silence in your mind
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Well I've been feeling a little bad
Cause I've been feeling a little better without you
It's a little like rain but it's a lot like a sunny day
And it's hard to explain but the sound of your name don't make music anymore
It's more than a sound of a love that I lost one day
It's a little too late to start thinking about startin' all over
I'd rather stay where I am I can't take another slam in the mind
I've been feeling a little bad cause I've been feeling a little better without you
But remember my love is the sound that you hear in your mind

I've been running around even laughing at half of the memories
And you're not hard to remember I just have to think of your name




I've been feeling a little bad...
And remember my love it's the sound that you hear in your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nelson's song "Silence in Your Mind" reflect the conflicting emotions experienced after a breakup. The singer initially expresses mixed feelings of both sadness and relief, as they admit to feeling better without their former partner. They compare this emotional state to a sunny day after rain, indicating that while their heartache has subsided, they still struggle to fully articulate their newfound freedom. The mention of the sound of their lost love's name no longer making music suggests that the memories and feelings associated with the person have faded and lost their intensity.


The singer then declares that it is too late to consider starting over and prefers to remain in their current state of emotional liberation. They express the desire to avoid further mental anguish, seemingly indicating that they have overcome the pain caused by the breakup. Despite feeling bad initially, they conclude that their love still resonates in the mind of their former partner. This can be seen as a reflection of the significant impact their relationship had on the other person, even if they are no longer together physically.


Overall, "Silence in Your Mind" portrays the complex emotions experienced after a breakup, from the initial relief to the lingering connection and a sense of closure.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I've been feeling a little bad
I have been experiencing some sadness


Cause I've been feeling a little better without you
Because I have been feeling happier in your absence


It's a little like rain but it's a lot like a sunny day
The feeling is similar to rain, but overall it's more like a sunny day


And it's hard to explain but the sound of your name don't make music anymore
It's difficult to articulate, but hearing your name no longer brings joy


It's more than a sound of a love that I lost one day
It represents more than the memory of a lost love


It's a little too late to start thinking about startin' all over
The timing is not right to consider starting anew


I'd rather stay where I am I can't take another slam in the mind
I prefer to remain in my current state as I cannot handle further emotional turmoil


I've been feeling a little bad cause I've been feeling a little better without you
My negative emotions arise from the fact that I am simultaneously happier without you


But remember my love is the sound that you hear in your mind
However, keep in mind that the echo of my love remains within your thoughts


I've been running around even laughing at half of the memories
I have been keeping busy and even finding humor in some of our shared memories


And you're not hard to remember I just have to think of your name
Remembering you is not difficult; all it takes is thinking of your name


And remember my love it's the sound that you hear in your mind
And always remember that the echoes of my love persist in your thoughts




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE NELSON

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