Farse were a Ska-Core band from Birmingham, they started in 1996, and went … Read Full Bio ↴Farse were a Ska-Core band from Birmingham, they started in 1996, and went through a few lineup changes until they ended up with Ade, Chris, Dan, Ollie and Tomas as the final line up. They played loads of shows around the UK, supporting many UK ska bands like Capdown and King Prawn. They released 2 Studio albums, Boxing clever was recorded at DEP studios (the same studio UB40 recorded at).

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The Silence
Farse Lyrics

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You take your seat by the window,
And always get your way.
Luck spins her web slowly,
Dragons line the way.

Little ways, little things, idiosyncrasies,
Were just going around in circles,
Never take liberties, kiss your neck, slowly leave,

Is there something around the corner?

No.

Ceasing to amaze this time,
We'll fight amongst ourseleves,
You'll chalk up a divide line, that keeps me at bay.

Stereo still looks at me, I'm fed up of answer phones.

When all you've got is negatives, its hard not to feel so.

Loans mistaken affection,
Put them in your place
Can't buy her with gold leaf,
Incense hides the...

Silence.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “The Silence” by Farse describe a relationship that is deteriorating over time. The song starts with the singer describing how the other person in the relationship always gets their way and how luck slowly spins its web around them, making them feel invincible. However, the singer believes that they are just going around in circles, with little things and idiosyncrasies getting in the way of progress. They wonder if there is something else that is waiting for them just around the corner but unfortunately, there is none.

The singer then becomes more reflective, stating that nothing can cease to amaze them anymore. They feel that the relationship has become so toxic that they are now fighting amongst themselves, and the other person creates a divide line which keeps them at bay. The singer is frustrated with always receiving the same messages on their answering phone and feeling like they are not being heard. They feel that they are drowning in negativity and cannot help but feel down.

The song continues with talk of loans and mistaken affection, with the other person putting them in their place. They conclude that the other person cannot be bought with gold leaf and that the incense hides the silence, indicating the lack of communication between the two. Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship that is doomed to fail due to an inability to communicate and understand each other.

Line by Line Meaning

You take your seat by the window,
You always ensure that you are in a position of power and control.

And always get your way.
You are manipulative and cunning, always finding a way to get what you want.

Luck spins her web slowly,
Your success is not built on random chance, but rather through careful planning and deception.

Dragons line the way.
You use fear and intimidation to keep others from crossing you.

Little ways, little things, idiosyncrasies,
You obsess over small details, seeking a level of perfection that is unattainable.

Were just going around in circles,
You are stuck in a never-ending cycle of striving for perfection, but never achieving it.

Never take liberties, kiss your neck, slowly leave,
You maintain a superficial level of intimacy with others, but never allow yourself to truly connect with them.

Is there something around the corner?
You are always looking for the next opportunity to gain power and control.

No.
There is no deeper meaning or significance to your actions.

Ceasing to amaze this time,
Others are starting to catch on to your manipulative ways and are no longer surprised by your actions.

We'll fight amongst ourseleves,
Your need for control and power will eventually lead to conflict with others.

You'll chalk up a divide line, that keeps me at bay.
You will distance yourself from others in order to maintain your power and control over them.

Stereo still looks at me, I'm fed up of answer phones.
You are tired of the superficial nature of your relationships with others and are craving something deeper.

When all you've got is negatives, its hard not to feel so.
Your negative actions and manipulations make it difficult for you to feel positive emotions.

Loans mistaken affection,
You use your wealth and power as a way to receive false affection from others.

Put them in your place
You seek to dominate and control others, putting them in a subordinate position.

Can't buy her with gold leaf,
Money cannot buy true love or affection.

Incense hides the...
You mask your true intentions and emotions with false piety and religious devotion.

Silence.
Despite your manipulation and control, you are still left feeling empty and unfulfilled.

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