Enjoy the Silence
Coil Lacuna Lyrics


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Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh, my little girl

[Chorus]
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here
In my arms
Words are very
Unnecessary
They can only do harm

Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable

[Chorus: x3]





Enjoy the silence [Repeat: x4]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Coil Lacuna's "Enjoy The Silence" explore the idea that sometimes words are unnecessary and even harmful, and that silence can be a source of comfort and peace. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the suggestion that words can be violent and disruptive, shattering the quiet calm of daily life. The pain that they cause is personal and intimate, "piercing right through" the singer, who addresses an unnamed "little girl" who seems unable to understand.


The chorus offers an alternative to the chaos of language, suggesting that all that the singer ever really wanted or needed was the simple comfort of being held in someone's arms. It is in these moments of intimacy and closeness that words become unnecessary and silence itself becomes a form of communication. This idea is reiterated throughout the song, with the assertion that vows are often empty and meaningless, feelings are intense but fleeting, and pleasure is always accompanied by pain.


Line by Line Meaning

Words like violence
The impact of harsh words is similar to that of physical violence, they are hurtful and can cause harm.


Break the silence
Although it's peaceful in the silence, the sudden interruption of it can be jarring and disruptive.


Come crashing in
The suddenness of someone breaking the silence also brings intensity and overwhelming feelings with it.


Into my little world
The person who is breaking the silence is intruding on the artist's personal space, which is important to them.


Painful to me
The sudden and harsh interruption of silence causes the artist emotional pain.


Pierce right through me
The words spoken by the other person cut deeply into the singer, causing emotional pain and distress.


Can't you understand
The singer is pleading with the other person to see the impact that their words are having on them.


Oh, my little girl
The artist is addressing the person who is causing them harm as if they are a child who should know better.


All I ever wanted
The artist is expressing their desire for something simple and straightforward - to be understood and comforted in silence.


All I ever needed
The artist's needs are minimal, just a comforting presence in their life.


Is here
The singer has found what they were looking for, someone who understands their need for silence and comfort.


In my arms
The way the artist experiences the comfort they have always needed is through physical closeness, embodied in the other person being present in their arms.


Words are very
The singer believes that words do not always convey the depth of emotion or meaning that a silent embrace can.


Unnecessary
The singer believes that words are largely superfluous in the kind of relationship they have found, where silence and comfort are more important than words.


They can only do harm
The singer believes that words have the power to hurt and cause pain, so silence may be preferable over speaking in certain situations.


Vows are spoken
The artist recognizes that people often make promises or vows, but they are not always kept.


To be broken
The artist believes that words are often empty and not to be trusted, because they are easily broken.


Feelings are intense
The singer acknowledges that emotions can be overwhelming and powerful, whether or not they are expressed through words.


Words are trivial
The singer believes that words are often not enough to express the intensity of feelings they have, making them seem trivial.


Pleasures remain
The artist acknowledges that good experiences can still exist even if they are not expressed through words.


So does the pain
The artist recognizes that even when words are not present, painful experiences can still happen as part of life.


Words are meaningless
The artist believes that words are often not enough to express the depth and complexity of emotions, which require alternative forms of expression like silence.


And forgettable
The singer recognizes that words can be lost or forgotten over time, whereas a silent moment of comfort can stay with someone forever.


Enjoy the silence
In conclusion, the artist is inviting the other person, and by extension the listener, to enjoy a moment of silence and shared comfort with them.




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Written by: MARTIN GORE

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Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Cant you understand
Oh my little girl

All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable

All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm

Enjoy the silence



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