Silence Kit
Pavement Lyrics
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Straight to my face, boy
You tossed the egg up
And I found my hands in place, boy
After backing up as far as you could get
Don't you know nobody parts two rivers met?
Don't you know I'm very happy?
You know me well
I like it
I like it
With all of the time in the world to spend it
Wild and unwise, I want to be mesmerizing too
Mesmerizing too
Mesmerizing to you
With all of the time in the world to spend it
Wild and unwise, I want to be mesmerizing too
Mesmerizing too
Mesmerizing to you
The lyrics in Pavement's song Silence Kit touch on the themes of confrontation, confidence, and the desire to be captivating. The song opens with the singer being spoken to about something that he wouldn't say himself, yet it's directed straight at him. Although this could cause discomfort or nervousness, the singer finds himself confidently responding in kind. He even likes the confrontation, feeling that he knows himself well and is happy with who he is. The line "nobody parts two rivers met" is a bit cryptic, but it could refer to two people having to go their separate ways even if they are close.
The chorus then speaks to the singer's desire to be mesmerizing. He has the time to spend being wild and unwise, and he wants to be captivating to the person he's singing to. This could indicate a need for approval or validation, or it could simply be a reflection of the desire to be fascinating to others. The repetition of "mesmerizing too" emphasizes this need and perhaps a part of the singer's identity.
Overall, Silence Kit is a song about confronting others and oneself, having confidence in one's self-awareness, and the desire to be captivating and mesmerizing. These themes are universal and relatable, which makes this song a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
You said things I wouldn't say
You spoke words that were beyond my moral compass
Straight to my face, boy
You confronted me openly and honestly
You tossed the egg up
You started something you can't control or take back
And I found my hands in place, boy
I found myself responsible for the situation
After backing up as far as you could get
After trying to distance yourself from the situation
Don't you know nobody parts two rivers met?
Don't you know that once you've crossed a certain point, you can never go back?
Don't you know I'm very happy?
Don't you know I'm content with the way things are?
You know me well
You have a good understanding of who I am
I'm even happier
I'm even more content with how things have turned out
I like it
I genuinely enjoy the current state of things
With all of the time in the world to spend it
With an unlimited amount of time to use however I please
Wild and unwise, I want to be mesmerizing too
I want to be exciting and enticing, even if it's reckless
Mesmerizing too
I want to captivate and impress others
Mesmerizing to you
I want to captivate and impress you specifically
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Written by: STEPHEN MALKMUS
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