This Awkward Silence was an alternative rock band with pop-punk and post-ha… Read Full Bio ↴This Awkward Silence was an alternative rock band with pop-punk and post-hardcore influences from Cleveland/Lakewood, Ohio, United States.

The band consisted of Brandon-Marshall Edmond on lead vocals, Jeff Jones on lead guitar/backing vocals, George Mitchell on bass/backing vocals, and Andy Moore on drums. They released a full-length album titled "Secrets Of Dreaming For Answers" on June 12, 2007. Later on Brandon Chapman joined on rhythm guitar and Matt Kruger took over for Andy Moore on drums.

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This Awkward Silence Lyrics

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Sick of being the one who takes all your blame,
Now I hide in the middle and swallow it all down.

Try and never come back. You never tried
Because we were never involved, and plus you never cared at all.
Cry, you never cry.
Because we're never coming back, never coming back.

Take your mind off itself
So I can help you go, and save you from all you've done.
I wish you weren't so honest,
So cordial and afraid. (I think I know that this could work.)
Remember when I picked you up,
Up off that bathroom floor (picked you up off that bathroom floor)?

I'm sick of being the one you blame.
(And it's all my fault that this fell apart now this could be the end.)
I'm sick of being the one you blame.
(All my fault, it's all my fault.)

So you cry about attention, but you never cared at all.
All that I felt was right.
I know exactly where you stand.
I know exactly what you want.
(I think I know that this could work.)
Separation is a word,
A word that we can live.
(A word that we can live, a word that we can live.)

I'm sick of being the one you blame.
(And it's all my fault that this fell apart now this could be the end.)
I'm sick of being the one you blame.
(All my fault, it's all my fault.)

I will go,
Just make it go away.
Such a long way down from here,
I know this will get better.

Sunrise, dear burning eyes, (I will fall through you)
I could never break these gates of you.
Hold on, hold tight, just keep quiet.
Sunrise, dear burning eyes, (I will fall through you)

I could never break these gates of you.
Hold on, hold tight; just keep quiet

Overall Meaning

These lyrics open with a sense of frustration and exhaustion at being constantly blamed for someone else's problems. The singer of the song has grown tired of being the scapegoat and now chooses to hide in the middle and bear the responsibility. The lines "Try and never come back. You never tried" suggest a past attempt to resolve the issue, but it didn't work because the other person didn't care enough. The repetition of "never coming back" drives home the finality of the situation.

However, despite these negative feelings, the singer still cares and wants to help. They wish the other person weren't so honest, cordial, and afraid, perhaps because those qualities create a barrier to communication and understanding in this situation. There's a reference to a specific moment of support - "Remember when I picked you up, up off that bathroom floor" - that shows this relationship has a history, and maybe it can be salvaged yet.

The final lines of the song suggest a glimmer of hope, even amidst the pain and frustration. The singer wants to make things better, but by the end of the song they seem to realize that real change might not be possible. The repetition of "hold on, hold tight; just keep quiet" feels both ominous and reassuring - a final plea to keep going, no matter what.

Line by Line Meaning

Sick of being the one who takes all your blame,
I am tired of being held responsible for things that are not my fault.

Now I hide in the middle and swallow it all down.
I try to avoid conflict and just accept the blame to keep the peace.

Try and never come back. You never tried
Please leave and don't attempt to come back, because you never made an effort in the first place.

Because we were never involved, and plus you never cared at all.
We were never truly invested in each other, and you never showed any concern or care.

Cry, you never cry.
Don't bother shedding tears, because there's no point in feeling sorry now that everything is over.

Because we're never coming back, never coming back.
We have ended things for good, and there is no chance of reconciliation.

Take your mind off itself
Stop being so self-centered and let me help you get over what you've done.

So I can help you go, and save you from all you've done.
I want to help you move on from your mistakes and prevent you from causing further harm.

I wish you weren't so honest,
I appreciate your honesty, but it also makes things more difficult and painful.

So cordial and afraid. (I think I know that this could work.)
You are kind and cautious, and even though I am unsure, I believe there is a chance for us to make things right.

Remember when I picked you up,
I recall the time when I helped you up from a low and difficult point in your life.

Up off that bathroom floor (picked you up off that bathroom floor)?
I physically lifted you from a despairing situation in the bathroom.

I'm sick of being the one you blame.
I am fed up with being the scapegoat for everything that goes wrong.

(And it's all my fault that this fell apart now this could be the end.)
I realize that I am at fault for our falling out and this might be the final straw.

(All my fault, it's all my fault.)
I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for the dissolution of our relationship.

So you cry about attention, but you never cared at all.
You feign concern and seek attention, but in reality, you never truly cared in the first place.

All that I felt was right.
Everything I did and believed in felt correct and justified.

I know exactly where you stand.
I am aware of your position in this situation.

I know exactly what you want.
I understand what you desire and what you hope to achieve.

(I think I know that this could work.)
I have a conviction that our relationship could be repaired and rebuilt.

Separation is a word,
We have decided to end our relationship.

A word that we can live.
We can move on and manage to live despite our breakup.

(A word that we can live, a word that we can live.)
We can endure and keep going with or without each other.

I will go,
I will leave and walk away from this relationship.

Just make it go away.
I just want the pain and emotional turmoil to end.

Such a long way down from here,
It seems like we have a long way to go before we can heal from this situation.

I know this will get better.
I am certain that things will improve and that we will find closure and peace eventually.

Sunrise, dear burning eyes, (I will fall through you)
The sunrise and its bright rays are reminiscent of burning eyes, and I feel like I will fade away or disappear amidst it all.

I could never break these gates of you.
I could never understand or penetrate your emotional barriers and defenses.

Hold on, hold tight, just keep quiet.
Please be patient and remain calm and composed during this difficult time.

Sunrise, dear burning eyes, (I will fall through you)
The sunrise and its bright rays are reminiscent of burning eyes, and I feel like I will fade away or disappear amidst it all.

I could never break these gates of you.
I could never understand or penetrate your emotional barriers and defenses.

Hold on, hold tight; just keep quiet
Please be patient and remain calm and composed during this difficult time.

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