Quiet Life
The Jealous Sound Lyrics


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Settle in for the night
It's the quiet life you've been waiting for
And all that you want it will be there
Well, don't you believe me?
Well, don't believe me anymore

I see you're scared as you stand on those stairs
Don't ask because you won't come back to me
My heart grows heavy, you can't start when you're not ready
I know it's fast
The hesitation dies but you won't outlast

By the time you see what's left
The distance will grow I suppose
You're all out of breath
And I should have known

It feels like nothing
But a hand keeps touching your heart
The first time you can't make sure
You better hold still, you're so smart





My heart, your hand
I swear I understand

Overall Meaning

The Jealous Sound's song "Quiet Life" speaks about settling down and finding peace in a calm and predictable life. The opening lines urge the listener to embrace the quiet and tranquil lifestyle they have been waiting for, and promises that all they could want will be there. However, the following line suggests that the listener is no longer convinced, as the singer asks if they still believe him.


The song continues with the singer acknowledging the listener's fear as they stand on the stairs, but they refuse to ask for help as they know they won't go back. The singer's heart grows heavy, as the listener is not ready to start, and the hesitation is causing them to rush into something that they won't be able to handle.


In the chorus, the singer warns the listener that by the time they realize what they have left behind, the distance between them will have grown. They will be out of breath, and the singer will realize that he should have known. The song's final verse introduces the idea of uncertainty, as the "hand keeps touching your heart," but the listener cannot be sure if it's the first time they've felt it. Regardless, they need to hold still as they are so smart, and the singer states that he understands.


In short, "Quiet Life" is about finding satisfaction in a peaceful life and being dragged into something that you're not ready for. The singer urges the listener to slow down and embrace the quiet before they lose sight of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Settle in for the night
Get comfortable and stay for a while


It's the quiet life you've been waiting for
You've been seeking tranquility


And all that you want it will be there
Your desires will be met


Well, don't you believe me?
Do you doubt what I'm saying?


Well, don't believe me anymore
You've lost trust in me


I see you're scared as you stand on those stairs
You're afraid to take the next step


Don't ask because you won't come back to me
Don't inquire, because you won't return to me


My heart grows heavy, you can't start when you're not ready
I feel weighed down because you're not prepared to begin


I know it's fast
I understand it's happening quickly


The hesitation dies but you won't outlast
Your indecisiveness is gone now, but you won't endure the situation


By the time you see what's left
Once you've realized what you've lost


The distance will grow I suppose
The gap between us will increase, I assume


You're all out of breath
You've exhausted yourself


And I should have known
I should have seen it coming


It feels like nothing
It seems uneventful


But a hand keeps touching your heart
However, you still feel affection


The first time you can't make sure
You're uncertain during the initial experience


You better hold still, you're so smart
You should stay calm, because you're intelligent


My heart, your hand
My emotions, your touch


I swear I understand
I promise that I comprehend




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN FEARON, LEE RICHARD GALE, STUART JAMES OGILVIE

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Comments from YouTube:

Pedro Almeida

not my type but still being a good song :)

Cdub1284

These guys are back?!

Nick Roy

THIS IS A 2003 ALBUM!

Aj Rucci

I like the lyrics but it's just too slow

scheffie333

His "s" are odd

Paul

Gay

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