It was later covered by the English band The Tremeloes, whose recording was a number one hit in the UK Singles Chart on 18 May 1967 staying at the top for a total of three weeks.[2]Guitarist Rick West sang lead vocal on "Silence Is Golden". All the group's members shared vocals, though most of the songs featured either singer Chip Hawkes or drummer Dave Munden as the lead singer.
The Tremeloes single hit #11 in the US on the Epic label, and was one of the top 100 songs of 1967.
Silence Is Golden
Tremeloes Lyrics
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To see someone do something to her
Oh don't it pain to see someone cry
How especially if that someone is her
Silence is golden
But my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden
Talking is cheap people follow like sheep
Even though there is no where to go
How could she tell he deceived her so well
Pity she'll be the last one to know
Silence is golden
But my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden
But my eyes still see
How many times will she fall for his lines
Should I tell her or should I be cool
And if I tried I know she'd say I lied
Mind your business don't hurt her you fool
Silence is golden
But my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden
But my eyes still see
But my eyes still see
But my eyes still see
The lyrics to "Silence Is Golden" by Tremeloes & Fortunes explore the emotional pain of seeing someone you care about being hurt by another person. The singer expresses their frustration and sadness at witnessing their friend's suffering, knowing that they are unaware of the betrayal and deceit they are experiencing. The chorus, "Silence is golden, but my eyes still see" suggests that even though it may be tempting to stay silent and not interfere, the singer cannot help but see the truth and feel the pain of their friend's situation.
The second verse highlights the reluctance of the singer to intervene in their friend's relationship. They believe that talking won't change anything and that people will follow blindly despite there being nowhere to go. The singer is aware that their friend has been deceived but is hesitant to reveal the truth, fearing their friend's potential reactions. They ultimately decide to stay silent and not interfere, reminding themselves that "silence is golden."
The final verse grapples with the internal conflict of whether or not to tell their friend the truth about their partner's deception. The singer questions themselves, wondering if they should risk hurting their friend to protect them or stay quiet and avoid the drama. They ultimately choose to stay quiet, knowing that their friend would not believe them and that their concerns would be dismissed.
Overall, the song portrays the complicated emotions of someone who is witnessing their friend's pain but is unable or unwilling to help. It acknowledges the powerlessness we can feel in situations where we see others experiencing hurt, and the internal struggle to know whether to stay silent or speak out.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh don't it hurt deep inside
It hurts me deeply to see her suffer
To see someone do something to her
It is painful for me to witness someone mistreating her
Oh don't it pain to see someone cry
It is heart-wrenching to watch someone, especially her, cry
How especially if that someone is her
It is even harder to see her cry
Silence is golden
It is better to keep quiet
But my eyes still see
But I am still aware of what is going on
Talking is cheap people follow like sheep
Words are meaningless, people just blindly follow others
Even though there is no where to go
Even if there is no clear direction or purpose
How could she tell he deceived her so well
How could she have known he tricked her so perfectly?
Pity she'll be the last one to know
It's unfortunate she will be the last to find out
How many times will she fall for his lines
How many times will she believe his lies?
Should I tell her or should I be cool
Should I warn her or stay quiet?
And if I tried I know she'd say I lied
If I warned her, she would think I am lying
Mind your business don't hurt her you fool
Stay out of it, don't cause her any harm
But my eyes still see
But I am still aware of what is going on
But my eyes still see
But I am still aware of what is going on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB CREWE, BOB GAUDIO
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@mishu1956
Oh, don't it hurt deep inside
To see someone do something to her
Oh, don't it pain to see someone cry
Oh, especially when someone is her
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
Talking is cheap, people follow like sheep
Even though there is nowhere to go
How could she tell? He deceived her so well
Pity she'll be the last one to know
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
How many times did she fall for his lies?
Should I tell her or should I keep cool?
And if I tried I know she'll say I lied
Mind your business, don't hurt her, you fool
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
But my eyes still see, but my eyes still see
@aj6495
Danced to this song, and deeply in love in 1967. I was 15 yrs. Old. Now 72. But i still remember the girl and the time i was young and so in love❤
@Ben_Zinka-Nister
Me too. 😔😔😔
@dougelliott5191
Greatest songs Greatest times.
@clydequinn4395
I guess its normal to never forget our first Love.... Somewhere out there is mine
@hendrikdebruin4012
67 and still waiting for that first love. When I get up there I will have some questions to ask.
@CarlosSanchez-fi1bb
Disculpen la pregunta LOS TREMELOES fueron cuatrillisos? Esque son idénticos.
@judydomagalla4256
1967 I was 14 years, now i am 70 and I still love this song...💕
@kikaklaus9515
so am I 😀
@Battek1
To były piękne lata...
@oltedders
I graduated from high school in 1967. Turned 74 3 weeks ago. The beauty of this song is enduring.