They released two albums that received high critical acclaim, Silence Becomes It (1998) and Only Pain Is Real (2000).
The band officially disbanded in 2001, and lead singer David Fonseca is currently undergoing a solo career.
Surfacing in the end of the '90s as one of Portugal's major rock bands, Silence 4 opened new frontiers for other English singing bands to follow. Overcoming the country's rock tradition built upon Portuguese-language songs, and choosing to create mostly acoustic compositions, the band quickly conquered a large following. It was in 1995, in Leiria, a central-northern Portuguese city, that David Fonseca, along with Tozé Pedrosa decided to get the band together. A year later, the addition of Sofia Lisboa (vocals) and Rui Costa(bass) completed the group's line-up. Struggling with several technical difficulties, the band managed to record a demo, later presented to the Portuguese Polygram label. Their debut was made on a home country compilation disc, Sons de Todas as Cores, in which they played a cover of Erasure's "A Little Respect." Three years after the band's formation, Silence Becomes It, their debut album, hit the record stores. The critics were unanimous to consider the record as one of Portugal's best rock albums and the public gave an enthusiastic response. The disc achieved remarkable sales, staying on top of Portuguese tables for months. Silence 4 then made an extended tour throughout the country, reappearing in the year 2000 with Only Pain Is Real, their second album, that attested the band as one of Portugal's best.
Where Are You?
Silence 4 Lyrics
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How much it hurts being left out in the cold
But still can remember
The promises you made up when you told me to go
"Don't be so bitter
We will always be in touch". So naive of me
You said you loved me
But can't figure what kind of love I really don't care
Where are you?
I need your presence
Where are you?
I feel so useless here
Where are you?
My beliefs are fading
Where are you?
Come to me
Why do I care for
Such a cold-hearted soul? You're like a disease
So why do I suffer
If you're hanging around with the cure? I'll pay what you ask
I really don't care
Where are you?
Beauty queen, you're melting
Where are you?
Liberty, you failed me again
Where are you?
Can't you see I'm lonely
Where are you?
Come to me (Won't you come to me?)
Come to me, Come to me
Won't you won't
Come to me, Come to me
Won't you won't
Where are you? (3x)
Can't you see I'm lonely
Where are you?
Come to me (Won't you come to me?)
The lyrics to Silence 4's song “Where Are You?” express the confusion and pain of a person who has been abandoned by someone they love. The singer has been left out in the cold, and even though they were promised that they would always be in touch, the promises turned out to be empty. The person is bitter and wonders what kind of love it was that they were given, but at the same time, they are desperate for the other person's presence.
The singer questions why they care for someone who is cold-hearted and describes the other person as a disease. However, despite this, they would still pay anything for their presence, demonstrating their overwhelming need for connection. Through the longing tone of the lyrics, the singer reveals their loneliness and fading beliefs while searching for the one who has left them.
In summary, the song "Where Are You?" portrays the aftermath of a relationship that has left one person feeling abandoned and lost. The singer struggles to understand the love they were given while desperately searching for the presence of their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
I had forgotten
I had forgotten how painful it is to be ignored and rejected
How much it hurts being left out in the cold
I feel hurt and alone when you ignore me
But still can remember
Even though time passed, I still remember
The promises you made up when you told me to go
You made promises and reassurances when you ended our relationship
"Don't be so bitter
You told me not to feel bitter
We will always be in touch". So naive of me
I believed it when you said we'd stay in touch; I was foolish to think you meant it
You said you loved me
You told me you loved me
But can't figure what kind of love I really don't care
I don't know what kind of love you have for me, but it doesn't matter
I'll take what you have
I'll accept whatever love you have to give
Where are you?
I'm looking for you
I need your presence
I feel like I need you to be here with me
I feel so useless here
I feel like I have no purpose or value without you
My beliefs are fading
My optimism and hope for the future are dwindling
Come to me
Please come to me
Why do I care for
I question why I still care for
Such a cold-hearted soul? You're like a disease
You're cold and uncaring, and being around you is harmful to me
So why do I suffer
I wonder why I'm still in pain
If you're hanging around with the cure? I'll pay what you ask
If you have a cure for my pain, I'll do whatever it takes to get it, even if it means paying a high price
Beauty queen, you're melting
You, who were once so beautiful, are now fading away from my life
Liberty, you failed me again
The freedom I thought I had without you has failed me, making me feel trapped and lost
Can't you see I'm lonely
I feel isolated and alone
Come to me (Won't you come to me?)
I am pleading for you to come back to me
Contributed by Aaliyah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.