Sound of Silence
Staple Lyrics


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They're coming to take our resolve away.
To steal all the progress that we have made.
Our backs to the wall, but our hands gripped like steel,
And we'll never regret; though they say that we will.

We'll smile at the sound of silence
These voices say that we'll die - we'll fade by the road as cities fly by.
We will survive and hearing silence, we'll smile when it hurts to be in love.

I'd take it all back if it meant gaining more but I've never fought this hard for you before.
They all say stop, but these time zones have shown what you mean to me and just how far I'll go.

We'll smile at the sound of silence




These voices say that we'll die - we'll fade by the road as cities fly by.
We will survive and hearing silence, we'll smile when it hurts to be in love.

Overall Meaning

In Staples' song "Sound of Silence", there is a strong sense of defiance and resilience against those who wish to take away progress and resolve. The lyrics seem to communicate a battle between those who are determined to hold on to progress and those who want to take it away. The lines "They're coming to take our resolve away / To steal all the progress that we have made" suggest that there are forces at work that wish to undermine and destroy the hard work and efforts of others. However, the singer refuses to give in to these forces, stating "Our backs to the wall, but our hands gripped like steel, / And we'll never regret; though they say that we will." This shows a strong sense of determination and the belief that the efforts of the past will not be erased.


Despite the challenges and obstacles faced, the singer expresses their willingness to find joy in the midst of struggle. This is encapsulated by the lines "We'll smile at the sound of silence / These voices say that we'll die - we'll fade by the road as cities fly by. / We will survive and hearing silence, we'll smile when it hurts to be in love." The sound of silence, as mentioned in the lyrics, could be interpreted as a metaphor for the calmness and peace that can be found even in chaotic or difficult times. The singer seems to pledge to persist through any hardships, even if it hurts to do so.


Overall, the lyrics of "Sound of Silence" seem to convey themes of resistance, determination, and perseverance. The singer acknowledges that there are those who wish to destroy what has been built, but remains resolute and committed to persisting.


Line by Line Meaning

They're coming to take our resolve away.
Someone is trying to take away our determination.


To steal all the progress that we have made.
They want to take away all that we've accomplished.


Our backs to the wall, but our hands gripped like steel,
We're backed into a corner, but we're holding on tightly and refusing to give up.


And we'll never regret; though they say that we will.
Even though others may think we'll regret our actions, we never will.


We'll smile at the sound of silence
We'll find joy in the calmness of our surroundings.


These voices say that we'll die - we'll fade by the road as cities fly by.
Critics are saying we won't make it and we'll give up when things get tough.


We will survive and hearing silence, we'll smile when it hurts to be in love.
We will make it through, and enjoy the peaceful moments even in difficult times.


I'd take it all back if it meant gaining more but I've never fought this hard for you before.
I would undo everything if it meant getting more, but I've never put this much effort into something for you before.


They all say stop, but these time zones have shown what you mean to me and just how far I'll go.
People are telling me to give up, but the amount of time I've invested in this has shown how much you mean to me and how determined I am.




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