Silence Is Golden
Brian Poole And The Tremeloes Lyrics
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To see someone do something to her
Oh don't it pain to see someone cry
How especially if that someone is her
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
Even though there is no where to go
How could she tell he deceived her so well
Pity she'll be the last one to know
How many times will she fall for his lines
Should I tell her or should I be cool
And if I tried I know she'd say I lied
Mind your business don't hurt her you fool
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
The lyrics of "Silence is Golden" by Brian Poole and the Tremeloes describe the inner turmoil of someone who watches a dear friend or loved one suffer because of a deceitful partner. The first verse evokes a sense of empathy and sadness in the listener, as they understand the pain of seeing someone they care about hurt. The second verse is a hesitant self-reflection, as the singer is aware of the futility of words and conscious of the risk of intervening in someone else's relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase "Silence is golden", seemingly to reinforce the idea that sometimes silence and observation is the only way to show support.
The song explores themes of trust, deception, and loyalty in relationships. The underlying message advises caution in interfering in others' affairs, while also acknowledging the difficulty of watching someone suffer. The song's title, "Silence is Golden", has become a popular catchphrase and has been used in various contexts, from parenting to political discussions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh don't it hurt deep inside
It's really painful to see someone being mistreated.
To see someone do something to her
It's especially painful to see someone you care about being hurt by someone else.
Oh don't it pain to see someone cry
It's painful to see someone you care about crying.
How especially if that someone is her
It's even more painful if the person crying is someone you care about deeply.
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Sometimes it's better to keep quiet, but it's hard to ignore what's happening right in front of you.
Talking is cheap people follow like sheep
People are easily influenced by what others say, regardless of whether it's true or not.
Even though there is no where to go
Despite there being no clear direction or solution, people will still follow blindly.
How could she tell he deceived her so well
It's hard to detect when someone is lying or being deceitful, especially when they do it convincingly.
Pity she'll be the last one to know
It's unfortunate that the person being deceived will only realize the truth after everyone else already knows.
How many times will she fall for his lines
It's concerning how many times this person will believe the lies and deceit of someone else.
Should I tell her or should I be cool
It's a dilemma to decide whether to warn the person being deceived or to stay silent and not get involved.
And if I tried I know she'd say I lied
There's a risk that the person being warned will not believe what they're being told and instead accuse the person warning them of lying.
Mind your business don't hurt her you fool
Others may advise to mind your own business and not get involved, but it's still difficult to see someone who is dear to you being hurt.
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Even though it's sometimes better to stay quiet, it's hard to ignore what's happening in front of you.
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
Reiterating the previous line to reinforce the message that it's hard to stay quiet when you can see something happening that is hurting someone you care about.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB CREWE, BOB GAUDIO
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@mishu1956
Oh, don't it hurt deep inside
To see someone do something to her
Oh, don't it pain to see someone cry
Oh, especially when someone is her
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
Talking is cheap, people follow like sheep
Even though there is nowhere to go
How could she tell? He deceived her so well
Pity she'll be the last one to know
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
How many times did she fall for his lies?
Should I tell her or should I keep cool?
And if I tried I know she'll say I lied
Mind your business, don't hurt her, you fool
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
But my eyes still see, but my eyes still see
@aj6495
Danced to this song, and deeply in love in 1967. I was 15 yrs. Old. Now 72. But i still remember the girl and the time i was young and so in love❤
@Ben_Zinka-Nister
Me too. 😔😔😔
@dougelliott5191
Greatest songs Greatest times.
@clydequinn4395
I guess its normal to never forget our first Love.... Somewhere out there is mine
@hendrikdebruin4012
67 and still waiting for that first love. When I get up there I will have some questions to ask.
@CarlosSanchez-fi1bb
Disculpen la pregunta LOS TREMELOES fueron cuatrillisos? Esque son idénticos.
@judydomagalla4256
1967 I was 14 years, now i am 70 and I still love this song...💕
@kikaklaus9515
so am I 😀
@Battek1
To były piękne lata...
@oltedders
I graduated from high school in 1967. Turned 74 3 weeks ago. The beauty of this song is enduring.