[Verse 1] Little children, gather ‘round Let me break this slowly down There’s a concept, simple, sweet Means your noise level retreats You got lungs and you got voice But right now you ain’t got choice There are babies, fast asleep And you’re sounding like a stampede [Pre-Chorus] Tiptoe, whisper, use your head Or you’ll wish you went to bed [Chorus] What part of quiet don’t you understand? Do I need a chart? Do I need a band? Keep your expletive-deletive volume down Or I’m gonna lose it right here and now Shhh means silence, not a game Not a chance to scream my name What part of quiet don’t you get? You ain’t seen “loud angry” yet [Verse 2] Running circles, pounding floors Slamming all the kitchen drawers Every step’s a thunderclap Every giggle turns to WHAM I said once and I said twice Now I’m done with being nice You keep poking at the bear Now the bear is VERY aware [Pre-Chorus] Last call, final warning sign Y’all are runnin’ outta time [Chorus] What part of quiet don’t you understand? Do I need flashcards in my hand? Keep your expletive-deletive volume down Before I start layin’ consequences down Shhh means silence, not a show Not a place for WWE throws What part of quiet don’t you get? You’re about to earn regret [Bridge (spoken/sung, dramatic build)] Oh I hear the whispers… turning into laughs… Laughs into chaos… chaos into wrath… I’m about to break… I’m on the edge… One more squeak… ONE MORE STEP… You think I’m bluffin’? You think it’s funny? Keep it up— You’re losin’ money… privileges… snacks… I will take… EVERYTHING… BACK. [Breakdown Chorus (slower, intense)] So shut up, keep—keep quiet This ain’t a riot, don’t you try it Little brats, I mean that lovingly… kinda… maybe… not entirely [Final Chorus (big, explosive)] WHAT PART OF QUIET DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND?! I am now a one-person marching band Keep your expletive-deletive volume DOWN!!!! Or I will flip this whole house upside down There are kids sleeping in the other room You’re summoning parental doom What part of quiet don’t you get? You just haven’t learned it yet [Outro (quiet, defeated tone)] …oh look, now they’re finally still… Took a threat and iron will… peace for a minute [epic drum and orchestra ending]
