Shut Up

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About Shut Up

"Shut Up!" is a song by Canadian rock band Simple Plan for their second studio album Still Not Getting Any.... It is more of an "in your face" track, as the band are telling music critics, who generally deride the band as commercialized drivel, to just 'shut up!'. It could also be seen as a track where the speaker is telling his girlfriend to "shut up". Simple Plan performed this song on the 2005 Kids' Choice Awards, as a way to promote the album.


Year:
2004
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There You Go
You're always so right
It's all a big show
It's all about you

You think you know 
What everyone needs
You always take time
To criticize me

It seems like everyday
I make mistakes
I just can't get it right
It's like I'm the one
You love to hate
But not today

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't want to hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

There you go
You never ask why
It's all a big lie
Whatever you do

You think you're special
But i know and I know and I know
And we know
That you're not

You're always there to point out
My mistakes
And shove them in my face
It's like I'm the one you love to hate
But not today

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't want to hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

Don't tell me who I should be
And don't try to tell me what's right for me
Don't tell me what I should do
I don't want to waste my time
I'll watch you fade away

So shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't want to hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say today
Is gonna bring me down

(Down) so shut up, shut up, shut up
Don't want to hear it
Get out get out get out
Get out of my way
Step up step up step up
You'll never stop me
Nothing you say 
Is gonna bring me down

Bring me down (shut up, shut up, shut up)
Bring me down
Bring me down(shut up shut up shut up)
Shut up, Shut up, Shut up!

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Simple Plan

Simple Plan is a French-Canadian rock band from Montréal, Québec. The band has had no lineup changes since its inception in 1999. Members include Pierre Bouvier (lead vocals), Jeff Stinco (lead guitar), Sébastien Lefebvre (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), David Desrosiers (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Chuck Comeau (drums and percussion). They have released four studio albums: No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls (2002), Still Not Getting Any... (2004), Simple Plan (2008) and Get Your Heart On! (2011); as well as two widely marketed live albums: Live in Japan 2002 (2003) and MTV Hard Rock Live (2005). more »

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Written by: CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Details
"Shut Up" is a song by Canadian rock band Simple Plan. It was written by the band's members along with Arnold Lanni, who is a renowned rock musician and producer.
Release Year
This song was released in 2005 as a part of their second studio album, "Still Not Getting Any...", which reached #2 on the Canadian Albums Chart.
Song Theme
The song centers around feelings of defiance and rebellion. It is a dismissal of criticism and the pressures of conformity, often resonating with teenagers and young adults.
Music Video
The music video for "Shut Up" was released in 2004 and directed by Eric White. It depicts scenes of teenagers mouthing the lyrics to the song in response to authoritative figures such as parents and teachers.
Chart Performance
"Shut Up" peaked at number 65 on the Australia (ARIA) singles chart and number 87 on the UK singles chart.
Live Performances
The song is often used to open Simple Plan’s concerts and has been performed at many international music festivals. It's a crowd favorite due to its energetic and rebellious nature.
Praise and Criticism
"Shut Up" was praised for its infectious energy and bold lyrics, with many fans appreciating its angst-driven theme. It was, however, criticized by some for being too mainstream or formulaic to the pop-punk genre.
Band’s Perspective
According to interviews, the band members expressed that "Shut Up" was a song aimed to capture their frustration about constant negative stereotypes and misunderstandings about their band image.
Online Popularity
The official music video for "Shut Up" on YouTube has amassed over 18 million views, displaying the song's ongoing popularity.
Influence
The song "Shut Up" solidified Simple Plan’s image as a relatable band for teenagers dealing with issues such as bullying, stress, and peer pressure.

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