Shut Up

The Black Eyed Peas

About Shut Up

"Shut Up" is a song by the American group the Black Eyed Peas. The song was released as the second single from their studio album, Elephunk (2003). It is about a disastrous courtship with the chorus consisting of the lines "Shut up, just shut up, shut up".


Year:
2004
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Shut up
Just shut up
Shut up [3x]
Shut it up, just shut up
Shut up
Just shut up
Shut up [3x]
Shut it up, just shut up

We try to take it slow
But we're still losin' control
And we try to make it work
But it still ends up the worst
And I'm craaazzzy
For tryin to be your lady
I think I'm goin crazy

Girl, me and you were just fine (you know)
We wine and dine
Did them things that couples do when in love (you know)
Walks on the beach and stuff (you know)
Things that lovers say and do
I love you boo, I love you too
I miss you a lot, I miss you even more
That's why I flew you out
When we was on tour
But then something got out of hand
You start yellin when I'm with my friends
Even though I had legitimate reasons (bull shit)
You know I have to make them dividends (bull shit)
How could you trust our private lives girl
That's why you don't believe my lies
And quit this lecture

We try to take it slow
But we're still losin' control
And we try to make it work
But it still ends up the worst
And I'm craaazzzy
For tryin to be your lady
I think I'm goin crazy

Why does he know she gotta move so fast
Love is progress if you could make it last
Why is it that you just lose control
Every time you agree on takin it slow
So why does it got to be so damn tough
Cause fools in lust could never get enough of love
Showin him the love that you be givin
Changing up your livin
For a lovin transistion
Girl lip so much she tryin to get you to listen
Few mad at each other has become our tradition
You yell, I yell, everybody yells
Got neighbors across the street sayin
â??Who the hell?!?â??
Who the hell?
What the hell's going down?
Too much of the bickering
Kill it with the sound and

We try to take it slow
But we're still losin' control
And we try to make it work
But it still ends up the worst
And I'm craaazzzy
For tryin to be your lady
I think I'm goin crazy

Girl our love is dyin
Why did you stop tryin
I never been a quitah
But I do deserve betta
Believe me I will do bad
Let's forget the past
And let's start this new plan
Why? 'cause it's the same old routine
And then next week I hear them scream
Girl I know you're tired of the things they say
You're damn right
'cause I heard them lame dame excuses just yesterday
That was a different thing
No it ain't
That was a different thing
No it ain't
That was a different thing
It was the same damn thing
Same ass excuses
Boy you're usless
Whhoooaaaa

We try to take it slow
But we're still losin' control
And we try to make it work
But it still ends up the worst
And I'm craaazzzy
For tryin to be your lady
I think I'm goin crazy

Stop the talking baby
Or I start walking baby (x12)

Is that all there is (x12)

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas is a North American hip hop group. It mainly comprises rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they have since added R&B, pop, dance, electro and techno influences. Though founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they found widespread acclaim and achieved high record sales. Since that time, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Black Eyed Peas are the second-best-selling artist or group for downloaded tracks, with over 42 million sales as of the end of 2011. more »

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Written by: Will Adams, Jaime Gomez, George Jr Pajon

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Shut Up" by The Black Eyas Peas is a song that falls under the Pop and R&B genres.
Year of Release
The song was released on September 16, 2003, as the second single from their third studio album, "Elephunk".
Commercial Success
It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. In the US, it topped the Hot Dance Club Play chart, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Group Composition
During the release of "Shut Up", The Black Eyed Peas consisted of four members: will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo, and Fergie, who had just recently joined the band as their lead singer.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Shut Up" was directed by The Malloys and is heavily influenced by the theme of relationships.
Concept
The song speaks about a relationship that's struggling because of constant misunderstandings and communication failures, echoing the sentiment of "Shut Up".
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by various artists globally and also seen many remix versions.
Track Length
The duration of "Shut Up" is 5 minutes and 6 seconds.
Controversy
Despite its popularity, "Shut Up" wasn't released in the US due to its explicit language.
Lyrics Writers
The lyrics of "Shut Up" were written by The Black Eyed Peas members along with George Pajon.
Certifications
"Shut Up" earned gold certification in the United Kingdom and platinum in Australia.

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