Tyler Posey, famous for being a heartthrob teenage werewolf, just released a pop-punk song called “Shut Up” with fellow artists phem and Travis Barker. While “Shut Up” is not the first song Posey has released, it is the first without his band. It is also the most popular to date, and my personal favorite.
I was shocked when I heard that Tyler Posey produced music, but very pleasantly surprised. Recently, there have been a lot of actors who have shifted to dabble in music, like Dylan Minnette, but I have always been skeptical since they are actors first-and-foremost in my mind. However, I would highly suggest that you listen to Posey’s music, especially “Shut Up.”
“Shut Up” is a song about a relationship falling apart. While we can assume that the lyrics describe a romantic relationship, it might be interpreted as a friendship as well. The versatility of the lyrics makes the relationship relatable to every listener. It is common to have felt that you were not good enough for a significant other, but even if you have never experienced such a thing, similar dynamics are reflected in friendships.
“Shut Up” is particularly impactful with gutting description. In the chorus, Posey says, “your words only make it hurt.” This suggests that Posey was feeling criticized in his relationship. His significant other is saying things to hurt his feelings instead of actually trying to fix certain issues.
Posey also feels that his significant other is “counting on my mistakes,” which implies that, instead of feeling love, he feels like he is walking on eggshells around his significant other as if they are waiting for him to screw up.
“You make me feel two feet tall,” Posey sings, suggesting that his significant other acts in ways that make him feel inferior and small. Everyone has felt belittled in this way at some point in their lives.
Posey says, “I'm learning how to walk away / even though it feels so wrong,” because he knows it would be for the best if he let his partner go. He’s working on it, but it feels so wrong to not be with them, despite the horrible things they have done. It seems Posey is speaking to both himself and his partner when he says, “givе it up, it'll never work,” since there is nothing salvageable in their relationship. Despite all this, he still feels like he is “not enough for” his partner.
Overall, “Shut Up” is an emotional song about bringing something that was once your whole world to an end. The song is relatable and emotional and perfect to cry to, or to just be sad while listening to it.