After a brief run as a recording-only project based in Austin, founding vocalist David Yow, bassist David Wm. Sims and guitarist Duane Denison relocated to Chicago, Illinois in 1989, finding kindred spirits in recording engineer Steve Albini and the Touch and Go Records imprint. With the addition of drummer Mac McNeilly, they began operating as a live band, expanding their following beyond Chicago's alternative scene into an international audience. Drummer Jim Kimball replaced McNeilly late in 1996, and was himself replaced by Brendan Murphy two years later.
Despite releasing a split single with leading alt-rockers Nirvana and signing to Capitol Records, the band failed to find commercial success amid the alternative rock explosion of the 1990s, and disbanded in 1999. Their reunion from 2008 to 2010 and following tour enjoyed positive responses from audiences and critics.
In October 2013, The Jesus Lizard were set to play at the All Tomorrow's Parties event Release the Bats in Melbourne, Australia. They cancelled this show due to "unforeseen circumstances."
Members:
David Yow - vocals;
Duane Denison - guitars;
David Wm. Sims - bass;
Mac McNeilly - drums.
Former members:
Jim Kimball - drums;
Brendan Murphy - drums.
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Shut up
The Jesus Lizard Lyrics
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The conversation ended right, I know what you're about to say
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up why don't ya
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up why don't ya
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
I'll go ahead and leave you here, argue with yourself all night
I got a lot of things to do, I just want you to get out of sight
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up why don't ya
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
The Jesus Lizard's "Shut Up" is a confrontational and aggressive song that expresses frustration towards someone who won't stop talking. The lyrics describe a scene where the singer is driving with someone who won't stop talking, and they eventually tell them to "shut up" repeatedly. The singer decides to leave this person behind to argue with themselves, emphasizing their desire to be free from the conversation. The repetition of the phrase "shut up" throughout the song highlights the frustration and aggression of the singer towards this person.
The song's lyrics can also be interpreted as a broader commentary on the importance of being able to choose when to speak and when to be silent. The singer of the song is clearly feeling overwhelmed and irritated by the other person's constant talking, suggesting that there are moments when it's best to simply be quiet.
Overall, "Shut Up" is a song that speaks to the feelings of frustration and irritation that can come with dealing with someone who won't stop talking. The blunt and confrontational nature of the lyrics makes it a powerful and memorable track from The Jesus Lizard's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving down the road at night, I didn't want to listen anyway
I was already uninterested and didn't care about hearing what you had to say while we were driving at night
The conversation ended right, I know what you're about to say
I already know what your response would be so there's no point in continuing the conversation
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up why don't ya
I want you to stop talking and just be quiet already
I'll go ahead and leave you here, argue with yourself all night
I'd rather leave you here to argue with yourself than to continue this pointless discussion
I got a lot of things to do, I just want you to get out of sight
There are more important things to do and I want you to leave my sight
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up why don't ya
I'm really fed up with you and want you to stop talking right now
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up why don't ya
Angrily, I'm repeating myself because I want you to understand how much I want you to be quiet
Shut up, shut up, shut up, shut up
I'm getting increasingly irritated and repeating myself because you won't stop talking
Contributed by Mia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ronaldjames6067
Fucking cool bass near the end.
Cool song period !
@KevinPalmer-lr2qv
Great bass intro too. Good as the original!