Shut Your Mouth
Garbage
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Welcome we love you We hate you We love you We want you We need you We wish we were like you They say you're a saint You're a whore You're a sinner That he had you He made you He can't live without you. Would you confess if we asked That you nurture the urge To declare that it's time To settle down With a man of your own You want a baby A family A piece of security Shut your mouth Try not to panic Just shut your mouth If you can do it What's your opinion on the dire situation In our land here Our guest here Of course you'll be nice here How do you feel about god and religion Are you good people Bad people Guess it doesn't matter people. Your place My place Make her bring that famous face You got some You want some You want to let me get you some We know your music but of course we'd never buy it It's too fake man Right man! (We don't give a damn.) I hear you say it Play it smart girl Win the game love Give 'em what they want What they want to see and you could be a big star You could go far Make a landmark What have you been reading you smart girl? Win the game love Give 'em what they want What they want to see and you could be a big star You could go far Make a landmark Make a shit load. And the world spins by With everybody moaning Pissing, bitching and everyone is shitting On their friends On their love On their oaths On their honour On their graves Out their mouths And their words say nothing I waited to say something Oh shut your mouth I wanted to say something Oh shut your mouth I wanted to be something Oh shut your mouth
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Written by: DOUGLAS ELWIN ERICKSON, SHIRLEY ANN MANSON, STEVE W. MARKER, BRYAN DAVID VIG
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., SENTRIC MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Shut Your Mouth" was formed by Garbage, a rock band renowned for blending a variety of different genres ranging from alternative rock, electronica, and trip hop.
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Album InclusionThis track is from their third studio album, entitled "Beautiful Garbage," which was released in October 2001.
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Band Members ContributionAll the band members, including Shirley Manson (vocalist), Duke Erikson (bassist/guitarist), Steve Marker (guitarist), and Butch Vig (drummer) had a part in writing and producing this song.
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Chart PerformanceWhile not topping the charts, "Shut Your Mouth" has nonetheless accomplished solid chart performance. It reached number 20 in Spain and number 26 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shut Your Mouth" was directed by Francis Lawrence, who is known for directing movies such as "I Am Legend" and "The Hunger Games" series.
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Perfect Concert CloserThe band has often used "Shut Your Mouth" as a closer in their live performances, signifying its crowd-pleasing qualities and its ability to provide a strong finish to their concerts.
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Lyric ThemeThe song has been widely interpreted as an angry response to criticism, with frontwoman Shirley Manson expressing defiance in the face of naysayers.
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Controversial LyricsThere was some controversy surrounding the lyrics of "Shut Your Mouth". Some listeners interpreted the lyrics as a retort to media disapproval of the band's previous works and public image.
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Rare Acoustic VersionA rare acoustic version of "Shut Your Mouth" was performed by Garbage on the radio station KROQ. This performance was notably softer than the album version and highlighted a different dimension of the song.
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Not a Single ReleaseEven though it is one of the more popular songs from the "Beautiful Garbage" album, "Shut Your Mouth" was never released as a single in the U.S, However, it was released as a single in United Kingdom in July 2002.
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Cover VersionsDespite not being one of their biggest hits, "Shut Your Mouth" has been covered by numerous acts, showcasing its influence and popularity within the music industry.
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Song StyleThe style of "Shut Your Mouth" shows Garbage's commitment to their roots, with a blend of grungy guitar riffs, electronic beats, and strong, passionate vocals – a unique blend that became the band's trademark.
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