An Open Letter

By Axcelle

On Tangerines

Released on March 27, 2026

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[Intro]

(Stop making me laugh)

(You’re laughing, that’s why I’m laughing)

(Oh, God… like– I’m really glad that you’ve grown, and–)

(It’s like a whiplash)

(Oh my God)

This is an open letter

And I won’t be metaphorical


[Verse 1]

Seems like you know more ‘bout my life than I

You must have so much time in your hands

(In your hands)

You got it from somebody that’s not me

You got it from a friend of a friend

Either way, I just can’t understand


[Pre-Chorus]

I feel like you talk too much

I think that you should give it up

You don’t even know me personally

To be making up stories (stories)

I don’t even know your name

I can’t even recall your face

So who are you to come try and invade my space?


[Chorus]

So shut your mouth

It’s not that hard to survive

Without having to pry, you’re wasting your time

So shut your mouth

You must be bored with yourselves

You buy the lies that they sell

Then take it somewhere else

So shut your mouth


[Post-Chorus]

I don’t need your permission (Mmm)

If I want validation (Yeah)

I will be alright

(So shut your mouth)

All that talk ‘bout my body (Mmm)

Who I kiss and my hobbies (Yeah)

It’s not worth a dime

(So shut your mouth)


[Verse 2]

It seems like all you ever do is hate

There’s somebody new to pick apart the following day

(Following day)

I don’t know how you live your life that way

Is it simply oh-so stale that you have nothing nice to say?


[Pre-Chorus]

I feel like you talk too much

I think that you should give it up

You don’t even know me personally

To be making up stories (stories)

I don’t even know your name

I can’t even recall your face

So who are you to come try and invade my space?


[Chorus]

So shut your mouth

It’s not that hard to survive

Without having to pry, you’re wasting your time

So shut your mouth

You must be bored with yourselves

You buy the lies that they sell

Then take it somewhere else

So shut your mouth


[Bridge]

Why are other people’s lives your greatest concern?

You’re singing my songs, it’s my dances you learn

My business is mine, I swear, you’ll be fine

When I hop off your mind


[Chorus]

It’s not that hard to survive (to survive)

Without having to pry, you’re wasting your time

So shut your mouth

You must be bored with yourselves

You buy the lies that they sell

Then take it somewhere else

So shut your mouth


[Post-Chorus]

I don’t need your permission (Mmm)

If I want validation (Yeah)

I will be alright

(So shut your mouth)

All that talk ‘bout my body (Mmm)

Who I kiss and my hobbies (Yeah)

It’s not worth a dime

(So shut your mouth)


[Outro]

Ooh, mmh

(So stupid)

So shut your mouth

No, seriously, shut up