Named after a Chinese friend whose name sounds like the Mandarin pronunciat… Read Full Bio ↴Named after a Chinese friend whose name sounds like the Mandarin pronunciation of "bandstand," the Ting Tings -- a scrappy, dance-oriented duo consisting of singer/guitarist Katie White and drummer Jules De Martino -- formed in the Salford district of Manchester, England in 2006. Prior to forming the group, the pair worked together in 2001 when White was in the all-female punk-pop group TKO and De Martino wrote some songs for them. Later the pair reunited, and with another friend formed the trio Eskimo Kiss, which signed to Mercury Records but disbanded, in part due to changing personnel at the label. De Martino and White regrouped, working on their own music and others' at Salford's music commune The Islington Mill. Quickly signed to the local indie label Switchflicker Records, the Ting Tings released their debut single, "That's Not My Name," in the spring of 2007. Following the limited-edition, tour-only single "Fruit Machine," the Ting Tings signed to major-label Columbia later that year. The flipside of the Switchflicker single, "Great DJ," was released as the duo's debut Columbia single in March 2008, followed by the reissue of "That's Not My Name" with a new exclusive B-side remix.

"That's Not My Name" rose to the top of the U.K. charts in May 2008, the same month that the duo's debut album, We Started Nothing, appeared. The Ting Tings spent the rest of 2008 and a large part of 2009 touring in support of the album, which eventually sold over two million copies worldwide, won the 2009 Ivor Novello Award for Best Album, and earned the group a Best New Artist Grammy nomination that December. Early in 2010, De Martino and White moved to Berlin to work on songs for their second album. Inspired by the city's atmosphere and the cold weather, they went in a darker, more electronic direction with their new songs. In August 2010, the Ting Tings offered a taste of their new material, premiering the single "Hands" -- which was mixed by Calvin Harris -- on BBC Radio 1 and officially releasing it that October. After extensive touring and over eight months recording in Germany and Spain, in March 2012 the Ting Tings offered their sophomore album, Sounds from Nowheresville, a collection of songs inspired by the exuberant freedom of the Beastie Boys' classic Paul's Boutique. Two years later, third album Super Critical surfaced. Its October release date was preceded by the April release of first single "Wrong Club."

Shut Up And Let Me Go
The Ting Tings Lyrics

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Hey

Shut up and let me go
This hurts, I tell you so
For the last time you will kiss my lips
Now shut up and let me go
Your jeans were once so clean
I bet you changed your wardrobe since we met

Now, oh so easily you're over me
Gone is love
It's you that ought to be holding me
I'm not containable
This time love is not sustainable

I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
Shut up and let me go
Hey

Shut up and let me go
This hurts, well, I can't show
For the last time you had me in bits
Now shut up and let me go
For fear of living in regret
I've changed since from when we first met

Now, oh so easily you're over me
Gone is love
It's me that ought to be moving on
You're not adorable
I want something un-ignorable

I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
Shut up and let me go
Hey

Oh, love, hold this
Hey

Hey

Shut up and let me go
This hurts, I told you so
For the last time you will kiss my lips

Now shut up and let me go
Hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Shut Up and Let Me Go" by The Ting Tings are all about moving on from a relationship that is no longer working. The singer is telling her ex to "shut up" and let her move on and find someone new. She's frustrated with him for not letting go and still trying to hold onto something that is over.

The repetition of the phrase "I ain't freakin', I ain't fakin' this" emphasizes the singer's determination to move on and not waste any more time on a relationship that is unsustainable. She's not going to pretend that everything is alright or that she's okay with staying in a relationship that no longer makes her happy.

The line "you're not adorable, I want something un-ignorable" reveals that the singer is looking for something more exciting and meaningful in a relationship. She wants to be with someone who is willing to take risks and make their relationship memorable.

Overall, the lyrics to "Shut Up and Let Me Go" are all about breaking free from a relationship that no longer works and finding something new and exciting. The singer's frustration is evident in the repeated phrase "shut up and let me go" as she demands her ex to let her move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey
The singer is trying to get the listener's attention.

Shut up and let me go
The singer wants the listener to stop talking and leave them alone.

This hurts, I tell you so
The singer is expressing that their relationship with the listener has caused them emotional pain.

For the last time you will kiss my lips
The singer is indicating that their romantic relationship with the listener is over for good.

Your jeans were once so clean
The singer is referencing how the listener has changed, likely in their fashion style, since they first met.

I bet you changed your wardrobe since we met
The singer is suggesting that the listener has changed in several ways since they first met.

Now, oh so easily you're over me
The singer is acknowledging that the listener has moved on from their relationship quickly.

Gone is love
The romantic feelings between the singer and the listener are no longer present.

It's you that ought to be holding me
The singer is expressing that the listener should be trying to reconcile with them instead of moving on.

I'm not containable
The singer is suggesting that they are not able to be controlled or contained by the listener.

This time love is not sustainable
The singer is indicating that their relationship with the listener is not able to continue or sustain itself.

I ain't freakin'
The singer is indicating that they are not exaggerating or panicking about the situation.

I ain't fakin' this
The singer is implying that their emotions are genuine and not a facade.

Shut up and let me go
The singer is repeating their desire for the listener to leave them alone.

This hurts, well, I can't show
The singer is expressing that their emotional pain from the situation is difficult to display or show.

For the last time you had me in bits
The singer is acknowledging that their emotional state was fragile due to the listener's actions in the past.

For fear of living in regret
The singer is expressing their desire to move on from the relationship and avoid future regret.

I've changed since from when we first met
The singer is indicating that they have changed as a person since they first met the listener.

You're not adorable
The singer is stating that they are no longer attracted to the listener and do not find them cute or lovable.

I want something un-ignorable
The singer is expressing their desire for something noteworthy or remarkable in their romantic relationships.

Oh, love, hold this
This line is not straightforward and may be interpreted in different ways. It could be interpreted as the singer holding onto their love for the listener or the listener holding onto their love for the singer.

Hey
The singer is repeating their desire for the listener's attention, perhaps indicating a sense of urgency.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Katie White, Jules De Martino

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