“Shut Down” by writer, producer, and singer Lisa Panagos starts with a charming and slow beginning that transforms into a soft ballad about the hardships of love. The song is bittersweet, and its lyrics relatable to anyone who’s ever been in a romantic relationship. The melody carries you through the heartache, but it balances itself with the beautiful vocals of Panagos. The bridge shines on with an enchanting guitar solo that accompanies the song all the way through the end, giving it a very classic touch. “Shut Down” has that sound that makes for a timeless song that will never go out of style.
Shut Down Backstory
“Not everyone has a great Valentine’s Day. Sometimes you are disappointed and have nothing to talk about. Sometimes your partner shuts down and just doesn’t communicate. Hell, sometimes I don’t communicate and my partner may be confused.
With or without a partner, we have crushes too. We want to tell someone how we feel. We just want to communicate whether it is to our friend, wife, husband, lover, or crush. It all comes from a place of love and full of the heartwarming feeling that is Valentine’s day.
This song, ‘Shut Down’ is a dark but positive reflection on love. Sometimes we might be able to love again. Sometimes we won’t. I’m just telling the truth from my perspective and how I feel towards one or multiple people in my life. Leave the rest to your imagination. IMAGINE!” Lisa Panagos
How about me
Don’t you care about how I feel
Trying' hard to do it right
All we do is fight, hey what about me
And how about us
Don’t you want to work this out
Well if you do, you know it takes two
And I’m tired of these lonely nights
When you’re runnin’ around with your crowd
I’m chillin’ I’m fine, til’ you bring me down
With no words, you shut me out
Just when you’re pulling me close you shut down
I’m tired of being second
To all of your so-called friends
There in the middle of the night
Just there for the “party” friend
Well they don’t see the hard times
When you’re rocking in my arms
Too strung out to sleep
Past memories messin’ with your mind
When you’re runnin’ around with your crowd
I’m chillin’ I’m fine, til’ you bring me down
With no words, you shut me out
Just when you’re pulling me close you shut down
Quit shutting me out
All we do is fight
Quit shutting me out
Quit bringing us down
Quit shutting me out
When you’re runnin’ around with your crowd
I’m chillin’ I’m fine til’ you bring me down
With no words, you shut me out
Just when you’re pulling me close you shut down
Guitar solo
When you’re runnin’ around with your crowd
I’m chillin’ I’m fine til’ you bring me down
With no words, you shut me out
Just when you’re pulling me close you shut down
Quit shutting me out
Copyright: Lisa Marie Panagos
Written by: Lisa Panagos
Lisa Panagos Music Publishing/BMI