Enjoy the Silence
boyle susan 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
In "Enjoy The Silence," Boyle Susan sings about the power of silence and how sometimes words can only do more harm than good. The opening lines "Words like violence / break the silence / come crashing in / into my little world" portray how words can be hurtful and destructive. The pain caused by words is further demonstrated in the lines "Painful to me / Pierce right through me / Can't you understand? / Oh, my little girl."
The chorus "All I ever wanted / All I ever needed / Is here in my arms / Words are very / Unnecessary / They can only do harm" emphasizes that sometimes, silence is all that is needed. Despite the intensity of the feelings, vows are broken and pleasure coexists with pain. Words are trivial, meaningless, and forgettable. The power of being still and holding someone in your arms is all that matters.
This song has been interpreted in many ways. Some people think it represents the peace that can come from taking a break from technology and the constant stream of communication in today's world. Others believe it is a love song and that Boyle is telling her lover that she does not need words to show her love for them. Regardless of the interpretation, "Enjoy The Silence" is a beautiful, haunting song that captures the power of silence.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The power of words can hurt just as much as physical violence
Break the silence
Speaking up can be difficult but can also bring about change
Come crashing in
When someone finally speaks up, it can feel overwhelming
Into my little world
The hurtful words affect Susan personally
Painful to me
The words are causing Susan emotional pain
Pierce right through me
The words are cutting deeply and hurting her deeply
Can't you understand?
Susan is asking for empathy and understanding
Oh, my little girl
Susan feels vulnerable and in need of protection
All I ever wanted
Susan wants love and acceptance
All I ever needed
Susan realizes that material possessions are not as important as emotional fulfillment
Is here in my arms
Susan has everything she needs within herself
Words are very
Susan believes that words have significant power
Unnecessary
Susan realizes that sometimes, silence is golden
They can only do harm
Susan believes that words can cause more harm than good
Vows are spoken
Promises can be made,
To be broken
But sometimes they are not kept
Feelings are intense
Emotions can be overpowering
Words are trivial
In comparison to emotions, words can seem insignificant
Pleasures remain
The joys in life can still exist despite difficult words or situations
So does the pain
But pain can still linger
Words are meaningless
Sometimes words can lose their impact or not hold any true value
And forgettable
And eventually be forgotten
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore
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Lesley Romero
Letra de la canción Enjoy the silence, de Depeche mode, en inglés (english lyrics)
Words like violence
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've ever wanted
All I've 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've ever wanted
All I've ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
All I've ever wanted
All I've ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Enjoy the silence
Enjoy the silence
Depeche mode - Enjoy the silence
Adela Cisneros
I’m a crazy fan of Depeche Mode since I’m 14 and I hate when someone covers one of their songs. Well, only Susan’s voice with her feelings and her version made me listen this gem to the very end. She feels it, she knows what she is singing about, she found the deep meaning in the lyrics and with her beautiful and astonishing voice (you hypnotise me, Susan) I enjoyed it very much. An extraordinary lady with an extraordinary song is deleightful to listen. I’d really love to see a video of her singing it, not only listen the audio. I was your fan before and you only confirm it with this. Wonderful woman!!
Kanuck1818
Love this DM sing too....she covered it brilliantly 👏❤
Tony McModeNut
Likewise. Rarely is the cover "there". It's just a facsimile. I do enjoy this one, though. And, I have to admit, I quite enjoy Monster Magnet's rendition of Black Celebration. :)
Clarice McGlinch
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Lija Cīrule
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Raina Mermaid
I am actually sincerely surprised at this. I was always happy for Susan but I never thought I'd find myself listening to her stuff- I just didnt think it was for me. This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard from her, great cover. Good for her! Hauntingly beautiful
Wayne Walcoff
She connects emotionally like no other. What a voice.
Zeljka Madjarevic
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William Passfield
Susan Boyle is one of the most amazing women of the 21st century music world. Not just because her singing shits on most other stars, but for the reality of a humble soul with an angelic voice whom the world mocked before her star shone. I love this lady!
Charles Bush
I as well, William think she is the best. She can sing anything. I just love and admire her so.