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Shut Up
Sabir Mateen Lyrics
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'Cause I wasn't there
Don't blame me, it just isn't fair
You listen to their side
Now listen to mine
Can't think of a story
Sure you'll find me sometime
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
It wasn't me either, I'm just his mate
He told me to stand here and watch the gate
I've got a wife and three kids you know
They'll tell you I'm straight, at least I think so
I'm as honest as the day is long,
The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
That what you give is what you get...
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
The broken window, t.v. set
Pass the blame and don't blame me
Just close your eyes and count to three
(One two three)
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
That what you give is what you get...
The lyrics of Sabir Mateen's song "Shut Up" seem to describe the experience of someone who is falsely accused of a crime and desperately trying to plead their innocence. The song opens with the singer proclaiming that they are innocent and insisting that they did not commit the crime they are being accused of. They lament that it is unfair to be blamed for something they did not do and beg for a chance to tell their side of the story.
The lyrics take a more complex turn as the singer seems to suggest that there is a mutual blame and a lack of accountability, as though everyone is involved in shifting the blame to others. The singer describes various scenarios where others have tried to shift the blame onto someone else and tries to justify his own innocence. In this light, the song may be viewed as a commentary on the nature of blame and accountability in society, where people often try to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.
Overall, the lyrics to "Shut Up" are thought-provoking and posses a sinister undertone. The song reflects a sense of desperation, injustice and ultimately, anger. The singer also seems to be aware of the cyclical nature of blame and wrongdoing and the limitations of taking responsibility for one's actions when so many others refuse to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I tell you I didn't do it
I am denying that I committed the act in question.
'Cause I wasn't there
I am stating that I couldn't have committed the act because I was not present.
Don't blame me, it just isn't fair
I am rejecting any responsibility for the act and claiming that the situation is unjust.
You listen to their side
I am acknowledging that there is another perspective to consider.
Now listen to mine
I am requesting that my perspective be given equal consideration.
Can't think of a story
I cannot come up with a suitable explanation for the situation.
Sure you'll find me sometime
I am indicating that I am willing to cooperate with the investigation.
Now pass the blame and don't blame me
I am suggesting that someone else is to blame and I should not be held responsible.
Just close your eyes and count to three
I am encouraging the listener to forget about the situation.
(One two three)
This is a verbal cue to count to three.
Then I'll be gone and you'll forget
Once the listener does as I suggest, I will no longer be associated with the incident in question.
The broken window, t.v. set
These are items that were likely damaged in the incident.
It wasn't me either, I'm just his mate
I am claiming that I did not commit the act and am only affiliated with the person who did.
He told me to stand here and watch the gate
I am providing an explanation for why I was present at the scene.
I've got a wife and three kids you know
I am highlighting my personal obligations and responsibilities.
They'll tell you I'm straight, at least I think so
I am using my family as character witnesses and indicating some self-doubt about my own honesty.
I'm as honest as the day is long,
I am insisting that I am truthful and trustworthy.
The longer the daylight, the less I do wrong
I am implying that my morality improves the longer I am active during the day.
Then I'll be gone and I'll forget
I am suggesting that I will not dwell on the situation after I have left.
That what you give is what you get...
This phrase is a proverb that suggests that one's actions have consequences.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEDFORD, MARK WILLIAM / FOREMAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN / SMYTH, CATHAL JOSEPH / WOODGATE, DANIEL MARK / BARSON, MICHAEL / THOMPSON, LEE JAY / MCPHERSON, GRAHAM
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H U
Two legends at their best - Just awesome journalists - well done guys and great comments
Khalid Malik
Thanks for the deep, perfect and fair analysis. ALLAH PAK bless you both
Ajaysingh Rathod
Good to see this duo, very calm, intellectual & non-biased ground reporting.
Khalid Awaiz Khan
Heart touching and fair analysis..👍
Salman Shah NA 157
Good to see you guys back on the screen.. People of you boths stature need to have your own channel here on YouTube. Keep the good work up
Kapil Soni
Sare jahan se acha hindusta hamara 🇮🇳 🇵🇰
dani shah
This could’ve not happened without Army involvement.
Army shouldn’t be dictating everything on political parties
Javed Khan
Rauf Klasra:
Its not "Sabse Accha Hindustan Hamara"
Its : "Saray Jahan se Accha.... "
SUNIL Bist
That’s the level of knowledge the renowned Journalists 😜so you can understand the state of there country ! Both protected by selected PM😂!
Gavin Gurbaaz Singh Gavvy
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