Shut Up
Nick Lachey · SoulO [2003]
You say you want me, that you hate me,
try to love me, wanna break me,
Guess Im sleepin' on the couch again, you say no when you mean yes
is this a game, some kind of test?
Now why can't we just
Turn out the light, forget how to fight,
cause we got tonight (Cause')
(Chorus)
When we take our clothes off, don't you know the world stops,
When we touch, when we kiss, when we shut up for a moment,
We are mind to mind on one thing, you and me or nothing,
When we touch, when we kiss, when we shut up don't say anything at all
Throw a glass straight at my head, swear up and down you want me dead,
I guess love is in the air tonight
You bite my neck, I pull your hair, Next thing we know no underwear
Now why can't we just
Turn out the light, forget how to fight,
cause we got tonight (Cause')
(Chorus x2)
Use your tounge to wet your lips,
touch them with your finger tips,
don't say nothing else...
Shut up Shut up Shut up Shut up... Oh oh oh...
Only want to hear your breath, no sigh or scream
your nothing less, don't say nothing else
Shut up Shut up Shut up Shut up... Shut up
(chorus x2)
About Shut Up
Nick Lachey's "Shut Up" serves as a defining track on his 2003 album *SoulO*, reflecting the introspective and soulful direction he took during his solo career. Released alongside hits like "This I Swear" and "Edge of Eternity," the song exemplifies the R&B and pop influences that characterized his work in the early 2000s. The recording features Lachey's signature vocal delivery, blending emotional vulnerability with a polished production style that resonated with fans of contemporary soul music. As part of a cohesive body of work from that era, the track highlights his ability to craft personal narratives within a broader musical context, distinguishing his solo sound from his earlier work with Boyzone. The song remains a notable example of the genre's evolution during its release period.