Silence
Embracing Silence: A Reflection on Solitude and Voices
Lyrics
Silence is a good old friend
Silence is depicted as a familiar companion, a long-standing friend in the speaker's life.
She’s been with me ever since I could care
The speaker has known Silence since childhood or an early age, indicating a longstanding relationship.
She’s never let me down before
Silence has been reliable and has not disappointed the speaker in the past.
Silence
The repetition of "Silence" emphasizes its significance and may suggest its dominance in the speaker's life.
When I talk, she listens
When the speaker talks, Silence is a receptive listener, suggesting a one-sided communication dynamic.
When I leave it makes no difference
The speaker perceives that Silence remains unchanged when they depart, implying a constant presence.
She’s being loud, wish she’d settle down
Silence becomes metaphorically "loud," possibly indicating an internal turmoil or emotional conflict.
Oh she’s the only one who ever sticks around
Silence is the only consistent presence in the speaker's life, highlighting a sense of solitude or lack of companionship.
I hate the sound of her voice when she says
The speaker dislikes Silence's voice, especially when it conveys rejection or being turned down.
I’m the one who keeps turning her down, her down, her down, her down
Repetition of "her down" suggests a recurring pattern of rejecting Silence, perhaps reflecting internal struggles.
She holds me, tells me you’re on your own
Silence provides comfort by affirming the speaker's independence, even if it means being alone.
I believe her, she’s never been wrong before
The speaker trusts Silence's guidance, believing it has never been wrong in the past.
When I talk, she listens
Similar to line 5, Silence remains an attentive listener when the speaker talks.
When I leave it makes no difference
Reiteration of line 6, emphasizing that Silence remains unaffected by the speaker's departure.
She’s being loud, wish she’d settle down
Silence's metaphorical loudness persists, indicating ongoing emotional unrest or inner conflict.
Oh she’s the only one who ever sticks around
Repetition of line 8, underscoring Silence as the only enduring presence in the speaker's life.
I hate the sound of her voice when she says
Reiteration of the speaker's dislike for Silence's voice when conveying rejection.
I’m the one who keeps turning her down, her down, her down, her down
Continued repetition of rejecting Silence, suggesting an internal struggle or conflicted feelings.
I would love to get a few words in
The speaker expresses a desire to express themselves but finds it challenging due to the dominance of Silence.
She’s so quiet, I’ll just go back again
Silence's quietness makes it difficult for the speaker to communicate, leading to a cycle of withdrawal and return.
She said nothing, I knew that meant
Even when Silence says nothing, the speaker interprets it as a sign that Silence is about to depart.
She’s gonna leave
The speaker anticipates Silence leaving, possibly leading to a sense of abandonment or loss.
She’s being loud, wish she’d settle down
Reiteration of Silence's metaphorical loudness, emphasizing the internal turmoil or conflict.
Oh she’s the only one who ever sticks around
Repetition of Silence as the only constant presence, highlighting the speaker's solitude.
I hate the sound of her voice when she says
Continued dislike for Silence's voice when conveying rejection, emphasizing the recurring theme.
I’m the one who keeps turning her down, her down, her down, her down
Continued repetition of rejecting Silence, reinforcing the internal struggle and resistance to Silence's influence.
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