Hart became an instant hit with his rebellious looks, and his first album released in 1983 First Offense, featuring the hit song Sunglasses at Night. The album sold well in both Canada and the United States. The follow-up album was Boy in the Box in 1985, another very successful album featuring the song Never Surrender, which would be his highest-charting single. Hart would continue to record music, but his commercial success was significantly reduced after Box.
Today, Hart lives in the Bahamas with his wife, musician Julie Masse, and their four children.
Silent Talking
Corey Hart Lyrics
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I don't understand what you're after
You keep me at bay, your subtle delay
Now I'm losin' ground
'Cause I'm victim to your silent talkin', oh no
I can't stand it no more
I tell you
Silent, silent, silent, silent talking
Drive me down
Who's the charade?
Do you want to say goodbye to me?
Do you want to say hello?
Do you want to say you love me dear?
Do you girl or don't you know?
Do you want to say goodbye to me?
Do you want to say hello?
Do you want to say you love me dear?
Do you girl or don't you know?
Don't play with my head
Hold me on a thread
Can you let me in?
I said is there a clue
Can I break through
To what's in your heart? (In your heart)
I'm not hidden by your silent talkin', oh no
I can't stand it no more
I tell you
Silent, silent, silent, silent talkin'
Don't run me down
Drive me down
Who's the charade?
Do you want to say goodbye to me
Do you want to say hello
Do you want to say you love me dear
Do you girl or don't you know
Do you want to say goodbye to me?
Do you want to say hello?
Do you want to say you love me dear?
Do you girl, do you girl, or don't you know?
No, no, you
Oh, let me know
Silent talkin', oh no
I can't stand it no more, no, no
I tell you
Silent, silent, silent, silent talkin'
Don't run me down
I tell you
Silent talkin', oh no
Don't run me down
Drive me down
Who's the charade?
Do you want to say goodbye to me?
Do you want to say hello?
Do you want to say you love me dear?
Do you girl or don't you know?
Do you want to say goodbye to me?
Do you want to say hello?
Do you want to say you love me dear?
Do you girl, do you girl, or don't you know?
Silent talkin', oh no
Silent talkin', oh no
Silent talkin', oh no
Silent, silent, silent, silent, talk
Silent, silent, silent, silent, talk
Silent, silent, silent, silent talk
Silent, silent, silent, silent talk
Silent, silent, silent, silent talk
The lyrics to Corey Hart's "Silent Talking" convey the frustration and confusion of a person trying to communicate with someone who refuses to speak their mind. The singer of the song is feeling like they are being kept at arm's length by the other person, who is avoiding any real conversation and withholding their true feelings. The use of the phrase "silent talkin'" in the song is a metaphor for nonverbal cues or body language that is sending mixed signals and preventing honest communication. The singer is pleading with the other person to break through the silence and let them know how they really feel. The repetition of the question "Do you girl or don't you know?" emphasizes the uncertainty and lack of clarity in their relationship.
Overall, "Silent Talking" captures the frustration and confusion of a relationship that is held back by a lack of communication. The song speaks to anyone who has experienced the agony of being stuck in a one-sided relationship where the other person refuses to speak their truth.
Line by Line Meaning
You're looking away, lookin' away
You are avoiding me, refusing to engage with me.
I don't understand what you're after
I am confused and do not know what you want from me.
You keep me at bay, your subtle delay
You are keeping me at a distance and deliberately slowing things down.
Now I'm losin' ground
I am losing my footing and feeling uncertain about where things stand.
'Cause I'm victim to your silent talkin', oh no
I am being affected by your lack of communication and it is causing me distress.
I can't stand it no more
I can no longer tolerate this situation.
Silent, silent, silent, silent talking
Your silence is deafening and telling me everything I need to know.
Don't run me down
Please do not hurt me or make me feel insignificant.
Drive me down
Please do not lower my self-esteem or confidence.
Who's the charade?
What is the truth here? What is reality, and what is just an act?
Do you want to say goodbye to me?
Are you trying to end our relationship?
Do you want to say hello?
Do you want to continue our relationship and acknowledge the situation?
Do you want to say you love me dear?
Do you still have feelings for me and want to express them?
Do you girl or don't you know?
Are you aware of your own feelings, or are they unclear?
Don't play with my head
Please do not manipulate me or my emotions.
Hold me on a thread
Please do not keep me hanging on with false hope or uncertainty.
Can you let me in?
Can you please allow me to understand what is going on with you and our relationship?
I said is there a clue
I am searching for any sign or hint about your true feelings or intentions.
Can I break through
Can I find a way to connect with you and get through to you?
To what's in your heart? (In your heart)
To understand what you truly feel and want in our relationship, deep down inside your heart.
I'm not hidden by your silent talkin', oh no
Your silence is not hiding anything from me, I can see there is something wrong.
No, no, you
Please, can you speak up and let me know what you are thinking?
Silent talkin', oh no
Your silence is not helpful and is causing more problems.
I tell you
I am trying to communicate with you and express my feelings.
Don't run me down
Please do not hurt me or make me feel insignificant.
Who's the charade?
What is the truth here? What is reality, and what is just an act?
Silent, silent, silent, silent, talk
Your silence is overwhelming and creates a negative experience for me.
Silent, silent, silent, silent talk
Your lack of communication is making things worse and more difficult for us.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corey Hart
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ben - Moderator
on Blind Faith
Thanks Don - we have now updated the facts above to reflect your corrections. Please let us know if any other information is erroneous.
Don Erick
on Blind Faith
A correction: the song was released on Hart's 1986 LP Fields of Fire, not 1990's Bang. Hart is also known for writing his own material, not co-writing his material, especially early in his career. He wrote Blind Faith solely. Lastly, Blind Faith was not released as a single and had no music video. Not sure where the facts are coming from, but really facts.