Enjoy The Silence
♪ Depeche Mode Lyrics

Words like violence
The singer is hurt by the cruel words of others, which feel like acts of violence.

Break the silence
The hurtful words cut through the singer's peace and quiet, shattering their sense of safety.

Come crashing in
The hurtful words feel like an attack, an invasion of the singer's mind and emotions.

Into my little world
The artist's world is small and perhaps fragile, and the impact of others' words can feel overwhelming.

Painful to me
The artist feels real, physical pain as a result of the hurtful words.

Pierce right through me
The hurtful words penetrate the singer's sense of self, leaving a wound that is hard to heal.

Can't you understand?
The singer implores the listener to empathize with the pain they are feeling.

Oh my little girl
The artist may be addressing someone dear to them, such as a daughter, but this is left ambiguous.

All I ever wanted
The artist's desires are simple, and they don't require much beyond the presence of the person they are addressing.

All I ever needed
Again, the artist emphasizes that their needs are minimal - just the comfort of another's arms.

Is here in my arms
The singer finds solace and security in the warmth and embrace of another person.

Words are very unnecessary
The artist reflects that words, although the main mode of communication, often do more harm than good.

They can only do harm
The singer is disillusioned with the power of words, seeing them as potentially hurtful and unreliable.

Vows are spoken
The singer references a traditional commitment, such as marriage vows, which may not hold much meaning to them.

To be broken
The fragile nature of commitments and promises is acknowledged; they are easily broken and can't always be relied upon.

Feelings are intense
The artist is overwhelmed by their own emotional intensity, finding it hard to express in words.

Words are trivial
Words are seen as meaningless and inconsequential in comparison to the intense feelings the artist is experiencing.

Pleasures remain
The singer acknowledges that physical pleasure can still be found, despite the inadequacy of language to express their feelings.

So does the pain
The joys of physical pleasure are always balanced by the pain of emotional discomfort and hurtful words.

Words are meaningless
Once again, the artist emphasizes that words are unable to convey the depth and complexity of their emotions.

And forgettable
The artist believes that words are easily forgotten, whereas emotions and sensations are lasting and profound.

All I ever wanted
The repetition of this line underscores the simplicity and sincerity of the artist's desires.

All I ever needed
Again, the singer repeats this line to emphasize the power and importance of physical touch and presence over language.

Is here in my arms
The song ends with a final reaffirmation of the artist's belief that true comfort and solace can be found in the physical presence of others.

Words are very unnecessary
The closing line of the song reminds the listener of the message that has been repeated throughout: that words are inadequate to express the deepest parts of ourselves.

They can only do harm
The singer's final statement is a powerful indictment of the limitations of language, suggesting that words are more harmful than helpful when it comes to expressing our innermost thoughts and emotions.