This same line-up also recorded the next release, the EP "Scanner part 1 & 2" in 1981. After this line-up changes were afoot, with Weber and Grosskopf leaving; leaving the duo of Hanten and Meskes - and this duo would be the only permanent mebers of this project further on. In 1982 they hit the studio again, to make their second full-length album. Former member Weber made a guest appearance on this venture along with Helmut Brüker; and the finalized result was issued in June 1983, named "Time Code". In December 1983 Hanten and Meskes hit the studio again; this time without guest musicians. Two months later their third album was completed, and was issued in the first half of 1984 as "Wonders From the Genetic Factory.
Late in 1985 You started recording what was to be their last album in this first phase of their existence. Featuring guest appearances from Jaime Zenamon and Klaus Gertken. "Laserscape" was made availble to the general public in April 1986.
Following this release Hanten and Meskes hooked up with former member Grosskopf to form the project "Central Europe Performance"; an outfit concentrating on live performances. In the just over 20 years this still existing project many musicians have been involved; with Hanten and Meskes as the core foundation of the outfit. 1995 saw a new addition to the discography of You, with the release of the multimedia production "00:1996:00", and the following year the 5 CD box compilation "Era" saw the light of day.
In 2000 You chose to change moniker, and opted for the use of Yourovion; and releases a fair number of albums of various kinds under that name. In April 2009 Hanten and Meskes announced that they would return to their former moniker You, and that they'll herald the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a limited edition CD package names "The Electric Box".
Shut Up!
You Lyrics
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And it won't leave me alone, nope
Damn, I wish I could turn it off...
But that shit wont shut up
Sh-Sh-Shit wont shut up
Got an internal monologue
And it won't leave me alone, nope
Damn, I wish I could turn it off...
Sh-Sh-Shit wont shut up
You can't hear the voices in me
They just want me to die...
They tell me to die
Maybe I'll give in to the urges
And you will see me some day in the sky
I feel so plastic
I cannot see past this
I'm not made of magic
I feel like an E.T. inside
Feel like an E.T. inside
Feel like an E.T. inside
Got an internal monologue
And it won't leave me alone, nope
Damn, I wish I could turn it off...
But that shit wont shut up
Sh-Sh-Shit wont shut up
Got an internal monologue
And it won't leave me alone, nope
Damn, I wish I could turn it off...
But that shit wont shut up
Sh-Sh-Shit wont shut up
The lyrics to You's song Shut up! are a poignant exploration of the weight of our internal dialogue. They describe the struggle of living with an unrelenting internal monologue that creates a constant, overwhelming noise. The singer wishes they could turn off this voice, but it persists. It's an exhausting cycle of frustration and helplessness that many people can relate to.
However, the lyrics also take a darker turn, with the mention of voices that want the singer to die. This adds an additional layer of complexity to the song, highlighting the sometimes-dangerous nature of our internal conversations. The line "Maybe I'll give in to the urges, and you will see me someday in the sky" suggests suicidal ideation, and underscores the desperate feeling of being unable to escape the internal dialogue.
The mention of feeling "plastic" and not being able to see past the current struggles adds a sense of disconnection and hopelessness. The repeated use of "Sh-Sh-Shit won't shut up" adds to the sense of frustration, and the simple, almost monotonous melody underscores the sense of relentlessness.
Overall, the lyrics to Shut up! are a powerful and relatable exploration of the weight of our inner voices, and a reminder of the importance of addressing our mental health needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Got an internal monologue
I have a constant stream of thoughts going on in my head, like an ongoing conversation with myself.
And it won't leave me alone, nope
These thoughts continuously bother me, they don't stop or give me a break.
Damn, I wish I could turn it off...
I'm tired and frustrated with this never-ending internal dialogue, I want it to go away or at least have the option to stop it.
But that shit wont shut up
Despite my wishes and efforts, my internal monologue persists and I can't seem to silence it.
Sh-Sh-Shit wont shut up
Expressing frustration and annoyance with the persistence of the internal monologue.
You can't hear the voices in me
The thoughts in my head are internal and not something that can be heard by others.
They just want me to die...
The thoughts are negative and self-destructive, making me feel like I should not exist.
They tell me to die
The thoughts are so loud and persistent that they feel like they're commanding me to end my life.
Maybe I'll give in to the urges
The thoughts and urges to act on them are so strong that it's possible I might give in to them.
And you will see me some day in the sky
This line could imply that the artist has suicidal thoughts and is considering taking their own life, which would cause them to be seen 'in the sky'.
I feel so plastic
The singer feels like they're not real, like they're just going through the motions of life and not truly living.
I cannot see past this
The negative thoughts and internal struggles are consuming and overwhelming, making it difficult to see a way out.
I'm not made of magic
The singer feels like they're not special or capable of overcoming their struggles, like they don't have any 'magic' within them.
I feel like an E.T. inside
The singer feels like an outsider, disconnected and separate from the world and other people.
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Written by: Nate Simmons
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@isabellalickers4923
When your parents tell you to stay and wait at the cashier checkout while they go get something else😂
@shurr3996
When you’re so tired that when you start thinking to yourself your brain makes you hallucinate someone saying those thoughts for you
@n.4856
When your brain randomly says bloody mary while using the restroom
@dancingwithpalmtrees
THISSSSS
@scaraslaybcwhynot
i thought i was dying that time imao
@aphrog649
wow okay this one got me, i really have not had an original thought
@deprived55
ong
@kylematchinis7751
Way to steal this from a youtube short ;) thought nobody would notice huh?
@velvetcookieman
Me when I watch analog horror in the middle of the night for no reason and have to pee
@Boss_Barnes
When my brain starts playing through scary stuff in the middle of the night