Quiet
Unveiling Unspoken Emotions: The Power of Silence in 'Quiet'
Lyrics
It’s been a waste of my breath and a waste of my time
Expresses frustration and disappointment in investing time and effort.
For me to express for me to define
Highlighting the difficulty in conveying thoughts or emotions.
What I’m trying to get through
Referencing the struggle to communicate a particular message.
What else can I do
Expressing a sense of helplessness or limited options.
Can’t force you to feel what you’re not going to feel
Acknowledging the inability to force someone to feel a certain way.
Accepting the fate accepting what’s real
Embracing reality and accepting the situation for what it is.
I don’t want to give up cause you mean way too much
Expressing determination not to give up due to the significant value attached to the person.
It’s on you face it in your eyes
Observing emotions reflected on the person's face and in their eyes.
It’s on you face you’ve already made up your mind
Noting that the person has already made a decision, evident in their expression.
Chorus
Indicating the start of the chorus section.
What does it take to be heard
Pose a question about the effort required to be heard.
What does it take to get inside it
Questioning the difficulty of getting through to someone.
I’ve shouted so loud that it hurts
Expressing the intensity of effort, shouting loudly to convey feelings.
I don’t know how your heart can still deny it
Expressing confusion about the other person's denial despite the emotional effort.
Sometimes to have strength in you your words
Highlighting the need for inner strength when facing adversity.
You’ve got to be quiet
Suggesting the importance of sometimes maintaining silence for resilience.
My silence is golden we don’t have a dime
Expressing the value of silence despite financial struggles.
I pay for indifference you leave it behind
Acknowledging the cost of indifference in a relationship.
Still you don’t have to say it
Stating that actions speak louder than words, and it's unnecessary to explicitly say things.
You’ve gone your own way
Noting the divergence in paths taken by the individuals involved.
It’s on your face it’s in you eyes
Observing emotions reflected on the person's face and in their eyes again.
It’s on you face you’ve already made up your mind
Reiterating that the person has already made a decision, visible in their expression.
Chorus
Indicating the start of the chorus section again.
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