Zip It Up
The Busters Lyrics


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zip it up
please zip it up
ooh zip it up
c’mon zip it up

you can print it out
you can draw it up
you can write it down

paint it on oil
carve it in wood
play it, sing it, whistle it, mime it

zip it up
please zip it up
ooh zip it up
c’mon zip it up

whatever you want
whatever you feel
some words can’t be told

whatever you want
whatever you feel
ome words are to be kept secret

zip it up
please zip it up

you can draw it up
you can write it down
you can type it up

paint it on film
cut it on disc
play it, sing it, whistle it, mime it

zip it up
please zip it up

whatever you want
whatever you feel
some words can’t be told

whatever you want
whatever you feel
some words are to be kept secret

zip it up
please zip it up
ooh zip it up
c’mon zip it up

zip it up
zip it up




zip it up
zip it up

Overall Meaning

The Busters’ song “Zip It Up” is about the idea of keeping secrets and refraining from speaking out about certain things, sometimes referred to as a “zip it” mentality. The song starts off with the repeated chorus “zip it up, please zip it up” and talks about different mediums through which the message can be conveyed, such as writing it down, drawing it up, playing, singing, or miming it. The lyrics suggest that while there are many ways to express oneself, not all words can be said out loud and some must be kept secret.


The song speaks to the importance of discretion and censorship, as well as the power that certain words can hold. The phrase “some words are to be kept secret” underlines the idea that there are things that are better left unsaid, and that the act of keeping them contained can add to their potency. The chorus becomes increasingly urgent as it continues, with “ooh zip it up” and “c’mon zip it up,” suggesting that the message is one that should be taken seriously.


Overall, “Zip It Up” is a call for restraint and reflection when it comes to the things we choose to share with others.


Line by Line Meaning

zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet


please zip it up
Kindly stop talking and keep quiet


ooh zip it up
An exclamation to tell someone to stop talking and keep quiet


c’mon zip it up
An urging statement to someone to stop talking and keep quiet


you can print it out
You have the liberty to print something out


you can draw it up
You have the freedom to draw something


you can write it down
You have the right to write something down


paint it on oil
You can use oil paints to paint something


carve it in wood
You can use woodcarving tools to carve something out of wood


play it, sing it, whistle it, mime it
It's possible to express something through playing an instrument, singing, whistling or miming


whatever you want
Anything that you may desire


whatever you feel
Anything that you may feel or want to say


some words can’t be told
Some things are better off not being said


some words are to be kept secret
Some things are meant to be kept private and not shared with others


you can type it up
It's possible to type something out using a computer or typewriter


paint it on film
You can use film to paint or draw something


cut it on disc
It's possible to record something onto a disc using a cutting machine


zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet


ooh zip it up
An exclamation to tell someone to stop talking and keep quiet


whatever you want
Anything that you may desire


whatever you feel
Anything that you may feel or want to say


some words can’t be told
Some things are better off not being said


some words are to be kept secret
Some things are meant to be kept private and not shared with others


zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet


please zip it up
Kindly stop talking and keep quiet


ooh zip it up
An exclamation to tell someone to stop talking and keep quiet


c’mon zip it up
An urging statement to someone to stop talking and keep quiet


zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet


zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet


zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet


zip it up
Stop talking and keep quiet




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