Enjoy the Silence
Swift (Metal) Lyrics
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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
Remain, so does the pain. words are
Meaningless, and forgettable.
All I ever wanted, all I ever needed,
Is here in my arms. words are very
Unnecessary, they can only do harm.
Enjoy the silence
The lyrics to Swift (Metal)'s song Enjoy The Silence are dark and contemplative. The first few lines give us an idea of what the song is about - the singer's little world is invaded by violence and pain, and he is pleading for someone (likely his lover) to understand his pain. He suggests that words are unnecessary and can only cause harm, and that he does not need them to communicate his feelings - they are already in his arms. The idea of vows being spoken to be broken suggests a jaded and disillusioned outlook on love.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that words are unnecessary and that enjoyment can be found in silence. It almost sounds like a plea for peace, for a respite from the painful emotions that the singer is feeling. The song as a whole has a melancholic undertone, and the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling with intense emotions and the futility of words in expressing those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence, break the silence.
The singer believes that harsh words can be just as damaging as physical violence and can shatter moments of peace and tranquility.
Come crashing in, into my little world.
External disturbances can have a great impact on the singer's emotional state, causing feelings of being overwhelmed and invaded.
Painful to me, pierce right through me.
The singer is deeply affected by the negative words or actions of others, and they feel as if they have been physically hurt by them.
Can't you understand, oh my little girl.
The artist is pleading for someone, likely a romantic partner or loved one, to empathize with their feelings and understand the impact that negative words have on them.
All I ever wanted, all I ever needed
Is here in my arms. words are very
Unnecessary, they can only do harm.
The artist believes that love and physical intimacy are more important than verbal declarations of affection, which can sometimes be insincere or damaging.
Vows are spoken, to be broken. feelings
Are intense, words are trivial, pleasures
Remain, so does the pain. words are
Meaningless, and forgettable.
The singer has lost faith in the power of words, especially when it comes to making promises or professing love. They believe that words cannot fully capture intense emotions and that actions are more important than words.
All I ever wanted, all I ever needed,
Is here in my arms. words are very
Unnecessary, they can only do harm.
This sentiment is repeated to reinforce the idea that physical intimacy and connection are paramount, while words can often be hurtful or insincere.
Enjoy the silence
The artist finds peace and solace in silence and urges others to do the same, perhaps as a way to avoid the pain that words can cause.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARTIN LEE GORE
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