Flindtbjerg August 21st, 2005 05:12PM  

Yes, this song is about having enough, but unlike most Linkin Park songs, this one's not got as general a meaning. This song was written out of frustration. LP were frustrated that writing the song Runaway was not going so well. Also, they've said that they were inspired by angry neighbours to write the bridge of Shut up, as they would rehearse in the rappers living room.

ChesterChaz November 15th, 2005 05:30PM  

This song is most definitely not about anyone's girlfriend. Chester wrote this song when he was frustrated becuase he couldnt write anything and he finally got so mad he threw a bowl of fruit at the wall and wrote this song, which turned out to be their first hit. So the the songs really about being mad because of a frustrating situation.

vampire December 9th, 2006 09:09PM  

I think this song is about being so pissed with everyone. When he says ‘everything you say to me takes me one step closer to the edge and I'm about to break I need a little room to breathe,’ I think the edge could be anything it could just be going away on a holiday for a while or it could be suicide, one little thing could tip you over and you break I know how he feels I was so pissed with everyone, my boyfriend, my family, my so-called friends, and for about two days straight all I did was listen to this song over and over again. I love this song it’s awesome.

anonymous August 1st, 2007 05:52PM  

The song is about teenagers. Or people who are mentaly sensitive like teenagers. You know the feeling every time your dad or mom keeps talking about how lazy/stupid/fat/ugly you are and brings you one step closer to the edge and goes insane.

anonymous June 15th, 2009 04:01AM  

To me this song is about pressure.Well..i really love this song cuz it reflects how i feel.My dad is always talking about how bad my life would be if i dont study hard.And if i work hard,i'll live in a world like heaven.So it's Heaven or Hell.And im really believing his words(and now im suffering from depression..:(..).The lyrics said"I'M ABOUT TO BREAK!"..I think it mean an emotional breakdown.Yea..the sad thing is Ive already "broke".And i think "less i hear the less you say" is what i should do when my dad was talking about my future.I shouldn't have listened to 'him.Hope i've made it clear.