Our Lips Are Sealed
The Go-Go's Lyrics


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Can you hear them?
They talk about us
Telling lies
Well, that's no surprise

Can you see them?
See right through them
They have no shield
No secrets to reveal

It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed

There's a weapon
That we must use
In our defense
Silence reveals

When you look at them
Look right through them
That's when they'll disappear
That's when we'll be feared

It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed

Pay no mind to what they say
It doesn't matter anyway
Our lips are sealed

Hush, my darling
Don't you cry
Quiet, angel
Forget their lies

Can you hear them?
They talk about us
Telling lies
Well, that's no surprise

Can you see them?
See right through them
They have no shield
No secrets to reveal

It doesn't matter what they say
In the jealous games people play
Our lips are sealed

Pay no mind to what they say
It doesn't matter anyway
Our lips are sealed




Our lips are sealed
Our lips are sealed

Overall Meaning

The Go-Go's's song "Our Lips Are Sealed" is a catchy tune with a deeper meaning. The lyrics tell a story of people gossiping and spreading lies about the singer, but she refuses to give them the satisfaction of getting a reaction. Instead, she chooses to keep her lips sealed and not let their words affect her. The chorus emphasizes this message, stating that no matter what they say, our lips are sealed. This could be interpreted as a warning to others to not let the opinions and rumors of others control how they perceive themselves.


Throughout the song, there is a feeling of empowerment and control. The singer acknowledges that there is a weapon in silence and that by not engaging with those that wish to bring her down, she can rise above it all. The lines "hush, my darling, don't you cry, quiet, angel, forget their lies" further emphasizes this message of empowerment and resilience. The singer is telling herself and others that they should not let the negativity and lies of others affect their self-worth.


In conclusion, "Our Lips Are Sealed" is a powerful song that reminds us of the importance of self-confidence and how gossip and rumors can bring us down if we let them. The message of the song is to rise above it all and not let the opinions of others control our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear them?
Are you aware of the people talking about us?


They talk about us
Those people are sharing information about us


Telling lies
The information being shared about us is false


Well, that's no surprise
We are accustomed to people talking about us and spreading false information


Can you see them?
Do you notice those people?


See right through them
We can see the true nature of those people


They have no shield
Those people have no defense against our knowledge


No secrets to reveal
They cannot reveal any secrets about us


It doesn't matter what they say
The false information those people share is irrelevant


In the jealous games people play
People play these games out of envy or other negative emotions


Our lips are sealed
We will not disclose any information about ourselves


There's a weapon
Silence is the weapon we must use


That we must use
We have no other choice but to use silence


In our defense
We will use this silence to protect ourselves


Silence reveals
By not speaking, we reveal our strength


When you look at them
If you observe those people


Look right through them
You will see their true nature


That's when they'll disappear
When they realize we see through them, they will disappear


That's when we'll be feared
They will fear us because we can see through them


Pay no mind to what they say
We will ignore the things those people say


It doesn't matter anyway
What they say is not important or relevant to us


Hush, my darling
We must be quiet and calm


Don't you cry
We should not be upset or emotional


Quiet, angel
We must remain composed and peaceful


Forget their lies
We should disregard the false things those people say


Our lips are sealed
We will keep our own secrets and not disclose any information




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jane Wiedlin, Terry Hall

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@ericpeters4170

This song captures the happiness and optimism of a time that's vanished in darkness.

@christiansoldier1968

sadly profound.

@markhenry6486

Yeah the wars, murders, drug wars, abuse of the weak, were so much kinder and softer back in the eighties.

@alvinpietzsch1534

​@@markhenry6486 Hahaha right? Don't forget the explosion of AIDS, crack cocaine, unemployment AND the US replacing democratically elected presidents with dictators in Central and South America.

This song is great though. The Fun Boy Three version also.

@LannieLord

And it all started in the Wuhan Lab.

@DrLoverLover

You are delusional

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@bacchuslax7967

Ok. Who’s here because they lived it and loved it in the 80’s?

@joshnorman4994

I love it even though I’m a 90’s baby

@johnheigl7212

Yep was there and was the best time for music!!🎼🎼🎶🎼

@julia9985

I am totally all in for the 80s😁❤💯👍🙋‍♀️

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