Silver
Pixies Lyrics


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In this land of strangers
There are dangers
There are sorrows
I can't see this lady
It is shady
I am leavin' tomorrow
Tomorrow
Tomorrow

Even there's a reason
It's silver
It's gone
In this land of strangers
There are dangers
There are sorrows
Sorrows
Sorrows
Sorrows
Sorrows




Sorrows
Sorrows

Overall Meaning

The Pixies' song Silver is a hauntingly evocative ballad about the perils of being isolated in a foreign land, with the singer of the song reflecting on the dangers and sorrows that surround them. The lyrics of the song paint a vivid picture of this desolate and solitary existence, as the singer finds themselves completely alone in a strange land, with no one to turn to for comfort or guidance. The repeated refrain of "tomorrow" suggests a sense of hopelessness, as if the singer has given up on any chance of a brighter future.


There is a powerful sense of melancholy and despair that permeates this song, as the singer confronts the harsh realities of their situation. The metaphor of silver, which is both valuable and fleeting, underscores the transience of all human experience and highlights the fragility of life in the face of danger and uncertainty. Ultimately, the song offers a bleak yet poignant reflection on the human condition, reminding us of the inescapable sorrows that we all must face at some point in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

In this land of strangers
In a place where nobody is familiar


There are dangers
There are threats to my safety


There are sorrows
There are things that cause me great sadness


I can't see this lady
I am unable to perceive this woman


It is shady
The situation is suspicious


I am leavin' tomorrow
I am departing from here tomorrow


Tomorrow
The day after today


Even there's a reason
Despite there being a justification


It's silver
It is valuable, but fleeting


It's gone
It disappeared or was lost


In this land of strangers
In a place where nobody is familiar


There are dangers
There are threats to my safety


There are sorrows
There are things that cause me great sadness


Sorrows
Things that cause me great sadness


Sorrows
Things that cause me great sadness


Sorrows
Things that cause me great sadness


Sorrows
Things that cause me great sadness


Sorrows
Things that cause me great sadness


Sorrows
Things that cause me great sadness




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kim Deal, Charles Thompson

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