Enjoy The Silence
โฅTori Amos Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand?
Oh my little girl
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence
In "Enjoy the Silence," Tori Amos captures the power of silence and the inadequacy of words. With words like violence, Amos explains how words can be piercing and can cause pain, but silence can be soothing. The line "All I ever wanted, all I ever needed, is here in my arms," highlights the power of physical affection in communicationโsometimes words are unnecessary, and simple physical touch can convey all we need to express.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The harsh words spoken by others hurt me deeply like physical violence.
Break the silence
The peaceful silence is shattered by the unkind words that are spoken.
Come crashing in
The impact of the words is like a crashing wave, overwhelming and destructive.
Into my little world
My personal space and inner world are invaded by the words and their effects.
Painful to me
The words cause immense emotional pain and hurt inside me.
Pierce right through me
The words feel like a sharp object being plunged deeply into my soul.
Can't you understand?
Despite the obvious pain caused by the words, others seem oblivious to their effects.
Oh my little girl
The artist feels small, vulnerable and powerless like a little girl.
All I ever wanted
The artist desires love, acceptance and understanding from others.
All I ever needed
The artist's needs are simple - to be loved and accepted for who she is.
Is here in my arms
The singer finds comfort and solace in physical touch and closeness.
Words are very unnecessary
Words often fail to convey true meaning and can often cause more harm than good.
They can only do harm
Words can hurt, inflame and even destroy relationships and people's lives.
Vows are spoken
Promises are often made with the best intentions but can be broken easily.
To be broken
Despite the desire to keep them, promises are often not kept and are easily forgotten.
Feelings are intense
Emotions can be powerful and overwhelming, sometimes beyond our ability to control them.
Words are trivial
Compared to the depth and intensity of emotions, words can seem shallow and insignificant.
Pleasures remain
Despite the difficulties in life, there are still moments of joy and happiness.
So does the pain
Along with the good, there is always going to be pain and suffering in life.
Words are meaningless
Words can be empty and hollow without emotional depth and sincerity behind them.
And forgettable
Words can be easily forgotten and lose their impact over time.
Enjoy the silence
Sometimes, it is better to say nothing at all and just appreciate the peace and quiet.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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Lyrics:
I had no choice but to hear you
You stated your case time and again
I thought about it
You treat me like I'm a princess
I'm not used to liking that
You ask how my day was
You've already won me over in spite of me
Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole
You're so much braver than I gave you credit for
That's not lip service
You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
You are the bearer of unconditional things
You held your breath and the door for me
Thanks for your patience
You're the best listener that I've ever met
You're my best friend
Best friend with benefits
What took me so long?
I've never felt this healthy before
I've never wanted something rational
I am aware now
I am aware now
You've already won me over in spite of me
Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
@maryannlago2
Lyrics
I had no choice but to hear you
You stated your case time and again
I thought about it
You treat me like I'm a princess
I'm not used to liking that
You ask how my day was
You've already won me over in spite of me
Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
Don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
Your love is thick and it swallowed me whole
You're so much braver than I gave you credit for
That's not lip service
You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
You are the bearer of unconditional things
You held your breath and the door for me
Thanks for your patience
You're the best listener that I've ever met
You're my best friend
Best friend with benefits
What took me so long?
I've never felt this healthy before
I've never wanted something rational
I am aware now
I am aware now
You've already won me over in spite of me
Don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
You've already won me over in spite of me
And don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet
And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are
I couldn't help it
It's all your fault
@neilmiller617
My wife died 9 weeks ago. I can imagine my wife saying these exact words to me before we were married. These lyrics remind me of things she had said in the past. Iโve listened to this song so many times the last several days. It makes me feel a bit closer to my wife, but also sad. Itโs a really good song.
@mambabales4188
Condolence Sir ๐๐ป. God bless
@mjkitty
Love and light to you Neil.
@ND-nv1vv
Sounds like true love. Embrace her spirit. Her arms are around you
@nnshjs9407
So sorry for you loss โค๏ธ
@LL-yi4vo
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@andrewparodi1920
A little historical context for those not old enough to knowโฆ. At the time that this video was released, music videos were still culturally relevant (MTV was still actually playing them on something called television), and Alanis Morrissette was the "It Girl" of the moment. This album was at the time the highest-selling debut by a female artist, ever. It has sold over 30 million copies to date, with Billboard magazine declaring it the best-selling pop record of the 1990s. Due to all of these factors, at the time this video was hardly seen as "cheap." Her face alone was more valuable than the most extravagant high-tech special-effects could ever be. At a point when music videos were so relevant that millions of dollars were spent in producing them (and MTV was still playing them), it was a downright radical act for her to release a video consisting of nothing but a close-up of her face. It only made her seem that much more cool. Young people of today: I love you; you're awesome; enjoy your youth, for us old people; but also try to learn a little history along the way, okay? (Oh, one more thingโฆ. Two thirds of the way through this song, she refers to her best friend, "best friends with benefits." That is the origin of the term people still use today: "Friends with benefits.")
@CardboardCreative
I was just a kid at the time, so my own experience with the music video is empty. I abolsutely adore it as an adult now, & even more with this context, so thanks :)
A similarly directed video with a separate context is Janelle Monae's "Cold War". A little more dramatic, a little more veiled, but her face & emotions as one of many faces of black America.
@asifmetal666
O man im over thirty..
Damn
Already one step closer to grave..
@JeffSims009
Andrew Parodi I understand what you are saying, but this music video is pretty terrible.