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Overall Meaning

The instrumental opening of Blake Lewis's song Silence Is Golden sets the tone for the emotional journey that the song takes the listener on. The melody is both haunting and sweet, creating a sense of longing and sadness. It's as if the music is trying to convey a feeling that is too complex to put into words, and it succeeds in doing so.


As the instrumental progresses, the listener can't help but feel a sense of anticipation for what is to come. There is an underlying tension present in the music that hints at something waiting to be revealed. When the lyrics finally do come in, they are a perfect match for the beauty and complexity of the music that precedes them. The song is a message to someone who has been hurt, telling them that it's okay to feel pain and that the singer is there for them, even if they don't want to talk about it.


Overall, Blake Lewis's Silence Is Golden is a powerful song that uses both music and lyrics to convey a message of empathy and understanding. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes the best thing we can do for someone who is hurting is simply to be there for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Silence is golden
Being quiet can be valuable and powerful


Farther than words
Sometimes not saying anything at all can have a stronger impact than actually speaking


Weight of emotion
The intense feelings inside you can be heavy and overwhelming


Behind the smile
Even when you appear happy, you might be dealing with personal struggles and pain


Don't say you're hurting
You may not want to admit your pain to others, or you may want them to figure it out without you having to say it


Don't say you're hurting
You may not want to admit your pain to others, or you may want them to figure it out without you having to say it


Cause nothing is broken
Like they say, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.' Sometimes it's better to just leave things as they are instead of trying to force a solution


Close the door
Shutting someone or something out entirely can provide a sense of closure and finality


Quietly locked
Keeping things to yourself and not sharing them with others can be a form of self-preservation


I can't take this
The weight of your emotions can become too much to bear and overwhelming


Gotta break this
At some point, you have to release the emotions inside you and find a way to break free from the pain


I'm so tired of faking
Pretending to be okay when you're not can be exhausting and draining


I'm so tired of faking
Pretending to be okay when you're not can be exhausting and draining


I'm so tired of faking
Pretending to be okay when you're not can be exhausting and draining


Silence is golden
Being quiet can be valuable and powerful




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Blake Colin Lewis

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