Quiet
empty head Lyrics
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I listen but the freezing silent rain beats down
'Cause it's quiet in a noisy world
Where I stand
Quiet, though I hear the sound
Of voices forming walls that circle me
Some sympathetic eyes; they still don't see
So many doors but not a single key
Quiet in a noisy world
Everything's an echo from another room
Deafening quiet in a noisy world
I'm buried here alive inside my tomb
Who chained me to this spot inside myself?
Who wrote this cursed plot about a man with no one else?
Understanding; capable of comprehending
All my words are coming from this
Quiet in a noisy world
Born within the silence of a soul alone
So damn quiet in a noisy world
No beating of a heart besides my own
A heart beside my own
Dreaming of a heart beside of my own
Breaking through this
Quiet
The song "Quiet" by Empty Head is about feeling isolated and trapped within oneself. The lyrics suggest the singer is in a crowded and noisy world, but they feel alone and unheard. The "freezing silent rain" alludes to a sense of numbness and isolation, while "voices forming walls that circle me" represents the feeling of being trapped by other people's expectations and behaviors. The singer longs to connect with others but can't seem to break through the walls around them.
The chorus repeats the song's title, emphasizing the overwhelming nature of the quiet that accompanies this sense of isolation. The singer feels buried alive inside their own thoughts and emotions, with no one to reach out to. They question who put them in this position and wonder if anyone truly understands them.
The bridge offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer dreams of finding someone else with whom they can share their heart. The song ends with the singer breaking through the quiet, suggesting a new level of understanding or connection has been reached.
Overall, "Quiet" is a poignant exploration of the loneliness that can accompany being surrounded by others. It communicates the universal desire for human connection and the struggle that can come with finding it.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiet in a noisy world
Despite the chaos surrounding me, I seek peace and quiet
I listen but the freezing silent rain beats down
I am attentive, but the lack of response from the world around me is painful
'Cause it's quiet in a noisy world
Where I stand
I find tranquility in my own stillness, even if everything around me is loud
Quiet, though I hear the sound
Of voices forming walls that circle me
Despite my solitude, the voices around me create barriers, making me feel trapped
Some sympathetic eyes; they still don't see
So many doors but not a single key
To open them and let me step outside this
Though people may look at me with sympathy, they don't truly understand me, and I feel stuck in my own world
Quiet in a noisy world
Everything's an echo from another room
The world feels far away and distant, like everything is happening in another room
Deafening quiet in a noisy world
I'm buried here alive inside my tomb
The silence is overwhelming, and I feel trapped and suffocated like I'm in a tomb
Who chained me to this spot inside myself?
Who wrote this cursed plot about a man with no one else?
I feel trapped and alone, as if my life is out of my control
Understanding; capable of comprehending
All my words are coming from this
I hope to find someone who can truly understand me, and where my words come from
Quiet in a noisy world
Born within the silence of a soul alone
My solitude is a part of me, and my soul was born into silence
So damn quiet in a noisy world
No beating of a heart besides my own
A heart beside my own
Dreaming of a heart beside of my own
Breaking through this
I feel entirely alone, with no one else's heart beating but my own. I dream of a connection with another person, to break through this isolation
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.