Shut Up
The Bloodhound Gang Lyrics


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I'm Jimmy Pop here in a jiffy heat me up and add oil
I'm like a zit a wart a corn a cyst a festering boil
I get under your skin and I sebaceously form
I'm as deep as the plot to an amateur gay porn
Keep ya hungry for more like Bangladesh
Then I'll borg di borg do borg ya like the Swedish Chef
Cause I'm one of a kind and kind of hard to find
Kind of like an Injun without his fire water wine
I'm like Schneider one day at a time
I'm feeling like Bob Vila nailing up your behind
To my wall like Daniel-son does
I'm waxing on I'm waxing off I'm waxing just because
I get wired like a Western Union and I got to be me
And I got more balls than the daily lottery
Like hemorrhoidal itch yo you can't ignore me
Cause I'm more tongue and cheek than a lesbo orgy
And I don't give a damn if you don't like me
Cause' I don't like you cause you're not like me
Second verse is different from the first
I'm Jimmy Pop I am
Jimmity Jimmity Pop I am I am
See my name's not Hoover and I don't give a damn
And I got a different angle like a parallelogram
And you'll be all ears like a field of corn
I'll make you Dizzy like Gillespie as I toot my own horn
Like a No. 2 pencil I always got a point
You'll want to share it with friends like a poorly rolled joint
I'm Jimmy Pop y'all I'm Jimmy Pop y'all I'm an Alka Seltzer that's
right you're a seagull
As I continue to expand your head is gonna burst
Leave a bad taste in your mouth like moldy Liverwurst
Like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre I'll get in your face
But then I'll brush you off like Aqua-Fresh toothpaste
Cause I'm letting off steam like a Chinese Laundromat
But I'm not a roll of Charmin so don't give me no crap
And I don't give a damn if you don't like me
Cause' I don't like you cause you're not like me
I hate a lot of whites and I hate a lot of blacks
I hate poopin' in public places but we all hate that
I hate lesbian feminists because they're all so damn ugly
I hate Spin Magazine cause they never ever plug me
I hate Regis and Kathie Lee
I hate every single movie by that midget Spike Lee
I hate people that think I care what they think
I hate people that think their ass don't stink
I hate Jon Bon Jovi but I hate his music more
I hate killing people because I hate to keep score
I hate you but you hate yourself too
I hate to be honest but I'd hate to be you




And I don't give a damn if you don't like me
Cause' I don't like you cause you're not like me

Overall Meaning

The Bloodhound Gang's "Shut Up" is an unconventional rap that opens with lines that are meant to be taken as a warning - "I'm Jimmy Pop here in a jiffy heat me up and add oil / I'm like a zit a wart a corn a cyst a festering boil." The lyrics then take you on a rollercoaster ride of references, from the Swedish Chef to hemorrhoidal itch, interspersed with absurd and aggressive statements of hate towards a variety of people and things.


Some interpretations of the song suggest that it is a satire of the rap genre as a whole, taking its braggadocio and testosterone-fueled aggression to an extreme to make fun of the genre's tropes. Others suggest that the song is simply a reflection of the singer's nihilistic and aggressive worldview, taking jabs at a variety of targets for no reason other than the pleasure of doing so.


Overall, "Shut Up" is a song that can be interpreted in a variety of ways, and its lyrics are clearly meant to provoke a response from the listener, be it shock or amusement.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm Jimmy Pop here in a jiffy heat me up and add oil
I am Jimmy Pop, I am quick and efficient, and I am requesting to be prepared with oil like a machine.


I'm like a zit a wart a corn a cyst a festering boil
I am comparable to unpleasant physical growths like zits, warts, corns, cysts, and boils.


I get under your skin and I sebaceously form
I annoy and irritate you to the point where I am like a sebaceous cyst that becomes a bothersome physical form under your skin.


I'm as deep as the plot to an amateur gay porn
I am not very deep or insightful, similar to the plot of poorly made gay pornography by amateurs.


Keep ya hungry for more like Bangladesh
I keep you interested and eager for more like the nation of Bangladesh, which struggles with poverty and lack of resources.


Then I'll borg di borg do borg ya like the Swedish Chef
I will confuse and amuse you with nonsensical lyrics like the Swedish Chef from The Muppet Show.


Cause I'm one of a kind and kind of hard to find
I am unique and not easily found or replicated.


Kind of like an Injun without his fire water wine
I am similar to a Native American without his traditional alcoholic drinks.


I'm like Schneider one day at a time
I am like the character Schneider from the TV show One Day at a Time, who is helpful but eccentric.


I'm feeling like Bob Vila nailing up your behind
I am like Bob Vila, the home improvement TV host, fixing and improving things, but also causing discomfort like hammering nails.


