Shut Up!
Seaweed Lyrics


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There you go
You're always so right
It's all a big show
It's all about you
You think you know
What everyone needs
You always take time to criticize me
It seems like everyday
I make mistakes
I just can't get it right
It's like I'm the one you love to hate
But not today.

So shut up shut up shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

So there you go
You never ask why
It's all a big lie
Whatever you do
You think you're special
But I know and I know and I know
And we know that you're not
You're always there to point
Out my mistakes
And shove them in my face
It's like I'm the one you love to hate
But not today.

So shut up shut up shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down
Gonna bring me down.
Will never bring me down.
Don't tell me who I should be
Don't try to tell me what's right for me
Don't tell me what I should do
Cause I don't wanna waste my time
Watch you fade away

So shut up shut up shut up
Don't wanna hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

I don't wanna hear it
Get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down
Won't bring me down
Won't bring me down
Bring me down




Won't bring me down
Shut up shut up.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seaweed's song "Shut Up!" explore the frustration and anger felt towards someone who constantly criticizes and belittles them. The character's irritation is evident in the opening lines of the song, where they express that the other person is always "so right" and that "it's all a big show" that is centered around them. The singer also notes that this person thinks they know what everyone needs, but in reality, they only seem to thrive on tearing others down.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this character is tired of being constantly criticized and shamed for their mistakes. While they know they're not perfect, they feel like the other person is fixated on pointing out their flaws rather than offering support or understanding. The repeated refrain of "shut up" emphasizes the singer's desire to quiet the other person's constant critiques and to get them out of their way, so that they can confidently pursue their own path without being hindered by the toxic influences of others.


Overall, "Shut Up!" is a liberating song about learning to stand up for yourself and to reject external negativity. It encourages listeners to ignore the negative words of others and to find the strength to push forward despite obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

There you go
You always act like you know everything.


You're always so right
You think you're always correct.


It's all a big show
You focus on impressing others instead of being genuine.


It's all about you
You're self-centered and only care about yourself.


You think you know
You believe you have all the answers.


What everyone needs
You think you know what is best for everyone else.


You always take time to criticize me
You constantly pick at my flaws.


It seems like everyday
Every day feels like a struggle.


I make mistakes
I have my own faults and can't always be perfect.


It's like I'm the one you love to hate
You enjoy finding faults with me and putting me down.


But not today.
Today, I won't let you bring me down.


So shut up shut up shut up
Stop talking and criticizing me.


Don't wanna hear it
I don't want to listen to your negativity.


Get out get out get out
Leave me alone and give me space.


Get out of my way
Don't hinder my progress or success.


Step up step up step up
I will rise to the challenge and overcome your negativity.


You'll never stop me
You may try to hold me back, but I won't let you.


Nothing you say today
Your words won't affect me today.


Is gonna bring me down
I won't let your negative words or actions affect me.


You never ask why
You rarely question why things are the way they are.


It's all a big lie
You live in a world of deception and misrepresentation.


Whatever you do
You don't see the value in others' actions or decisions.


You think you're special
You have an inflated sense of self-importance.


But I know and I know and I know
I and others are aware of your true nature.


And we know that you're not
You aren't as great as you believe yourself to be.


You're always there to point
You enjoy highlighting the wrong things in others.


Out my mistakes
You enjoy showcasing my flaws.


And shove them in my face
You rub my mistakes in my face, making me feel bad.


Don't tell me who I should be
I don't need your advice on who I should be.


Don't try to tell me what's right for me
You don't know what's best for me or my journey.


Don't tell me what I should do
I don't need your orders or commands.


Cause I don't wanna waste my time
I don't want to spend my time listening to your negativity or following your orders.


Watch you fade away
I will move on and continue growing while you remain stagnant.


Won't bring me down
Your actions and words won't affect me or my motivation.


Shut up shut up.
Stop talking and pay attention to your own actions instead of mine.




Writer(s): Charles-Andre Comeau, Pierre Bouvier Copyright: High-maintenance Music Inc., Wet-wheelie Music Inc., WB Music Corp.

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