Enjoy The Silence
Texas Lightning 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
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
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
Enjoy the silence
Enjoy the silence
Enjoy the silence
Enjoy the silence
The lyrics to Texas Lightning's "Enjoy The Silence" are a contemplation on the power of words and the meaninglessness they can sometimes hold. The opening lines suggest that words can be violent and that silence can be a respite from that violence. The singer's "little world" is pierced by the painful power of someone's words, but the song suggests that they don't fully understand the depth of the singer's pain. They address the listener directly as "my little girl," creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more dismissive of words, suggesting that vows are made to be broken and that even intense feelings can be trivialized by words. The refrain emphasizes the idea that words are unnecessary and ultimately do more harm than good. The repetition of the line "All I ever wanted, all I ever needed, is here in my arms" underscores the idea that the most important things in life cannot be expressed or conveyed through words.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The power of hurtful words is comparable to the power of physical aggression
Break the silence
Speaking hurtful words breaks the peacefulness of a situation
Come crashing in
The impact of hurtful words can be sudden and overwhelming
Into my little world
The harsh words intrude on one's personal space and emotions
Painful to me
The words are hurtful and cause emotional distress
Pierce right through me
The words inflict deep emotional pain
Can´t you understand
The pain caused by the words is clear and should not be ignored
Oh my little girl
The artist is addressing someone vulnerable and in need of protection
All I ever wanted
The artist's desires are simple and within their grasp
All I ever needed
The artist's basic emotional needs are being met
Is here in my arms
The source of comfort and security is close at hand
Words are very unnecessary
Verbal communication is not always required to understand and connect with others
They can only do harm
Words have the power to cause pain and suffering
Vows are spoken
Promises are made
To be broken
Those promises may not be kept
Feelings are intense
Emotions are strong and passionate
Words are trivial
Language is not adequate to express intense emotions
Pleasures remain
Good memories and happy moments last
So does the pain
The hurt and heartache caused by broken promises can linger
Words are meaningless
Words can lose their significance or hold no weight without action to back them up
And forgettable
Empty promises can be easily forgotten
Enjoy the silence
Finding peace and comfort in quiet moments
Enjoy the silence
Embrace the lack of words and enjoy the peacefulness
Enjoy the silence
Be content with the absence of sound and the presence of inner peace
Enjoy the silence
Take pleasure in the stillness and quietness of the moment
Enjoy the silence
Appreciate the moments of calm and tranquility
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.