1) Smitten was a dream po… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Smitten was a dream pop band from San Francisco, USA, formed by Damon Fries (guitars, keyboards) and Ala Sharon (vocals). In 2004 they changed name to Boudoir.
2) Smitten is an indie rock band from Argentina. The group was founded in Buenos Aires in 1994 when two friends, Paulo Funes Lorea (Chuk) and Patricio Esteban Castelao (Patrick Steve), started playing covers with acoustic guitars. Later, some of their friends joined them, Ariel Roman, Nicolás Garoni y Pablo Molla, and formed The Nerds for some gigs in their town.
3) Smitten was a nu metal band from Ohio, USA. The band formed around 2000 and released a 5 song EP in 2001. The band split up on August 29th 2003.
enjoy the silence
Smitten Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can't you understand
Oh my little girl
All i ever wanted
All i ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All i ever wanted
All i ever needed
Is here in my arms...
In "Enjoy the Silence," Smitten paints a vivid picture of the power of silence in contrast to words that can often cause pain and harm. The opening stanza describes how words, particularly those that are violent, can shatter the silence and invade our personal space. The words that are spoken can be painful and have the ability to pierce through us. The singer asks if the person they care for can understand the pain felt. The phrase 'oh, my little girl' suggests the singer is comforting someone they care for and trying to protect them from this pain.
The second verse highlights the idea that actions speak louder than words. Vows, which are a series of promises made by lovers, can be easily broken. Feelings in the moment are intense and words spoken are often trivial, and short-term pleasures can lead to long-lasting pain. Words are ultimately meaningless and forgettable. The song's chorus emphasizes that all that is needed is to be held close, to feel the warmth of another's embrace, and that words are not necessary.
The apparent message in the song is that silence can often be more powerful than words. While people typically speak during communication, silence has the power to convey an even stronger message. The song's lyrics also reflect on the limitations of language in expressing emotions, particularly the emotion of love. In the end, it is the feeling of being held in strong and loving arms that is worthy of being treasured.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The harsh words spoken by someone can be as damaging as physical violence.
Break the silence
The singer wants to put an end to the oppressive silence that surrounds them.
Come crashing in
The negativity and aggression directed towards the singer is overwhelming and suffocating.
Into my little world
The artist feels vulnerable and trapped in their own emotions.
Painful to me
The harsh words and aggression directed towards the artist is deeply hurtful and painful.
Pierce right through me
The negativity is so intense that it feels like it's penetrating the singer's soul.
Can't you understand
The singer is pleading for someone to empathize with their pain and understand their perspective.
Oh my little girl
The artist is addressing a loved one, who they see as vulnerable and in need of protection.
All I ever wanted
The artist's desires and hopes are simple and pure.
All I ever needed
The artist's emotional needs are also basic and fundamental.
Is here in my arms
The singer is holding onto what they need, and finding solace in it.
Words are very unnecessary
The artist believes that words are an insufficient way of expressing or resolving what they're feeling.
They can only do harm
The singer sees words as potentially destructive rather than helpful.
Vows are spoken
The singer is referencing the insincere promises that people often make to each other.
To be broken
The singer believes that these promises are destined to fail and be forgotten.
Feelings are intense
The artist's emotions are incredibly strong and overwhelming.
Words are trivial
Once again, the artist is suggesting that words are meaningless and futile in the face of intense emotion.
Pleasures remain
Even in a painful situation, there can still be moments of joy and beauty.
So does the pain
But the singer acknowledges that the pain will also persist alongside the pleasure.
Words are meaningless
Once more, the artist is emphasizing the futility of words.
And forgettable
The words spoken in difficult situations like this will ultimately fade into obscurity and be forgotten.
Contributed by Jason M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.