I Love You
Silence Lyrics


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It's no secret
No hidden fact
It's common knowledge
It's something They know, too
I love you

I love your black skin
Your slanting eyes
All the things
that They despise
I love you

Alienated
Estranged by envy
They won't admit it
the way I do
I love you

The latest news -
tables have turned




Too good to be true,
as far as I'm concerned

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Silence is expressing their love for someone despite societal pressure or prejudices. The first few lines suggest that their love is not a secret, and that other people are aware of it, even though there may be disapproval or discrimination aimed at the object of their love. However, Silence is unashamed and proclaims their love openly, stating "I love you."


The following lines are interesting as they specifically mention physical features that are commonly disparaged or mistreated in certain societies. Silence loves the person's "black skin" and "slanting eyes," which may suggest that the person they love is of a different racial or ethnic heritage. The line "All the things They despise" indicates that there are those who dislike or even hate these features, which shows how deeply ingrained prejudices can be, even on a surface level.


The following lines evoke feelings of isolation or alienation. The person Silence loves is "alienated" and "estranged by envy," perhaps due to their different background or appearance. While "They" won't acknowledge their own feelings of envy or prejudice, Silence is willing to admit how they feel, saying "I love you."


Finally, "the latest news - tables have turned" implies that there may be some kind of shift happening. Maybe the society they are in is starting to change, or perhaps Silence is being more outspoken and pushing back against the discrimination they see. However, they remain cautious and unsure, saying it's "too good to be true, as far as I'm concerned."


Overall, these lyrics reveal a complicated love, one that involves not only two people but also the larger societal forces around them. It speaks to the power of love to overcome these forces, but also the challenges and risks that come with expressing it.


Line by Line Meaning

It's no secret
This is something that is very well known and obvious


No hidden fact
There is nothing about this that is a secret or unknown


It's common knowledge
This is widely accepted and understood by many people


It's something They know, too
Even the people who might not want to acknowledge this still recognize it


I love you
The artist has very strong feelings of affection for the person being addressed


I love your black skin
The singer specifically appreciates the darkness of the other person's skin


Your slanting eyes
The singer is drawn to the shape of the other person's eyes


All the things that They despise
The things that Others don't like about the other person are exactly what the artist is attracted to


Alienated
The artist is separated from Others because of their feelings for the other person


Estranged by envy
Others are jealous of the connection between the artist and the other person


They won't admit it
Others are in denial about their own feelings


the way I do
The artist is unashamed and open about their love


The latest news - tables have turned
There has been a recent change in the situation or relationship


Too good to be true, as far as I'm concerned
The singer is aware that this newfound happiness might not be long-lasting or real




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