The Danish musician’s cocktail of pitch-shifted synths, R&B, future bass an… Read Full Bio ↴The Danish musician’s cocktail of pitch-shifted synths, R&B, future bass and an undercurrent of world music is already something quite apart from the pack, but her vocal – simultaneously otherworldly, childlike in its innocence and sweetly sensual – elevates her individualistic style to another level. While her tracks are skewered heavily towards the kind of alternative pop in which easy genre classifications lie just out of reach, Soleima’s own story is similarly unconventional. Raised in Aarhus, a city on the Jutland peninsula, Soleima grew up in a family home soundtracked by classic soul and R&B, notably Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Otis Redding. So far, so normal? Pretty much. Yet that’s only a snippet of the tale. Soleima’s mother took her to an African dance camp which operated as a cultural exchange between Denmark and Sukumaland in Tanzania, and she soon became enamoured with their music – especially with their collection of traditional African drums such as the sikulu. As a young adult, she moved out to Sukumaland for two extended spells, and even organized a grant to allow some of their members to live and teach in Denmark. She subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, did field work in Nepal and started to make a documentary about migration in Senegal. Soleima continues to spread her wings and craft her unique sound with avant-garde productions and the exploration of societal issues and the meaning of what it is to be human.

STFU
SOLEIMA Lyrics

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I read through your pages the other day
Was shocked what I saw
It's just the little things I just wanna know
Whose side are you on?

'Cause if you're gonna say it like that
(Better you shut the fuck up)
Better you shut the

Don't get you, you're hatin' on everything
Afraid what you start
Should be careful, are we falling apart?
Boy, should be careful, I know that you're smart
Say you're fighting for the right reasons
People sharing your demons
Damn you nearly fooled me some, yeah

It's better you shut the fuck up
Yeah you got opinions?
It's better you shut the fuck up
You ain't gotta shout it out loud
'Cause if you gonna say it like that
It's better you shut the fuck up
You ain't gotta shout it out loud
It's better you shut the

You speak like you always know what is right
Always cross the line
And of course I'm all for freedom of speech
But you don't make no sense to me when you preach
Say you're fighting for the right reasons
People sharing your demons
Damn, you nearly fooled me some, yeah

It's better you shut the fuck up
Yeah you got opinions?
It's better you shut the fuck up
You ain't gotta shout it out loud
'Cause if you gonna say it like that
It's better you shut the fuck up
You ain't gotta shout it out loud
It's better you shut the fuck

And maybe you should try a little love
Love

'Cause if you gonna say it like that
It's better you shut the fuck up
Yeah you got opinions?
It's better you shut the fuck up
You ain't gotta shout it out loud
'Cause if you gonna say it like that
It's better you shut the fuck up
You ain't gotta shout it out loud
It's better you shut the fuck up
If you're gonna say it like that, yeah

You ain't gotta shout it out loud
It's better you shut the

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SOLEIMA's song STFU are about the singer's desire for people to be more thoughtful and restrained when expressing their opinions. She mentions how she read through someone's pages and was shocked by what she saw, indicating that this is directed towards someone specific. The singer asks whose side they are on and questions their motives. She then goes on to criticize the person for being overly negative and not making sense in their arguments. SOLEIMA believes that it is important to fight for the right reasons, and not just because others have similar demons.

The refrain of the song instructs people to "shut the fuck up" if they cannot express their opinions calmly and thoughtfully. While SOLEIMA values freedom of speech, she believes that it is important not to shout or be needlessly aggressive. The final line of the song suggests that there is a better way to communicate - with love.

Overall, STFU is a call for people to be mindful of their words and motivations. SOLEIMA encourages constructive and respectful dialogue, and believes that this will lead to a healthier society.

Line by Line Meaning

I read through your pages the other day
I recently went through your communication

Was shocked what I saw
I was surprised by what I learned

It's just the little things I just wanna know
I'm curious about certain details

Whose side are you on?
I want to know where your loyalties lie

'Cause if you're gonna say it like that
Because the way you speak is problematic

(Better you shut the fuck up)
(It's better if you don't say anything)

Better you shut the
It's better if you don't speak

Don't get you, you're hatin' on everything
I don't understand why you're so critical

Afraid what you start
I worry about the effects of your actions

Should be careful, are we falling apart?
We need to be cautious, things could fall apart

Boy, should be careful, I know that you're smart
You're intelligent, so you should be careful

Say you're fighting for the right reasons
You claim to be fighting for good causes

People sharing your demons
Others may have similar personal struggles

Damn you nearly fooled me some, yeah
You almost managed to deceive me

Yeah you got opinions?
Do you have strong beliefs or viewpoints?

You ain't gotta shout it out loud
You don't need to be so vocal about it

You speak like you always know what is right
You always sound like you're certain and correct

Always cross the line
You often violate boundaries

And of course I'm all for freedom of speech
I believe in the right to express oneself

But you don't make no sense to me when you preach
However, I find your preaching nonsensical

And maybe you should try a little love
Perhaps you should consider acts of love and kindness

If you're gonna say it like that, yeah
But if you insist on speaking like that

It's better you shut the fuck up
It's better if you don't talk at all

You ain't gotta shout it out loud
There's no need to be so aggressive

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Andrew Calvert, Joseph Anthony Carter, Moses Mcdaniels, Sarah Mariegaard

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