Shut Your Mouth

Garbage · Beautifulgarbage

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 itÂ’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
Shut your mouth
Try not to panic
Just shut your mouth
If you can do it
Just shut your mouth

What's your opinion of 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 wanna let me get you some
We know your music but of course we'd never buy it
ItÂ’s too fake man
Right man!
(We don't give a fucking damn)

Shut your mouth
Try not to panic
Just shut your mouth
If you can do it
Shut your mouth
Try not to panic
Just shut your mouth
If you can do it

I hear you say it
Play it smart girl
Win the game love
GiveÂ’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
GiveÂ’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 shitload

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 honor
On their graves
On their mouths
And their words say nothing

Shut your mouth
Try not to panic
Just shut your mouth
If you can do it
Shut your mouth
Try not to panic
Just shut your mouth
If you can do it
Just shut your mouth

I wanted to say something
Oh shut your mouth
I wanted to say something
Just shut your mouth
I wanted to say something
Oh shut your mouth
I wanted to be something
Just shut your mouth

Shut Your Mouth

Garbage's "Shut Your Mouth" stands as a defining track from their 1998 album *Beautifulgarbage*, marking a pivotal shift in the band's sonic identity. Following the experimental direction of *Version 2.0*, this recording blends industrial textures with melodic sensibilities, characteristic of the group's evolution during the late 1990s. The song exemplifies the band's ability to merge electronic production with emotive vocals, creating a sound that was both commercially accessible and critically acclaimed. It remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the era's post-grunge and alternative rock influences while maintaining the band's unique edge. The track continues to resonate within the broader landscape of alternative music, showcasing the enduring legacy of the group's innovative approach to songwriting and recording.