The Quiet
Chelou Lyrics
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Buried deep beneath the dirt
Saw the things I tried to hide
'Cause I know how much they hurt
Silver linings and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dreams and memories
Chose your spoon, now chase your cat
Mark my losses, took my feats in vain
Came always second best
Tried to be different but turned out just like the rest
Silver linings and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dreams and memories
Are all that's left to remind
Don't let it break you
Change is hard to accept even when its right
Don't let it break you
I know its hard to accept, just try
"The Quiet" by Chelou is a melancholic song that deals with themes of self-reflection, regret, and the challenges of embracing change. The opening lyrics "Find my hair upon the hillside, buried deep beneath the dirt" symbolically suggest that the singer is searching for parts of themselves that have been buried or hidden away. The line "Saw the things I tried to hide, 'cause I know how much they hurt" implies that the singer is confronting their past mistakes and regrets with a willingness to face the pain that comes with acknowledging them.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that memories are all that's left to remind oneself of the past, with the repeated lines "Silver linings and tapestry, survive the test of time, broken dreams, and memories, are all that's left to remind." The song's bridge highlights the struggle that many people experience when trying to change themselves: "Chose your spoon, now chase your cat, mark my losses, took my feats in vain, came always second best, tried to be different but turned out just like the rest." This suggests that despite an initial willingness to try something new, the changes made might not have lasting effects, and the person is left feeling like they've reverted back to their old ways.
Overall, "The Quiet" by Chelou is a poignant song that explores feelings of regret, self-reflection, and the difficulties of embracing change. It encourages listeners to confront their inner demons and accept change, even when it is hard.
Line by Line Meaning
Find my hair upon the hillside
I have lost a part of myself in a remote and isolated place
Buried deep beneath the dirt
It feels like that part of me is gone forever
Saw the things I tried to hide
I have witnessed the parts of myself that I keep concealed from others
'Cause I know how much they hurt
I am aware of the pain these hidden parts of myself bring me and others
Silver linings and tapestry
Positive aspects and carefully crafted beauty can endure the test of time
Survive the test of time
Enduring beyond the hardships of the present
Broken dreams and memories
What remains after the loss of cherished aspirations and past experiences
Are all that's left to remind
Serves as a solemn reminder of what has been lost
Chose your spoon, now chase your cat
Your unpredictable actions have consequences, and you must live with them
Mark my losses, took my feats in vain
I have suffered great losses and my successes proved meaningless
Came always second best
Despite my efforts, I have not been able to come out on top
Tried to be different but turned out just like the rest
Despite my desire to stand out, I have ended up conforming to societal norms
Don't let it break you
Do not allow defeat to crush you
Change is hard to accept even when its right
Acknowledging the need for change is challenging, even when it is necessary
I know its hard to accept, just try
I understand the difficulty in accepting change, but it is worth trying for
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@angelli3627
Find my hair upon the hillside
Buried deap beneath the dirt
Saw the things i tried to hide
Cause i know how much they hurt/harm
Silver linnings and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dreams and memories
Are all thats left to remind
Chose your spoon(?) now chase your cat(?)
Mark my losses took my feats in vain
Came away second best
Tried to be different but turned out just like the rest.
Silver linnings and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dreams and memories
Are all thats left to remind
Dont let it break you
Change is hard to accept even when its right
Dont let it break you
I know its hard to accept, just try
@Dzastater
Found my head upon the hillside
Buried deep beneath the dirt
Inside were things I try to hide
'Cause I know how much they hurt
Silver lining's and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dream's and memories
Are all thats left to remind
Chose your sport and I chased your game
Marked my losses, took my 'feats in vain
Came away second best
Try to be different but turned out just like the rest
Silver lining's and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dream's and memories
Are all that's left to remind
Don't let it break you
Change is hard to accept even when it's right
Don't let it break you
I know it's hard to accept, just try
@reiroro5140
"Some people think that I'm unhappy, but I'm not" she said, "I just appreciate silence in a world that never stops talking."
@KiriWiriy
Do you know where that's from? All I found was some girls twitter bio
@luiscstd5150
From an active brain
@siafrag7342
Some kinda deep shit i see over there
@filgueiras7554
Thats psychedelic. Tmj Brasil
@Shifali5
I can relate
@TheWanderbugChannel
My anthem. I'm very introverted and ppl think I'm lonely and sad but I'm actually happiest when I'm alone.
@jackalexander3420
if you have time check this out if you dont have anytime thats cool for real i love music and just want to give something back and add value to peoples lifes :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJHIHmAoQLE
@mattbar6
This is a severely underrated track.
@angelli3627
Find my hair upon the hillside
Buried deap beneath the dirt
Saw the things i tried to hide
Cause i know how much they hurt/harm
Silver linnings and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dreams and memories
Are all thats left to remind
Chose your spoon(?) now chase your cat(?)
Mark my losses took my feats in vain
Came away second best
Tried to be different but turned out just like the rest.
Silver linnings and tapestry
Survive the test of time
Broken dreams and memories
Are all thats left to remind
Dont let it break you
Change is hard to accept even when its right
Dont let it break you
I know its hard to accept, just try