Silent Cries
Cans Lyrics


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How can I take on this mission?
That I've been told to do
My hands are tied, I am crucified
I'm a stranger in a strange land

So now I'm feeling the pressure
It's boiling up inside
Where hatred only grows stronger
Comes a man, a beast, a killing machine

And visions that are haunting me
Through my blind eyes I still can see
The mission has to be done

Silent cries, the spirit dies
By the hands of the innocent
Before blue skies will fade to black

On a darkened horizon
The clouds are closing in
When skies are fading to black again
Hold your breath, I'm ready to attack

So now I'm caught in the action
There's nothing left to do
I fear the end coming nearer
Pull the trigger, now the curtain's closed

And all is coming back to me
Through open eyes I cannot see
The mission had to be done

Silent cries, the spirit dies
By the hands of the innocent
Before blue skies will fade to black

Silent cries, the spirit dies




Wash my hands of the innocent
I close my eyes and say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cans's song Silent Cries describe a person who has been assigned a mission that they do not want to undertake. They feel helpless and trapped as if their hands are tied and they are crucified. The singer is a stranger in an unfamiliar, strange land and now feels immense pressure building up inside them. They describe how hatred grows stronger, and violent tendencies increase day by day. The vision of the task haunts them, and though they cannot see with their blind eyes, they still know that the mission must be done.


The singer realizes that the spirit dies in silent cries as the innocent people are killed by a man, a beast, a killing machine with no remorse. The blue skies, which signify hope, will fade to black. The lyrics describe the dark horizon and the clouds closing in as the skies fade to black again. The singer stands ready to attack as they fear the end is near. In the final moments, the singer pulls the trigger, and the curtain closes. The mission has to be done, and the innocent people become collateral damage.


Silent cries, the spirit dies, washed my hands of the innocent is the last line of the song. It describes how the singer is trying to make sense of the situation and absolve themselves of guilt by closing their eyes and saying goodbye. The lyrics show a sense of despair and helplessness in the singer as they realize that maybe some tasks are impossible to accomplish without sacrificing the innocent.


Line by Line Meaning

How can I take on this mission?
I am questioning my ability to complete the task that has been assigned to me.


That I've been told to do
I have been given instructions to carry out this mission.


My hands are tied, I am crucified
I feel helpless and unable to act on my own accord.


I'm a stranger in a strange land
I feel out of place and disconnected from my surroundings.


So now I'm feeling the pressure
I am experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of the task at hand.


It's boiling up inside
I am overwhelmed and unable to contain my emotions.


Where hatred only grows stronger
The environment in which I find myself is characterized by animosity and hostility.


Comes a man, a beast, a killing machine
A dangerous individual with violent tendencies has entered the scene.


And visions that are haunting me
I am haunted by disturbing images and memories.


Through my blind eyes I still can see
Despite my inability to see clearly, I am still able to sense and perceive the situation.


The mission has to be done
I must complete the mission regardless of my reservations or fears.


Silent cries, the spirit dies
The suffering and pain of the innocent has caused me to feel a sense of despair and hopelessness.


By the hands of the innocent
The harm being inflicted is being done by well-meaning but misguided individuals.


Before blue skies will fade to black
If action isn't taken soon, the situation will become much worse.


On a darkened horizon
The future is bleak and uncertain.


The clouds are closing in
The situation is becoming increasingly dire and dangerous.


Hold your breath, I'm ready to attack
I am preparing to take action in a high-pressure and potentially dangerous situation.


So now I'm caught in the action
I am now actively engaged in the conflict at hand.


There's nothing left to do
I have exhausted all other options and am left with no choice but to act.


I fear the end coming nearer
I am afraid of the consequences of my actions, both for myself and for those around me.


Pull the trigger, now the curtain's closed
I have taken decisive action and the situation has now reached its conclusion.


And all is coming back to me
I am now aware of the full impact of my actions and the reality of what has transpired.


Through open eyes I cannot see
Despite my newfound clarity, I am unable to fully comprehend what has happened and the consequences that will follow.


Wash my hands of the innocent
I am trying to absolve myself of guilt and responsibility for what has occurred.


I close my eyes and say goodbye
I am overcome with emotion and unable to continue dwelling on the events that have transpired.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOACIM ANDERS CANS, STEFAN ELMGREN

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