Heavily influenced by Elliot Smith, Jeff Buckley, Flaming Lips and Sunny Day Real Estate, the Silent Years’ are combining sweet-as-candy melodies with eardrum-piercing, full-on noise. Adding to the intrigue was the multiple tempo changes and playful dynamics that were delivered like an amusement park rollercoaster.
The band has played previous dates with Mellowdrone, French Kicks, Sound Team, Akron Family, The Processions, Stars Track and Fields, Aqueduct and The Fields.
To help round out their sound, vocalist Josh Epstein recently enlisted the help of keyboardist and violinist Cassandra Verras, drummer Ryan Clancy and bassist Michael Majewski.
Lidocaine
The Silent Years Lyrics
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Thanks so much for taking away the pain that I tried so hard
To evade.
Lidocaine
Thanks so much for making me feel sane
And all these people seem a little bit less lame
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Lidocaine
Oh I′m just so god damn glad you came
And you remember my first name.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Ooh, Lidocaine.
Lidocaine
You and I are kinda the same
We both get bored and everything seems like too much for our little brain
So we get on a little train
To try and find some kind of change
But everywhere we go is the same
Everything's, even planes, that take us far
We always try to hide
Cause everything we know′s a lie
And everyone we know has died
And these three times
I say it more
We always find the floor
And everyone looks at us with that grin.
Woah, woah.
The Silent Years' "Lidocaine" encapsulates the need to escape pain and sorrows, either through physical means or emotional ones. The song's title, "Lidocaine," refers to a local anesthetic used to numb pain, which is exactly what the singer of the song is looking for. The first verse sees the singer thanking Lidocaine for taking away their pain, which they had tried so hard to avoid. The second verse further extols the virtues of escaping pain, saying that it makes the singer feel sane and helps them deal with other people who seem a little boring.
The chorus serves as a reminder that everyone needs an escape from their pain, which is why the singer is grateful for Lidocaine's help. The subsequent verses reveal that Lidocaine is more than just a physical drug, as the singer and Lidocaine share a commonality in their struggles to cope with the world. They both feel overwhelmed and seek out a change of scenery that never seems to materialize. The final lines, "And everyone looks at us with that grin," suggest that despite their attempts to escape, they are still trapped in a cycle of pain and futility.
Overall, "Lidocaine" can be seen as a commentary on the human need to seek escape in various forms, whether it be physical or emotional. The song recognizes that everyone has their own struggles and that we all need something or someone to help us cope. Through its lyrics, The Silent Years offer a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jerry96587
Lidocaine
Thanks so much for taking away the pain that I tried so hard
to evade.
Lidocaine
Thanks so much for making me feel sane
and all these people seem a little bit less lame
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Lidocaine
Oh I'm just so god damn glad you came
and you remember my first name.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Ooh, Lidocaine.
Lidocaine
You and I are kinda the same
We both get bored and everything seems like too much for our little brain
So we get on a little train
to try and find some kind of change
but everywhere we go is the same
Everything's, even planes, that take us far
we always try to hide
cause everything we know's a lie
and everyone we know has died
and these three times
i say it more
we always find the floor
and everyone looks at us with that grin.
woah, woah.
@wendianne333
Love this song. Love their original lineup.
@JustinSoileau
I love this song. One of my favourites ever.
@PatchyOhCanada
This is truly a beautiful song.
@wendianne333
Yes! Any song from that album--everyone should hear it! I have the cd and it's in both my ipods...Also, Stand Still Like the Hummingbird.
@Goshoonkeys
Perfect one for nursing night shifts in Hospitals.
@stefanogismondi9580
Great band
@Brandonbrown801
thank u for making such a pretty song to help me with studying for pharm class
@ImPastTheFeeling
This song makes me happy (:
@XDDominoEffectXD
May I get the lyrics please, I'd love to sing this to my parents when they are in pain...
@Jerry96587
Lidocaine
Thanks so much for taking away the pain that I tried so hard
to evade.
Lidocaine
Thanks so much for making me feel sane
and all these people seem a little bit less lame
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Lidocaine
Oh I'm just so god damn glad you came
and you remember my first name.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Everyone needs to escape their pain.
Ooh, Lidocaine.
Lidocaine
You and I are kinda the same
We both get bored and everything seems like too much for our little brain
So we get on a little train
to try and find some kind of change
but everywhere we go is the same
Everything's, even planes, that take us far
we always try to hide
cause everything we know's a lie
and everyone we know has died
and these three times
i say it more
we always find the floor
and everyone looks at us with that grin.
woah, woah.