Claire Voyant was a Gothic / darkwave / dream pop band from Sacramento, Cal… Read Full Bio ↴Claire Voyant was a Gothic / darkwave / dream pop band from Sacramento, California, USA. They have been described as a lush, hypnotic blend of sounds reminiscent of Cocteau Twins, The Sundays and even Garbage.

Their self-titled 1995 début has been followed by two more studio albums. Each has introduced fresh new sounds and styling, something that has successfully kept them from being pigeon-holed in one genre.

Victoria Lloyd provides consistently powerful, but gentle and ethereal vocals, and haunting and enigmatic lyrics, Ben Fargen's clean and bright guitars, and Chris Ross's lush keyboards all give the band their own distinct and unique style. They are currently signed to Metropolis Records, and released their long-awaited fourth album, Lustre, in September of 2009.

The band seems to be on hiatus since July 2010.

Silence
Claire Voyant Lyrics

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How worn we were on such a day
You can almost feel the date
And I can't deny the pain
So I wait for the right time
To wish the world away
To walk in

And I can't help wanting every word

To escape this night

We are worn and we dress on Sunday
Try to touch the smile
And I can't describe your face
So I wait for the next time
To wish the world away
And walk in

And I can't help wanting every word
To escape this night
And with your eyes
You can't help watching everywhere
Before it begins
You can break this silence, oh, with your heart

Here we take this vow and you struggle
Invitation to the other
I will come forsake the others
I'll see you again

And you can't help wanting every word
We can escape this night

And with your arms you can't help wanting everywhere
Before it begins you can break this silence with your heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Claire Voyant's "Silence" are rooted in the theme of pain, longing, and waiting. The opening verse vividly describes the pain and weariness felt by the singer and a companion on a particular day. The line "You can almost feel the date" suggests that the pain is associated with a significant event that occurred on that day. The singer acknowledges the pain but is waiting for the right time to wish away the world and walk in. This waiting is underlined in the second verse where the singer talks about dressing up for Sunday and trying to touch a smile. This line is particularly poignant, as it implies the struggle to find happiness or joy in the midst of pain.

The chorus of the song is a repetition of the singer's desire for every word to escape the night. The night in this context could be the pain and suffering that the singer is experiencing. In the second half of the chorus, the singer acknowledges the presence of the companion, who is also struggling to escape the night. This creates a sense of solidarity between the two characters, who are both searching for a way out of their pain.

The third verse introduces a vow or promise that the singer makes to an unknown person. The lines "Invitation to the other, I will come forsake the others, I'll see you again" are cryptic, but they suggest a hopeful attitude. The singer is willing to come and forsake others, which could suggest a sacrificial act, and the line "I'll see you again" implies a positive outcome. The final chorus underlines the message of hope by telling listeners that they can break the silence with their hearts.

Line by Line Meaning

How worn we were on such a day
We were emotionally exhausted on a particular day

You can almost feel the date
The weight of that day is almost palpable

And I can't deny the pain
The emotional pain is undeniable

So I wait for the right time
I wait for the appropriate time to cope with the pain

To wish the world away
With a desire to escape from the world

To walk in
To find solace in solitude

And I can't help wanting every word
I desperately want to express every thought and feeling

To escape this night
To get away from this emotionally painful situation

We are worn and we dress on Sunday
We are emotionally fatigued but still try to put on a happy front

Try to touch the smile
Trying to connect with the façade of happiness

And I can't describe your face
I am unable to articulate how you really feel

So I wait for the next time
I wait for another opportunity to try to understand you

And with your eyes
Through your gaze

You can't help watching everywhere
You are vigilant and observant

Before it begins
Before a situation arises

You can break this silence, oh, with your heart
You have the power to end the emotional silence by being sincere and empathetic

Here we take this vow and you struggle
We make a commitment but it is challenging

Invitation to the other
Invitation to connect with each other

I will come forsake the others
I choose you above all others

I'll see you again
I will meet you again

And you can't help wanting every word
You are desperate for every word to be expressed truthfully

We can escape this night
We can get through this painful experience together

And with your arms you can't help wanting everywhere
You long to embrace everything and everyone

Before it begins you can break this silence with your heart
By being vulnerable and genuine, you have the power to prevent emotional distance from setting in

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