Enjoy The Silence
Flesh Field Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
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...
The lyrics to Flesh Field's version of "Enjoy the Silence" express a universal truth about the power of silence and physical touch. The words serve as a reminder that actions can convey love and comfort far more effectively than words can. "Words like violence, break the silence" reflects how words can be hurtful and damaging, especially when spoken impulsively or without considering their impact on others. The lyrics suggest that communicating through touch, rather than verbally, can be more meaningful and healing: "All I ever wanted, all I ever needed, is here in my arms."
The song reflects on the performative aspects of language and how people can say one thing but mean another: "Vows are spoken to be broken, feelings are intense, words are trivial." This can be seen as a critique of relationships where words are used to manipulate, rather than to express genuine feelings. Flesh Fields' version is darker and more aggressive than the original, the lyrics reflecting how words do not always solve problems, and actions are more potent. Overall, the song's message is that sometimes silence is better than words, especially when it comes to communicating love and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The use of words can be as harmful and intense as physical violence
Break the silence
The weight of unspoken thoughts and emotions can only be shattered by communicating
Come crashing in
The sudden onset of communication can be overwhelming
Into my little world
My inner thoughts and emotions are being inundated with outside opinions and experiences
Painful to me
The act of communication can be painful and difficult given the depth of my emotions
Pierce right through me
The words have penetrated my deeper thoughts and emotions like a sharp weapon
Can't you understand
The difficulty of expressing my deepest emotions makes me feel misunderstood
Oh my little girl
A metaphor for the vulnerable and sensitive emotional state being shared
All I ever wanted
The only thing I have ever really desired is to be understood and accepted
All I ever needed
My deepest emotional needs cannot be met through words alone
Is here in my arms
True comfort and understanding is found in close personal relationships
Words are very unnecessary
Words alone cannot suffice to express the depth of human emotions and understanding
They can only do harm
Words alone can cause conflict or misunderstandings without a deeper connection
Vows are spoken
Promises made verbally may not hold the weight of true emotional connection
To be broken
Promises made verbally can easily be disregarded or ignored
Feelings are intense
The depth of emotion cannot be fully conveyed through spoken language
Words are trivial
Words alone cannot hold the significance of emotions and experiences
Pleasures remain
Even though words may one day be forgotten, the positive memories and experiences will remain
So does the pain
Negative experiences and emotions can also remain with or without words being spoken
Words are meaningless
Words alone hold no inherent emotional value or significance
And forgettable
Words alone can easily be forgotten without a deeper emotional connection
Enjoy the silence...
The truest moments of emotional connection may often come in silence and non-verbal communication
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.