Enjoy The Silence
Foreigner vs. Depeche Mode Lyrics

Words like violence
The use of harsh or offensive words can be just as painful as physical violence.

Break the silence
Suddenly interrupting a peaceful environment to say something that can be hurtful or offensive.

Come crashing in
Words that are loud and aggressive, and cause chaos in an otherwise calm or peaceful space.

Into my little world
The artist's personal space, which is now invaded by someone else's words.

Painful to me
The artist feels emotional pain because of the harsh words said to them.

Pierce right through me
The verbal attack affects the singer deeply and causes emotional hurt and vulnerability.

Can't you understand
The singer is asking the other person to empathize with their emotional pain rather than continue to inflict harm.

Oh my little girl
A term of endearment used to express vulnerability and helplessness.

All I ever wanted
The artist's desires and needs are simple and straightforward.

All I ever needed
The artist has everything they need to be happy and content within reach.

Is here in my arms
The singer has found comfort and solace in someone or something they are holding close to their body.

Words are very unnecessary
The artist observes that words may not always be needed to convey feelings or emotional connection between people.

They can only do harm
Words have the potential to hurt, damage or break something, and may not always serve as an effective means of communication.

Vows are spoken
Promises are made aloud, with the intent of holding oneself or someone else accountable.

To be broken
The possibility of breaking promises is a reality, and cannot be ignored.

Feelings are intense
The artist acknowledges the strong emotions felt in a relationship or situation that often lead to the taking of vows.

Words are trivial
The spoken word may at times appear or sound unimportant, frivolous or insignificant.

Pleasures remain
The enjoyable aspects of a situation, relationship or experience will always endure.

So does the pain
Negative feelings, hurt or discomfort may not go away completely but endure alongside the pleasures.

Words are meaningless
The artist feels that meaningless words are spoken when emotions run high, and when intentions are not true.

And forgettable
Words that are not anchored in meaning will be remembered and easily dismissed.