Enjoy the Silence
Ankhagram Lyrics


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(Depeche Mode Cover)

Words like violence
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 wanted
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





Enjoy the silence

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Ankhagram's cover of Depeche Mode's hit "Enjoy the Silence" suggests that the singer's world is a quiet, peaceful one until words that are sharp and powerful "like violence" come crashing in on them. The words "break the silence" piercing through the singer's "little world" is not a welcome intrusion but a painful one which "pierces right through" the them. The singer pleads with someone, perhaps their loved one, to try and understand this pain in their heart.


Despite the pain and tumultuous feelings, the singer claims that they don't need words to express themselves nor do they need reassurances of love, all that they want is to hold their loved one in their arms. The lyrics suggest that vows are just mere words and are not enough to keep a relationship going. Words are trivial and meaningless, but the pleasure derived from a relationship remains as does the pain. The singer seems to suggest that words only serve to inflict pain in any situation, and so "enjoy the silence" as it is far better than any words could be.


In summary, Ankhagram's interpretation of "Enjoy the Silence" emphasizes how words can be more harmful than helpful; reinforcing the idea that love is more about actions and gestures rather than hollow proclamations of affection. Silence is indeed golden, and it can be better for a relationship especially when words cannot convey certain feelings effectively.


Line by Line Meaning

Words like violence
The words spoken are often hurtful, causing pain like violence.


Break the silence
The silence is often broken by the harshness of spoken words.


Come crashing in
The words spoken often hit with force or destroy the tranquility of one's space.


Into my little world
The words spoken often invade one's personal, private realm.


Painful to me
The words spoken often cause emotional pain or suffering.


Pierce right through me
The words spoken can cut deeply, causing emotional wounds.


Can't you understand
The singer is asking for empathy or to be heard and understood.


Oh my little girl
The artist is calling out to someone they care about, almost as if asking for help or comfort.


All I ever wanted
The artist seeks peace, love, and understanding above all else.


All I ever needed
The artist states that what they truly require to feel whole is within their grasp.


Is here in my arms
What the singer needs/wants is within their physical, emotional, and mental reach.


Words are very unnecessary
The artist is stating that sometimes words are not as important or meaningful as other forms of communication or actions.


They can only do harm
The singer believes that sometimes it's better to say nothing than to cause pain or hurt with words.


Vows are spoken
Promises or commitments are often made verbally.


To be broken
Those promises or commitments are often not kept or broken.


Feelings are intense
Emotions can be very strong and affect one's behavior or perception of reality.


Words are trivial
The importance of words is downplayed compared to the intensity of emotions.


Pleasures remain
Good experiences and feelings are able to endure over time and be remembered.


So does the pain
The bad experiences and pain can also remain and be recalled.


Words are meaningless
Sometimes words lose their significance or importance over time or when used too often.


And forgettable
Words can be easily forgotten or dismissed compared to strong emotional experiences.


Enjoy the silence
The artist is advocating for peace, and to find solace in the quiet moments without the burden of spoken words.




Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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