The trio performed a mixture of both traditional folk songs (though often creatively arranged), hymns and carols, and their own original compositions. Most of their albums were released on the No Masters label (the No Masters Co-operative is a recording and publishing company run by songwriters, singers and musicians based in the North of England).
Much of their music was political in nature, but they also performed sacred music, and released two albums consisting of Christmas carols and hymns (the latter receiving extensive airplay on Classic FM around Christmas time from DJ Natalie Wheen).
In addition to the three vocalists, the nature of the line-up was somewhat fluid, with additional singers joining in as required. Their Christmas recordings were sometimes accredited to 'Voices at the Door', while the trio was also part of the occasional folk 'supergroup' Blue Murder along with members of Waterson:Carthy and The Watersons.
From 2005 they frequently collaborated with label mates Chumbawamba, contributing vocals on the latter's albums "A Singsong and a Scrap", "Get On With It! Live" and "The Boy Bands Have Won".
The trio often worked with choirs and others on various projects, eg. Kerstbestand - a concert about the Christmas truces of WW1, and Private Peaceful - a collaboration with author Micheal Morpurgo about a young soldier shot for cowardice.
The trio gave their final performance in October 2017, as part of the 2017 Derby Folk Festival.
Official website: www.coopeboyesandsimpson.co.uk
Silence
Coope Boyes & Simpson Lyrics
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Inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Feel the silence around you
Around you
Around you
Let the reason be on your side
On your side
On your side
On your side
Feel your soul
Free your soul
Free your soul
Free your soul
Free your voice
Let the silence be on your side
On your side
On your side
On your side
You will be free
And you will be free
And you will be free
And you will be free
Listen to the voice inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Listen to my voice inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Feel the reason around you
Around you
Around you
Around you
And you will be free
And you will be free
Let the silence conquer your soul
And we, and we, and we, and we
We will conquer the universe
Feel the reason be on your side
And we, and we, and we, and we
We will conquer the universe
Let the reason be on your side
And we, and we, and we, and we
And we will be together
Let the reason be on your side
And we, and we, and we, and we
And we will be together
Share the secrets with the silence
The silence, the silence, the silence
The silence around you
Feel the silence around you
Around you, around you, around you
Listen to my voice inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Inside you
Keep the silence outside you
Around you, around you, around you
Inside you, inside you
The song "Silence" by Coope Boyes & Simpson urges the listener to embrace the voice and reason within themselves, and to also seek solace in silence. The repetition of phrases such as "inside you" and "around you" evoke a sense of introspection and the importance of self-reflection. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and allow their soul and voice to be free, while also embracing the power of silence.
The song also touches upon the idea of the individual being a part of something greater. The repeated phrase "And we, and we, and we, and we" emphasizes the importance of community and working together towards a common goal. This idea is tied to the final line of the song, "keep the silence outside you" which suggests that we can find peace and unity within ourselves, but that it is also important to carry that sense of calm into the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the voice inside you
Pay attention to your inner voice and instincts
Feel the silence around you
Be present and mindful of the stillness in your surroundings
Let the reason be on your side
Let logic and rationality guide your decisions
Feel your soul
Connect with your inner spirit and essence
Free your soul
Let go of negative thoughts and emotions holding you back from your true potential
Free your voice
Express yourself openly and honestly
You will be free
Embrace your true self and let go of anything that’s holding you back
Listen to my voice inside you
Consider the perspective and advice of others
Feel the reason around you
Be aware of the principles and values that guide you
Let the silence conquer your soul
Allow stillness to bring inner peace and clarity
And we, and we, and we, and we / We will conquer the universe
Together, we can achieve great things
Let the reason be on your side / And we will be together
If we share common goals and values, we can work together to achieve them
Share the secrets with the silence / The silence around you
Find comfort and solace in keeping some things to yourself, and appreciate the peacefulness around you
Keep the silence outside you
Don’t let external noise and distractions affect your inner sense of calm and clarity
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carlos Simpson
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