STFU! – English Lyrics

• By: Rina Sawayama

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the power of music as a form of protest with Rina Sawayama's "STFU!". This song is a masterclass in expressing raw emotion through a unique fusion of nu-metal and pop. For language learners, it's a fantastic opportunity to explore how tone, from sweet and melodic to aggressive and raw, can dramatically change the meaning and impact of words. "STFU!" is special because it transforms personal experiences of frustration into a universal anthem of defiance and empowerment.

[English]

Let's go!

I want to know, I want to know, yeah

I want to know, I want to know, yeah

I want to know, I want to know, yeah

I want to know, I want to know

Silence finally in my head

But it's too late, you already left

You're preaching even though I'm dead

You're like the first time under my pride

How come you don't expect me

To get mad when I'm angry?

You've never seen it though I know I'm not the only one

How come you don't respect me?

Expecting fantasies

Leave our reality, why don't you just sit down and...

Shut the fuck up, shut the fuck up (You)

Shut the fuck up, shut the fuck up (Uh-huh, shh!)

Shut the fuck up, shut the fuck up (You, I see you)

Shut the fuck up

Have you ever thought about taping your big mouth shut?

'Cause I have, many times, many times

I want to know, I want to know, yeah

I want to know, I want to know, yeah

I want to know, I want to know, yeah

I want to know, I want to know

Patience overrated

If you want it, come and get it

The feeling, need to mention

Rips me open, rips me open

I'm not being naturally negative, no

I don't wanna be that girl again, 'cause

I've been done and been through more friends

Than I can count on my fingertips

How come you don't detest me?

I am your medicine

And your reality, why don't you just sit down and...

Shut the fuck up, shut the fuck up (You, uh huh)

Shut the fuck up, shut the fuck up (Yeah, shh!)

Shut the fuck up, shut the fuck up (You, I see you)

Shut the fuck up

Have you ever thought about taping your big mouth shut?

'Cause I have, many times, many times

Have you ever thought about taping your big mouth shut?

'Cause I have, many times, many times

Like the first time (Like the first time)

Like the first time (Like the first time)

Like the first time (Like the first time)

Like the first time (Like the first time)

Like the first time (Like the first time)

Like the first time (Like the first time)

Like the first time (Like the first time)

(Like the first time) Yeah!

Like the first time, please

Like the first time, please

Like the first time, please

Like the first time, please

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
silence /ˈsaɪləns/ B2	noun - the absence of sound
mad /mæd/ B1	adjective - angry
expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ B1	verb - to regard something as likely to happen
reality /riˈælɪti/ B2	noun - the state of things as they actually exist
patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ B2	noun - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay
medicine /ˈmɛdɪsɪn/ B1	noun - the science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
tape /teɪp/ A2	verb - to fasten or attach with tape
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - large in size
open /ˈoʊpən/ A2	verb - to move or adjust something to allow access
count /kaʊnt/ A2	verb - to determine the total number of something
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things that are impossible or improbable
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1	verb - to admire someone or something deeply
angry /ˈæŋɡri/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing strong annoyance
leave /liːv/ A2	verb - to go away from a place
first /fɜːrst/ A1	adjective - coming before all others in time or order