A mixture of soundscapes, electronica, and acoustic soul, Jazzhole is an Ne… Read Full Bio ↴A mixture of soundscapes, electronica, and acoustic soul, Jazzhole is an New York-based collective, widely regarded as key stateside members of the acid jazz movement. Their debut album, The Jazzhole, was released in 1994, followed by five others. Their latest, Poet’s Walk, was released in 2006.

Jazzhole's core trio—Marlon Saunders, Warren Rosenstein and John Pondel—has remained unchanged throughout the band's history. Other members include Ahmed Best, Rosa Russ, Ronnie Russ, Michelle Lewis, Kevin DiSimone, Jack Ruby Jr., KCB, Dave Inniss, Peter Mark, Mark Robohm, Kaïssa, as well as notable guest players such as Daniel Sadownick, Scott Colley, David Binney and David Sancious.

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Enjoy The Silence
Jazzhole Lyrics

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Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand?
Oh my little girl

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jazzhole's song "Enjoy the Silence" address the idea that words can be harmful and unnecessary. The first verse describes how violence can interrupt one's calm state of being and can be painful both physically and emotionally. The singer of the song questions whether the listener can understand what they are feeling. The chorus repeats the phrase "All I ever wanted, all I ever needed is here in my arms," emphasizing the idea that actions and physical comfort are more important than words.

In the second verse, the singer mentions that vows are spoken to be broken, perhaps suggesting that words of commitment are not always truthful. The verse goes on to say that feelings are intense and words are trivial, implying that feelings cannot be accurately expressed through language. The chorus repeats again, reiterating the idea that words can only cause harm. The final line of the song, "Enjoy the silence," could be interpreted as a call to appreciate the moments of peace that can be found without the need for communication.

Line by Line Meaning

Words like violence
My thoughts are causing me harm and pain

Break the silence
My thoughts are too loud in my mind, they need to be expressed

Come crashing in
My thoughts are overwhelming and impact me strongly

Into my little world
My thoughts are personal and unique to me

Painful to me
My thoughts cause me emotional pain

Pierce right through me
My thoughts are penetrating and deep

Can't you understand?
I want my thoughts to be understood by someone else

Oh my little girl
I am speaking to someone of affectionate reference and care, like a lover or child

All I ever wanted
My deepest desire is to be understood and loved

All I ever needed
I don't need anything else if I have this understanding and love

Is here in my arms
The love and understanding I desire is present, embracing me like a hug