To my wall like Daniel-son does
I am attaching you to my life and experiences like Daniel-son does to his master in the movie Karate Kid.


I'm waxing on I'm waxing off I'm waxing just because
I am performing repetitive and pointless actions like the character Daniel-son in Karate Kid, who waxes cars for no apparent reason.


I get wired like a Western Union and I got to be me
I become excited and energized like a Western Union telegraph machine, and I insist on being myself.


And I got more balls than the daily lottery
I have more courage and daring than the average person playing the lottery every day.


Like hemorrhoidal itch yo you can't ignore me
I am like an irritating and bothersome medical condition that cannot be ignored.


Cause I'm more tongue and cheek than a lesbo orgy
I am more ironic and sarcastic than a lesbian orgy.


And I don't give a damn if you don't like me
I do not care if you do not like me or my music.


Cause' I don't like you cause you're not like me
I do not like you because you are not similar to me in personality or lifestyle.


Second verse is different from the first
The second verse of this song is different from the first verse in terms of lyrics and meaning.


I'm Jimmy Pop I am
I am still Jimmy Pop.


Jimmity Jimmity Pop I am I am
My name is Jimmy Pop and I am being repetitive for comedic effect.


See my name's not Hoover and I don't give a damn
My name is not Hoover and I do not care about your opinion or criticism.


And I got a different angle like a parallelogram
I have a unique perspective or outlook on life, like the geometric shape parallelogram.


And you'll be all ears like a field of corn
You will be attentive and listening to me like a field of corn with ears of corn.


I'll make you Dizzy like Gillespie as I toot my own horn
I will confuse or disorient you like the jazz musician Dizzy Gillespie, as I promote and emphasize my own abilities and accomplishments.


Like a No. 2 pencil I always got a point
Like a No. 2 pencil, I always have a purpose, aim, or message to convey.


You'll want to share it with friends like a poorly rolled joint
You will want to share my message or music with friends, like a poorly rolled smoking joint.


I'm Jimmy Pop y'all I'm Jimmy Pop y'all I'm an Alka Seltzer that's right you're a seagull
I am Jimmy Pop and I am making you feel better like Alka-Seltzer, while I compare you to a seabird that is less significant or noteworthy than I am.


As I continue to expand your head is gonna burst
As I keep talking or performing, your mind or ego will become overwhelmed or explode.


Leave a bad taste in your mouth like moldy Liverwurst
I will cause a negative and unpleasant impression or reaction, like the taste of expired and rotting liver sausage.


Like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre I'll get in your face
I will be aggressive and confrontational like the violent movie Texas Chainsaw Massacre.


But then I'll brush you off like Aqua-Fresh toothpaste
I will dismiss or reject you like brushing off toothpaste with a toothbrush.


Cause I'm letting off steam like a Chinese Laundromat
I am venting my frustration or anger like a Chinese Laundromat which has steam being released.


But I'm not a roll of Charmin so don't give me no crap
I am not the soft and pleasant toilet paper brand Charmin, so do not try to deceive or manipulate me.


I hate a lot of whites and I hate a lot of blacks
I have negative feelings or prejudices towards both white people and black people.


I hate poopin' in public places but we all hate that
I dislike having to use bathrooms in public places, but this is a common feeling that many people share.


I hate lesbian feminists because they're all so damn ugly
I have an irrational dislike towards feminist women who are attracted to other women, based purely on their appearance.


I hate Spin Magazine cause they never ever plug me
I have a dislike towards the music magazine Spin, because they do not promote or feature my music.


I hate Regis and Kathie Lee
I have a dislike towards the TV hosts Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford.


I hate every single movie by that midget Spike Lee
I have a dislike towards all movies made by the filmmaker Spike Lee, who is of short stature.


I hate people that think I care what they think
I dislike people who assume that I value or consider their opinions of me.


I hate people that think their ass don't stink
I dislike people who are arrogant or self-righteous, and believe that they are perfect and free of flaws.


I hate Jon Bon Jovi but I hate his music more
I have a dislike towards the musician Jon Bon Jovi, but I have an even greater dislike towards his music.


I hate killing people because I hate to keep score
I dislike taking the life of other human beings, because it means adding to a tally or keeping track of death.


I hate you but you hate yourself too
I dislike you, but I know that you also have negative feelings towards yourself.


I hate to be honest but I'd hate to be you
I do not enjoy being honest about my dislike towards you, but I know that being in your position or living your life would be equally unpleasant or worse.


And I don't give a damn if you don't like me
I do not care if you do not like me or my music.


Cause' I don't like you cause you're not like me
I do not like you because you are not similar to me in personality or lifestyle.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES M. FRANKS

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