Enjoy The Silence
Nada Surf 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





Enjoy the silence

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nada Surf's song "Enjoy the Silence" delve into the power of words and how sometimes, they are simply unnecessary. The opening lines, "Words like violence, break the silence, come crashing in, into my little world," highlight the idea that words can be harmful and invasive, much like violence. They can pierce through a person and cause pain, making it difficult to understand what others are trying to communicate. The phrase "Oh my little girl" suggests that the singer is addressing someone vulnerable and in need of protection.


As the song progresses, the singer's position on language and communication becomes clearer. They argue that words are often trivial and forgettable, despite the intense feelings they can inspire. Vows are made and broken, experiences are memorable, and pleasures and pains remain, regardless of words. In the chorus, the singer declares that everything they ever wanted or needed is "here in my arms," emphasizing the idea that actions and emotions speak louder than words. The final line, "Enjoy the silence," drives home this theme, suggesting that sometimes silence is preferable to empty, meaningless words.


Overall, Nada Surf's "Enjoy the Silence" is a poetic and introspective exploration of language and its role in communication and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Words like violence
Words can hurt like a physical attack


Break the silence
Speaking out can shatter a previously quiet or peaceful atmosphere


Come crashing in
Words can arrive suddenly and with great force, disrupting everything around them


Into my little world
The artist's personal space is invaded by these words


Painful to me
The words cause emotional pain for the artist


Pierce right through me
The impact of the words feels as if they penetrate the singer's very being


Can't you understand
The singer wishes the listener could empathize with the pain they feel


Oh my little girl
The artist is addressing someone (possibly a lover) with a term of endearment


All I ever wanted
The artist's desires are simple and focused


All I ever needed
The artist does not require complicated or elaborate things


Is here in my arms
The singer values intimacy and closeness


Words are very unnecessary
The artist believes that words often cannot convey what is truly important


They can only do harm
The singer believes that words can cause more harm than good


Vows are spoken
Promises are made through spoken words


To be broken
However, these promises are frequently not kept


Feelings are intense
Emotions can be strong and overwhelming


Words are trivial
In comparison to feelings, words seem insignificant


Pleasures remain
Good experiences and memories can continue to be enjoyed


So does the pain
Bad experiences and memories can continue to cause pain


Words are meaningless
The artist thinks that words are devoid of true meaning and value


And forgettable
Words are easily forgotten compared to significant experiences or emotions


Enjoy the silence
The artist is suggesting that they find peace and contentment in being quiet and simply feeling without the need for words




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Willimpossible24

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

Enjoy the silence



@MatteoCesarotto

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…



All comments from YouTube:

@deamondeathstone1

This is what i think what a cover should be. You take a song you love and you make it your own.

@ramindadmanesh3863

Couldn't agree more. You nailed it.

@baMbouZ

This deserves 1000x more views !
Nada Surf forever.
The kind of band that will never disappoints.

@falldownhard

LOVE IT! Perfectly 'Surfed' classic - it's so soothing to hear something melodic with pure, straight vocals. The guys look and sound great!

@eleanorbrant3190

This is such a good cover! I know I’m a good 10 years late but it was recommended on Spotify and I love it!

@mandodiao1

Great cover song and one of my favourite Nada Surf songs ever! I really like the positive atmosphere of this version of the song, makes me happy! :) Thank you Nada Surf!

@DnYDreamBig

It sounds like Nada Surf and not like a crappy Depeche Mode cover. I think I'll always love the original more but this is pretty awesome (: I love you Nada Surf.

@SydniPowell

THANK YOU for not ruining one of my favorite songs!! props!

@doitindy

This is a great version of the song.

@sharishelmadine465

Love love love this cover!!

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