Silent Runners – from Amsterdam, The Netherlands – caught the underground s… Read Full Bio ↴Silent Runners – from Amsterdam, The Netherlands – caught the underground scene by surprise in 2015. The five-piece band brings you an energetic mix of dark synth and post-punk sounds.
On stage, Silent Runners aims to blow its audience away with a show that is both compelling and strangely hypnotizing. Minimalist guitars, deep post punk bass riffs and compelling drum beats, going from an almost krautrock-like drive to all-out bombastic. All topped with classic synths and a powerful voice, soaked in reverb.

In the first years of its existence, the group of five has already left quite an impression. The band started its career with a steady rise, playing both Paradiso and Melkweg Amsterdam. A show at the Portuguese Entremuralhas Festival 2016 was praised as one of the best openers of the festival ever, and confirmed the band's international potential. Silent Runners is also booked for the biggest wave festival of the world in 2018: Wave Gotik Treffen.

Wilderness
Silent Runners Lyrics

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We don’t need another dream
Pluck and scrape until we’re clean
We wouldn’t know what we’re gonna miss
We look for sights too far to see
Find our place and let it be
Nothing ever really came from this
Ever wonder who you are?
Never do, it ain’t productive

To throw your gaze into the abyss
Throw away your doubt and fears
Keep your open mind at ease
Nothing ever really came from this
Wilderness
I am human after all
And only one can’t make a difference
Nothing ever really came from this
I knew what I was after
Thought I knew what I was after
But I don’t care for this
No I don’t care for this

And I’m all over this
I'm all over this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Silent Runners' song Wilderness capture a sense of disillusionment and existential questioning. The opening lines, "We don’t need another dream, pluck and scrape until we’re clean," suggest a weariness with the pursuit of goals and a recognition that striving for them can leave one feeling depleted. The following lines, "We wouldn’t know what we’re gonna miss, we look for sights too far to see, find our place and let it be," seem to encourage a more grounded approach, advising listeners to appreciate what is in front of them rather than chasing after something unattainable. The lyric "nothing ever really came from this" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps indicating a sense of frustration with the futility of certain endeavors.

The chorus, "Wilderness, I am human after all, and only one can’t make a difference, nothing ever really came from this," seems to suggest that even as individuals we are all small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, and that it can be difficult to influence the world around us. The verses that follow continue to encourage the listener to let go of doubts and fears and to keep an open mind.

Overall, the lyrics of Wilderness speak to the human experience of seeking meaning and purpose in life, and the recognition that sometimes these pursuits can lead to disappointment and disillusionment.

Line by Line Meaning

We don’t need another dream
We have enough unfulfilled dreams, we need to take action instead

Pluck and scrape until we’re clean
Remove everything that’s holding us back, until we’re pure and free to move forward

We wouldn’t know what we’re gonna miss
We can’t anticipate everything that may come our way, so we have to embrace the unknown and be open to new experiences

We look for sights too far to see
We often focus on unrealistic goals or things that are out of reach, instead of being present in our current surroundings

Find our place and let it be
Once we find where we belong, we should allow ourselves to stay there and be content

Nothing ever really came from this
We should focus on actions that actually produce results, instead of constantly seeking but never finding

Ever wonder who you are?
Have you ever questioned your identity or purpose?

Never do, it ain’t productive
It’s not helpful to constantly doubt ourselves or our abilities

To throw your gaze into the abyss
To stare into the unknown or overwhelming can be intimidating and unproductive

Throw away your doubt and fears
Let go of anything that’s stopping you from moving forward

Keep your open mind at ease
Stay open to new possibilities and be relaxed in your mindset

Wilderness
Embrace the unpredictable and uncontrollable aspects of life

I am human after all
Like everyone else, I have flaws and limitations

And only one can’t make a difference
It takes a group effort to create change, not just one person

I knew what I was after
I thought I had a clear idea of what I wanted to achieve

Thought I knew what I was after
But in reality, my goals were unclear and misguided

But I don’t care for this
I no longer feel passionate about my previous goals

No I don’t care for this
I’ve realized that my previous goals were not aligned with my true desires

And I’m all over this
I’ve moved on from my previous direction and am now excited about new opportunities

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dolf Smolenaers, Frank Smolenaers, Jan Meulendijks, Joep Gerrits, Stanley Op 't Root

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