Silence
Delerium Lyrics


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Give me
Release
Witness me
I am
Outside
Give me peace

Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides

I can't
Help this longing
Comfort me
I can't
Hold it all in
If you won't let me

Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides

In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe

In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe

I have seen you
In this white wave
You are silent
You are breathing




In this white wave
I am free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Delerium's song Silence describe a yearning for inner peace amidst feelings of rage and longing. The singer pleads for a release from their emotions and for comfort to quell their restlessness. The lyrics paint a picture of heaven as a place of wonder and hope where one can escape their earthly struggles. The recurring phrase "in this white wave, in this silence, I believe" suggests that the singer finds solace in stillness and breath, despite sinking in the tempest of their feelings.


The lyrics are poignant and resonate with many who have struggled with their emotions and seek to find a way to cope. The song's music video, which features a woman drifting through a dreamlike world, reinforces the theme of searching for inner peace amidst chaos. Silence is known for its ethereal sound and haunting vocals, which have made it a popular song in the electronic and ambient genres.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me
I am requesting for something


Release
I need to be freed from something


Witness me
Please pay attention to me


I am
I exist


Outside
I am not where I want to be


Give me peace
I need something to calm me


Heaven holds a sense of wonder
The divine offers an awe-inspiring experience


And I wanted to believe
I desired to have faith in something


That I'd get caught up
I hoped to be enveloped by something


When the rage in me subsides
When my anger dissipates


I can't
I am unable


Help this longing
I cannot stop this yearning


Comfort me
I need solace


I can't
I am not capable of


Hold it all in
I cannot endure the burden alone


If you won't let me
Without your support


In this white wave
In this overwhelming moment


I am sinking
I am being swallowed up


In this silence
In this stillness


I believe
I have faith


I have seen you
I have witnessed the divine


You are silent
The divine is quiet in this moment


You are breathing
The divine is alive and present


In this white wave
In this overpowering moment


I am free
I am liberated from my troubles




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Broma 16, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nowell Rhys Fulber, Sarah Ann McLachlan, Wilhelm Anton Leeb

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sakurasky5771

Give me release
Witness me
I am outside
Give me peace
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe
Passion chokes the flower
Till she cries no more
Possesing all the beauty
Hungry still for more
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe
I can't help this loning
Comfort me
I can't hold it all in
If you won't let me
Heaven holds a sense of wonder
And I wanted to believe
That I'd get caught up
When the rage in me subsides
In this white wave
I am sinking
In this silence
In this white wave
In this silence
I believe



All comments from YouTube:

@stephs7294

20 years plus on, and this tune is still amazing x

@joti2910

you look like uwe borchers hehe

@stephs7294

​@@joti2910 - pardon??

@briankidd7206

1997 is without a doubt the year that has produced the most timeless pieces. Some of theee will be still played in a century.

@Reeboss

True and in every music's genra, my happiest year ever

@oreo1064

I just heard this not to long ago perhaps couple years back & it gives me positive vibes & I could feel my youth in this.

@vecorange

For me,1997 was the best year,too...I became 18 and Schalke won the europe cup...😬🔥🔥

@oreo1064

Cool what is yr name? My 1st cousin was all pro. He played alongside Mia Hamm.

@clareb1565

Swear this was 2000...

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@ionzen

A timeless masterpiece among the best tracks ever.

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