Shut Up
The Black Eyed Peas · Elephunk [2003]
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
[chorus]
We try to take it slow
But we're still losing control
And we try to make it work
But it still ends up the worst
And I'm crazy
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
[chorus]
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
Cuz fools in lust could never get enough of love
Showin him the love that you be givin
Changing up your livin
For a lovin transision
Girl its a mission 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
"Who the hell?!?"
Who the hell?
What the hell's going down?
Too much of the bickering
Kill it with the sound and
[chorus]
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? Cuz 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
Cuz 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 useless
Woooaaahhh!!!
[chorus]
Stop the talking baby
Or I start walking baby [repeat]
Is that all there is [repeat till fade]
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
[chorus]
We try to take it slow
But we're still losing control
And we try to make it work
But it still ends up the worst
And I'm crazy
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
[chorus]
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
Cuz fools in lust could never get enough of love
Showin him the love that you be givin
Changing up your livin
For a lovin transision
Girl its a mission 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
"Who the hell?!?"
Who the hell?
What the hell's going down?
Too much of the bickering
Kill it with the sound and
[chorus]
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? Cuz 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
Cuz 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 useless
Woooaaahhh!!!
[chorus]
Stop the talking baby
Or I start walking baby [repeat]
Is that all there is [repeat till fade]
Shut Up - The Black Eyed Peas
Released in 2003 on the album Elephunk, "Shut Up" is a high-energy track by The Black Eyed Peas that exemplifies their early fusion of hip-hop and electronic dance music. Featuring the iconic vocal hook from Fergie, the song serves as a pivotal moment in the group's transition toward a more polished, pop-oriented sound. It showcases the band's signature blend of rhythmic beats and catchy melodies that would define their subsequent success. As a staple of their discography during this era, the recording captures the vibrant atmosphere of early 2000s club culture and laid the groundwork for their massive mainstream breakthrough in the following years.