Silence Is Talking
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics


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How you gonna explain this one?
Whatever would you say to your friends?
Nobody's gonna rewind this one
Because there's no easy way of making amends

However did they justify this one?
I wonder if it's money to home
Because the political offical might have fiddled it a little slow
But unfortunately nobody knows

Are you unaware?
Could it been that you don't care?
You can't just kick your heels and wish it away

Being in love is paramount
Feeling love is paramount
Feeling love is paramount
Feeling love is paramount

Nothing fancy at his spot on
They don't suppose what they wanna suppose
Maybe he's a liar and there's no smoke without fire
And I bet you swallowed it whole

Are you unaware?
Could it be that you don't care?
You can't just kick your heels and wish it away

Being in love is paramount
Feeling love is paramount
Feeling love is paramount
Feeling love is paramount

Silence is talking
Silence is talking
Silence is talking
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reverend and the Makers' song Silence Is Talking appear to be about the dangers of turning a blind eye to important issues and staying silent instead of speaking up. The first verse talks about a situation that is difficult to explain to friends, and how there are no easy ways to make amends. The second verse speaks of the justification for certain actions, which are unclear and may involve monetary gain. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of feeling love and being aware of what's happening around us.


The lyrics seem to suggest that people often remain silent when they should be speaking up and taking action. The line "Silence is talking" emphasizes this point - even if we don't say anything, our silence can still be interpreted as agreement or acceptance. The verses touch on issues of corruption, lies, and cover-ups, which are all issues that often require people to speak up and take action.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of love and being aware of what's happening in the world around us. It seems to suggest that love and empathy are key to making positive changes, and that we need to be aware of the issues in order to take action. Overall, the song appears to be urging listeners to be aware of what's happening around them, speak up when necessary, and take action to make positive changes in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

How you gonna explain this one?
It's difficult to explain this situation.


Whatever would you say to your friends?
What would you tell your friends about this?


Nobody's gonna rewind this one
There's no going back from this.


Because there's no easy way of making amends
It's hard to make things right after this.


However did they justify this one?
How did they rationalize this situation?


I wonder if it's money to home
I wonder if money was involved.


Because the political official might have fiddled it a little slow
The politician might have been involved in some corruption.


But unfortunately nobody knows
No one really knows what happened.


Are you unaware?
Do you not know about this?


Could it been that you don't care?
Is it possible that you just don't care?


You can't just kick your heels and wish it away
You can't ignore this and hope it goes away.


Being in love is paramount
Loving is the most important thing.


Feeling love is paramount
Feeling love is the most important thing.


Nothing fancy at his spot on
There's nothing special about this situation.


They don't suppose what they wanna suppose
They don't know what they think they know.


Maybe he's a liar and there's no smoke without fire
Maybe he's lying and there's some truth to the rumors.


And I bet you swallowed it whole
And I bet you believed it without questioning.


Silence is talking
Not saying anything says a lot.


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@adamrevitt4035

Happy memories of being completely flattened during this song at Neighbourhood Weekender 2023

@birkett938

this reminds me of the early 90s era. definatley a madchester sound. the charlatans, stone roses etc!

@joelhistory

I’ve come late to the game. Saw them at Tramlines in the mud 2023, blew me away!

I’ve missed 15 years of brilliance.

Glad I’m hear now though.

@skipst1

I remember when I first heard a band called War. That’s how old I am. What a great tribute inserted in a newer song.

@katoness

Classic Album.

@monkeyb.4704

Remember when this came out when I was like 14, still a banger today

@CRAZYHANHAN

cant belive i saw em live. man it was fucking amazing.

@Chapelkid00

I remember seeing these support the Arctic Monkeys in 2006 and they have just got better and better for me. The new album took about three weeks to grow on me but its absolutely awesome, there isn't a song that you can't listen to!

@Golem2555

Reverend once again delivers! Great tune, can`t wait for "French Kiss in the Chaos"!

@steliofrati

i heard this song in wembley last 9th of july....fantastic!!! reverend rockz

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