Shut Up and Let Me Go
The Ting Tings
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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 turns up It's 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 changed this one 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 unignorable 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
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Written by: KATIE WHITE, JULES DE MARTINO
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Musical Style"Shut Up and Let Me Go" is known for its unique blend of sound that includes elements of pop, dance-punk, and new wave genres.
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Release and Chart SuccessThe song was released as the second single from the Ting Tings' debut studio album, "We Started Nothing" in 2008. It peaked at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritically, "Shut Up and Let Me Go" was often praised for its energy and catchy hooks. It was described as a "standout" on the album by Now magazine.
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Apple Ad FeatureThe song gained significant popularity after it was featured in a commercial for Apple's iPod in 2008.
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Band MembersThe Ting Tings is a British indie pop duo composed of Katie White and Jules De Martino. Both members contribute vocals to "Shut Up and Let Me Go," with White as the lead vocalist.
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Grammy Nomination"Shut Up and Let Me Go" was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.
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Music VideoThe dynamic music video for "Shut Up and Let Me Go" features band members White and De Martino dancing against various colorful and monochrome backdrops.
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Song MeaningThe song has been interpreted as a liberating anthem about getting out of a stifling relationship.
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Live PerformancesThe Ting Tings have performed "Shut Up and Let Me Go" at numerous venues and music festivals worldwide, including the V Festival and T in the Park.
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LegacyDespite being over a decade old, "Shut Up and Let Me Go" is still considered one of The Ting Tings' signature songs.
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