Silly Thing
Siouxsie A The Banshees Lyrics
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Alone and left to puzzle out all the pain
Such a silly, silly, silly thing
You must catch it and cease it while you can
Accusations flying, colliding, cheek to cheek
Button up your lip and think before you speak
Oh, see him fly into a rage
Too blind to halt this stupid game
Silly thing
Silly thing
Now, all that's left is a feeling very grim
Alone and left to think about the stupid thing
Yes, she would fly into a rage
And he would cry in his tantrum cage
A replay of this dumb charade
Silly thing
Silly thing
I misunderstood you, I buried my head in sand
Please accept my feelings of remorse and take my hand
Such a silly thing, can destroy a man
For such a silly thing to come between such friends
Is hard to imagine or believe
Silly thing
Silly thing
Such a silly, silly, silly thing
You must catch it and cease it while you can
Silly, silly, silly thing
You must catch it and cease it while you can
Silly thing
The lyrics to Siouxsie and the Banshees’ song Silly Thing describe a situation in which two people have allowed a silly mistake to escalate into a larger problem. The singer reflects on how their actions have caused them to be "Alone and left to ponder everything" and "Alone and left to puzzle out all the pain ". The situation is described as a "silly thing" that should have been addressed before it became a major issue. The lyrics describe accusations and a lack of communication between the two parties, resulting in hurt feelings and a strained friendship. The singer pleads for understanding and forgiveness, acknowledging that the situation was a "silly thing", but that it can still "destroy a man" if left unaddressed.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the importance of addressing problems before they escalate, and the danger of allowing misunderstandings and small issues to fester. The repetitive chorus of "silly thing" emphasizes the sense of regret and frustration that the singer feels, reflecting on how a seemingly insignificant mistake can lead to significant consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone and left to ponder everything
Left alone to contemplate the situation at hand
Alone and left to puzzle out all the pain
Having to solve the problem on your own with no help and with great difficulty
Such a silly, silly, silly thing
Although it may seem unimportant, it can have serious consequences
You must catch it and cease it while you can
You need to recognize the issue and stop it before it escalates
Accusations flying, colliding, cheek to cheek
Blaming each other, coming to blows, and not making up
Button up your lip and think before you speak
Hold back your words and think before you say something hurtful or aggressive
Oh, see him fly into a rage
Watch him become incredibly angry and irrational
And see her cry in her tantrum cage
See her get upset and react poorly to the situation
Too blind to halt this stupid game
They are unable to stop fighting and making things worse
Now, all that's left is a feeling very grim
The situation is very bleak and there is little hope for a positive outcome
Yes, she would fly into a rage
She frequently becomes enraged and it leads to shouting and more conflict
And he would cry in his tantrum cage
He often becomes upset and has a hard time managing his emotions
A replay of this dumb charade
It happens over and over again, with no end in sight
I misunderstood you, I buried my head in sand
I didn't understand your perspective and tried to ignore the problem
Please accept my feelings of remorse and take my hand
I am sorry and would like to make peace
Such a silly thing, can destroy a man
A small issue can have a lasting negative impact
For such a silly thing to come between such friends
Friends should be able to work through small issues, but sometimes they cannot
Is hard to imagine or believe
It is difficult to fathom how something so small could have such a significant effect
Silly thing
The issue at hand, a small argument or disagreement
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Written by: SIOUXSIE, THE BANSHEES
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