John Maus (born February 23, 1980 in Austin, Minnesota) is an American comp… Read Full Bio ↴John Maus (born February 23, 1980 in Austin, Minnesota) is an American composer and a former lecturer in political philosophy and theory at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He has released six studio albums and numerous demos. He has performed with Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Holy Shit and other bands such as Panda Bear.

Walls of Silence
John Maus Lyrics

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On the walls of silence
It's written on the walls of silence hey! Hey!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Maus's song Walls of Silence refer to the weight of the unspoken in a relationship. The "walls of silence" symbolize the unsaid things that gradually build up, leading to a sense of isolation, disconnection, and estrangement between two people. The repetition of "hey hey" connotes frustration and urgency, as if the singer is trying to break through these walls in order to connect with their loved one, but their attempts are proving fruitless. The phrase "it's written on the walls" suggests that the damage caused by this silence is irreversible and the consequences are already clear, even if they are not being openly expressed.

Line by Line Meaning

On the walls of silence
In the soundless and still environment, an unspoken message is clearly depicted on the walls.

It's written on the walls of silence hey! Hey!
This message is explicitly underlined and emphasized with the entry of the interjection 'hey!, hey!'

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: John Maus

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