'Cause I'm zero to sixty in 3.5
Baby, you got the keys
Now shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)
Shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)
Shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)
Shut up and drive, drive, drive (drive)
Drive, drive, drive, drive




Drive, drive, drive, drive
Drive, drive, drive, drive

Overall Meaning

In Rihanna's song "Shut Up", the singer is searching for a driver who is capable of handling her high-speed, powerful car. The lyrics suggest that she is looking for someone who can keep up with her and who is willing to take risks. She brings forth a seductive and carefree demeanor as she sings about the capabilities of her car and what the night has in store. The title "Shut Up" can be interpreted as a demand for the driver to stop talking and start driving.


Lyrically, Rihanna's use of metaphors to describe herself and her car is a effective tool to convey confidence and sexual prowess. She claims to be a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine and compares herself to a classic car. The song is bold and unapologetic, with the chorus repeating "shut up and drive" over a heavy beat, encouraging the driver to take the wheel and take control.


Overall, "Shut Up" is a song that is sung from a dominant perspective, which is unique to Rihanna's other works. It showcases her bold and sexually liberated side, while also highlighting her growing popularity as a pop artist.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been looking for a driver who is qualified
I am looking for someone who is good enough to take me for a ride


So if you think that you're the one step into my ride
If you think you are capable, then come and take a ride with me


I'm a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine
I am finely tuned to provide lightning-fast speed


Got a sunroof top and a gangster lead
I have a sunroof and a cool persona


So if you feel it, let me know, know, know
If you also feel the need for speed, then express it to me


Come on now, what you waiting for, for, for?
Let's not waste any time, get on board with me


My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
I am ready to show what my engine can do


So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go
Ignite me and enjoy the ride


Get you where you wanna go, if you know what I mean
I can take you to your desired destination


Got a ride that's smoother than a limousine
My ride is smoother than a luxurious limousine


Can you handle the curves, can you run all the lights
Can you control me and take me through all the challenges?


If you can, baby boy, then we can go all night
If you can, then we can continue riding all night long


'Cause it's 0 to 60 in 3.5
My acceleration is so fast, that it can go from zero to sixty miles per hour in just 3.5 seconds


Baby, you got the keys
You have the power to control me


Now shut up and drive, drive, drive
Don't talk, just drive and enjoy the ride


'Cause your Maybach ain't got what I got
Your expensive car may not have the features that I possess


Get it, get it, don't stop, it's a sure shot
Let's keep going as it is definitely going to be fun


Ain't a Ferrari, huh, boy, I'm sorry
I may not be a Ferrari, sorry if you expected that


I ain't even worried, so step inside
I am not worried about the comparison, so come on in and let's ride


And ride, ride, ride
Let's continue riding and enjoying the ride


Shut up and drive, drive, drive
Let's not spoil the moment with words, just drive and enjoy


Shut up and drive, drive, drive
Don't talk, just drive and enjoy the ride


Shut up and drive, drive, drive
Let the ride do the talking, drive and have fun




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Evan A. Rogers, Carl Allen Sturken, Gillian Lesley Gilbert, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris, Bernard Sumner

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@musician4300

I've been looking for a driver who's qualified
So if you think that you're the one step into my ride
I'm a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine
With a sunroof top and a gangster lean

[Bridge]
So if you feel me let me know, know, know
Come on now what you waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

[Chorus] 
Got you where you wanna go if you know what i mean
Got a ride that smoother than a limosine
Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights?
If you can baby boy then we can go all night

Cos I'm 0 to 60 in three point five
Baby you got the keys-

Now shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

Shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

[Verse 2]
I got class like a 57 cadillac
Got all the drive but a whole lot of boom in the back
You look like you can handle whats under my hood
You keep saying that you will boy I wish you would

[Bridge]
So if you feel me let me know, know, know
Come on now what you waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

[Chorus] 
Got you where you wanna go if you know what i mean
Got a ride that smoother than a limosine
Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights?
If you can baby boy then we can go all night

Cos I'm 0 to 60 in three point five
Baby you got the keys-

Now shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

Shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

Cos you play the game, got what I got (Get it Get it)
Don't Stop It's a sure shot
Aint no ferrari huh boy I'm sorry
I ain't even worried
So step inside and ride
(ride, ride, ride, ride, ride...)

[Bridge]
So if you feel me let me know, know, know
Come on now what you waiting for, for, for
My engine's ready to explode, explode, explode
So start me up and watch me go, go, go, go

[Chorus] 
Got you where you wanna go if you know what i mean
Got a ride that smoother than a limosine
Can you handle the curves? Can you run all the lights?
If you can baby boy then we can go all night

Cos I'm 0 to 60 in three point five
Baby you got the keys-

Now shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

Shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

Now shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)

Shut up and drive
(drive, drive, drive)



All comments from YouTube:

@akitainu3989

This song is about driving and I refuse to believe otherwise

@tjcnbrz2799

LOL

@jillsmith3858

I blare it driving my '62 Merc hotrod. No regrets!

@sarhadawson3995

I definenetly not dirty

@naydsonmariosa1478

lmao

@steve41557

Turn it up!

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@fs6414

That fact this song never made an appearance in Fast & the Furious is criminal

@darkeasterbunny

Actually, that it never made it into a 50 shades but not for clueless housewives kind of movie is criminal. If you think it belongs in fast and furious... you're not getting it

@lovverri

The fact that I thought this was a kids song

@bigal2748

definitely should have been in one of them

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