Silenced by the Night
Keane Lyrics
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I close my eyes, see you and me driving
If I am a river, you are the ocean
Got the radio on, got the wheels in motion
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
I lie in the dark, I feel I'm falling
Feel your hand on my back, hear your voice calling
I'm out of my depth girl, stick close to me
Because the people in this town, they look straight through me
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
'Cause baby, I'm not scared of this world when you're here
No baby, I'm not scared of this world when you're here
Oh, you and I, we're gonna rise again
Oh, you and I, we're gonna rise again
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
The opening lines of Keane's song "Silenced by the Night" evoke a sense of resignation to the bleakness of city living; "In a city like mine there's no point in fighting." The singer turns to escapism, picturing himself driving with his loved one. The imagery of the river and ocean is utilized, highlighting their complementary relationship. The radio and movement of the car all indicate a tentative hope, despite the challenges present in the city.
Moving into the chorus, the song becomes more affirmative, with a sense of determination: "But you and I, we're gonna rise again." The past tense of "were silenced" is juxtaposed with the present tense of "we're gonna rise again", indicating a shift in perspective, from feeling powerless to actively working towards change. The use of the word 'divided' hints at the barriers that may exist, either within their relationship or external factors, that need to be overcome. The desire to "love the way we used to then" speaks to nostalgia for a better time.
The final verse explores a sense of vulnerability, with the singer admitting he feels out of his depth in the city. The phrase "stick close to me" reveals a sense of fear and a need for reassurance from his partner. In the last repetition of the chorus, the singer asserts that he's not scared of the world anymore, with the implication being that his loved one provides the support and strength he needs to persevere. Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of feelings of isolation and hopelessness faced in the modern world, and the importance of human relationships in overcoming those struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
In a city like mine there's no point in fighting
This city is oppressive, and it's not worth trying to fight against its suffocation.
I close my eyes, see you and me driving
When I close my eyes, I can picture you and me in a car, driving away from this city and its troubles.
If I am a river, you are the ocean
You are massive and all-encompassing, and I feel like I flow into you like a river into the ocean.
Got the radio on, got the wheels in motion
We are on the move, music playing, ready to escape this city and whatever holds us back.
We were silenced by the night
The darkness and silence of the night overtook us, and we couldn't speak our minds or act freely.
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Even though we were brought down by the night, we will regain our strength and stand tall again.
Divided from the light
We are separated from the light, from goodness and happiness, in this oppressive city.
I wanna love the way we used to then
I want to go back to the way things used to be, when our love was strong and we were free to be ourselves.
I lie in the dark, I feel I'm falling
I am alone in the darkness, feeling like I'm losing my grip on reality.
Feel your hand on my back, hear your voice calling
But then I feel your reassuring touch on my back, and I hear your voice calling me back to reality.
I'm out of my depth girl, stick close to me
I feel like I'm in too deep, but I need you to stay close to me and help me navigate this difficult situation.
Because the people in this town, they look straight through me
The people in this city don't see me for who I am, and I feel invisible and unimportant.
'Cause baby, I'm not scared of this world when you're here
With you by my side, I am not afraid of the challenges this world presents.
Oh, you and I, we're gonna rise again
Together, we will overcome whatever obstacles we face and emerge stronger than ever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE JOSEPH, RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, THOMAS OLIVER CHAPLIN, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY
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@salomelomouri
In a city like mine, there's no point in fighting
I close my eyes, see you and me driving
If I am a river, you are the ocean
Got the radio on, got the wheels in motion
[Chorus]
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
I lie in the dark, I feel I'm falling
Feel your hand on my back, hear your voice calling
I'm out of my depth girl, stick close to me
Because the people in this town, they look straight through me
[Chorus]
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
Cause baby I'm not scared of this world when you're here
And baby I'm not scared of this world when you're here
Oh oh oh
You and I we're gonna rise again
Oh oh oh
You and I, we're gonna rise again
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
@coolheart8
In a city like mine there's no point in fighting
I close my eyes, see you and me driving
If I am a river, you are the ocean
Got the radio on, got the wheels in motion
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
I lie in the dark; I feel I'm falling
Feel your hand on my back; hear your voice calling
I'm out of my depth, girl, stick close to me
Because the people in this town
They look straight through me
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
'Cause, baby, I'm not scared of this world when you're here
No, baby I'm not scared of this world when you're here
Ooohh oohoo, you and I, we're gonna rise again
Ooohh oohoo, you and I, we're gonna rise again
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
@leticia-contreras
SILENCED BY THE NIGHT
In a city like mine there's no point in fighting
I close my eyes, I see you and me driving
If I am a river, you are the ocean
Got the radio on, got the wheels in motion
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
I lie in the dark, I feel I'm fallin'
Feel your hand on my back, hear your voice callin'
I'm out of my depth, girl, stick close to me
Because the people in this town, they look straight through me
We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
'Cause baby, I'm not scared of this World when you're here
No baby, I'm not scared of this World when you're here
Oh-oh-oh you and I, we're gonna rise again
Oh-oh-oh you and I, we're gonna rise again
We were silenced by the night but you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I wanna love the way we used to then
@outrunner8295
Criminally underrated.
@elodiesanfilippo6051
It's sooo true
@andrewhotshot54
Totally this song was so good . I saw them in 2019 and he killed it at the royal Albert hall. I have some videos on TikTok
@lesleyderamaut7682
That's because they make meaningful songs in a superficial world.
@chrislofkin3066
So called music lovers today are too lazy to look and listen to brilliant music like Keane
@tobymillett1841
Bloody cracker...
@rromeijn1
Keane is my nr 1 band. Have seen them 6 times and it was super every single time. I think they do not get enough recognition. The emotion that I feel whenever I listen to their music is unparalleled. They are the soundtrack of my life since hopes and fears. No other group makes me feel like they do. All songs are great but my favorites are: Myth, try again, bedshaped, he used to be a lovely boy, thin air and put the radio on. Keane forever !!!
@lucijakralj6937
apsolutely agree! I also love The killers they give me that vibe
@grdrg
🎉
@saniarenata1575
Yesss ❤