Shut Up
The Countermen Lyrics

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I don't want to hear it anymore
You're making me feel stupid and what for
This feeling I'm feeling is making me crazy
I can't complain cause I begged for it baby
I'm thinking of you when you're waisting my time

But you
You're bringing me down

So why
Should I keep you around
Please tell me

I don't want to see you anymore
You're making me feel stupid and what for
This feeling I'm feeling is making me crazy
I can't complain cause I begged for it baby
I'm thinking of you when you're waisting my time

But you
You're bringing me down
So why
Should I keep you around
Please tell me

But you
You're bringing me down
So why

Should I keep you around
Please tell me

Overall Meaning

The Countermen's song Shut Up is a song about the frustration and exhaustion that comes with dealing with someone who talks too much or who says things that are hurtful or annoying. The lyrics make it clear that the singer is fed up with this person and doesn't want to hear from them anymore. They feel foolish for putting up with this behavior and it's driving them crazy.

The constant presence of this person is causing the singer's mood to be brought down and they question if there is any reason to continue keeping them around. The repetition of the chorus brings home the point that this person is no longer welcome in the singer's life and they are better off without them. The overall tone of the song is one of frustration and irritation, but also a sense of empowerment as the singer is taking control of their own well-being and setting boundaries.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to hear it anymore
I don't want to listen to what you have to say anymore

You're making me feel stupid and what for
You are making me feel foolish for no reason

This feeling I'm feeling is making me crazy
The emotion I am experiencing is driving me insane

I can't complain cause I begged for it baby
I cannot express discontent as I willingly caused this situation

I'm thinking of you when you're wasting my time
I am constantly reminded of you while my time is being wasted

But you
However, you

You're bringing me down
You are causing me to feel negative emotions

So why
Therefore,

Should I keep you around
Should I continue to have you in my life

Please tell me
Kindly explain to me

I don't want to see you anymore
I don't want to interact with you anymore