Silent
Anna Richey Lyrics


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Wake up in a new day but it don't feel that new
Same faces around me with the same point of view
Everything is perfect, everything's ok
Just swallow the lies and let your emotions fade
But my heart won't be quiet, I feel a change

No more black and white
This life's too colorful, beautiful
Don't know what lies ahead but

I'm ready now, it's time (gotta go, gotta get out of this town)
And leave my fear behind (nothing left over here can't stick around)
My dreams are loud and my heart's wide awake
And all I know is I'm not meant to be silent

Wake up to a new voice telling me where to go
It sounds like I got no choice but to keep on this road
Got my own opinion, my own words to say
Got my own visions, so I know I can't stay
There's no looking back now, I feel a change

I'm letting go it's time yeah (gotta go, gotta get out of this town)
And leave my fear behind me (nothing left over here can't stick around)
I'm ready now it's time yeah (gotta go, gotta get of this town)
And leave my fear behind me (nothing left over here can't stick around)





My dreams are loud and my heart's wide awake
And all I know is I'm not meant to be silent

Overall Meaning

The song "Silent" by Anna Richey talks about breaking free from a life that does not make one feel alive. The song's lyrics suggest that the singer, despite living what seems to be a perfect life, feels stifled by the monotony of their existence. They realize that they are not meant to be silent and that there is a change that they need to make in their life. The singer is ready to let go of their fear, take chances and follow their heart's desires, which they have been keeping quiet for too long.


The lyrics suggest some form of internal conflict between conforming and following one's desires. The singer feels trapped by the same old routine and the same people but can no longer endure living in what they perceive to be a lie. The song's lyrics encourage taking bold steps in the pursuit of one's dreams, even if it means having to leave behind what is comfortable and familiar.


The chorus, 'My dreams are loud and my heart's wide awake, And all I know is I'm not meant to be silent' is a rallying cry for anyone who feels stuck in their current situation and is looking for inspiration to make a change. These words suggest that by taking a chance and pursuing your passions, you might find your true calling.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up in a new day but it don't feel that new
Waking up to a new day feels like nothing has changed


Same faces around me with the same point of view
The people around me have the same thoughts and beliefs


Everything is perfect, everything's ok
Everything looks perfect from the outside, but it's not


Just swallow the lies and let your emotions fade
Ignore the truth and suppress your emotions


But my heart won't be quiet, I feel a change
Despite trying to ignore it, I know that change is coming


No more black and white
Life is not just good or bad, it's full of colors


This life's too colorful, beautiful
Life is too precious to waste in sadness


Don't know what lies ahead but
The future is uncertain


I'm ready now, it's time (gotta go, gotta get out of this town)
I'm prepared to leave and start a new chapter in my life


And leave my fear behind (nothing left over here can't stick around)
I don't want my fear to hold me back, I need to move on


My dreams are loud and my heart's wide awake
My dreams are powerful and my heart is ready for whatever comes next


And all I know is I'm not meant to be silent
I refuse to remain voiceless, I will speak my mind and follow my dreams


Wake up to a new voice telling me where to go
A new voice is guiding me in a new direction


It sounds like I got no choice but to keep on this road
It seems like I have no other option than to keep moving forward


Got my own opinion, my own words to say
I have my own thoughts and ideas that I want to express


Got my own visions, so I know I can't stay
I have my own dreams and I can't stay where I am to achieve them


There's no looking back now, I feel a change
I'm committed to moving forward and I feel that something is happening


I'm letting go it's time yeah (gotta go, gotta get out of this town)
I'm releasing my past and it's time for me to leave this town


And leave my fear behind me (nothing left over here can't stick around)
I'm leaving my fear behind and I can't stay where there's nothing left for me


I'm ready now it's time yeah (gotta go, gotta get of this town)
I'm ready to start a new chapter in my life and I need to leave this town


My dreams are loud and my heart's wide awake
My dreams are powerful and my heart is ready for whatever comes next


And all I know is I'm not meant to be silent
I refuse to remain voiceless, I will speak my mind and follow my dreams




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Comments from YouTube:

@RobWinfield

The world needs singers like you...stay true to yourself and never let the world drag you down...beautiful voice awesome talent...keep singing these inspiring songs.

@TheAnnaRichey

Thank you so much! this means the world! thank you a million!💗

@ericthaynemusic

This is so beautiful! Your voice sounds amazing!

@TheAnnaRichey

Thank you so much, Eric! :)

@jameswag13

Anna Richey can u sing it in acoustic?

@TheAnnaRichey

+James Villas That would be fun! I will try it! Thanks for the suggestion!

@mtggtm4174

You have so much voice control. It is amazing. Your songs are so meaningful too.

@TheAnnaRichey

thank you so much! you are so sweet!💗

@miguelatibayan8397

hey i'm one of those people who found you cause of your comment on Tori Kelly's video. i noticed all their comments were on how good you are, so i checked and boom you are! :) congratulations!

@TheAnnaRichey

Thank you so much! That's so sweet! Thanks for checking out my video! :)

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