Grey
the end of silence Lyrics
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See some pigs fly by, nothing in my brain
Scratch some thoughts on paper,couldnt be harder
I guess I should have stayed home never left my bed ..today
You see this world is my world
Cant make me run and hide away
The chip on your shoulder
What I'm trying to say is "pick it up put in and take it away"
Close the curtains dot wanna go outside
Gray skies gray people gray streets to the gray wide open i'll ride
Scratch my thoughts on paper, couldn't be harder
I guess I should have stayed home never left my bed..today
This world is my world
Cant make me wanna hide away
The chip on your shoulder seems to have fallen my way
What I'm trying to say is;;;pick it up put it in and take it away pick it up put it in and take..it..away
The lyrics to "Grey" by The End of Silence are reflective of the artist's feelings of loneliness and isolation in a world that can sometimes seem monotonous and unchanging. The opening line, "Driving in my car, listen to the rain," sets the scene for a rainy, melancholy day where the artist is driving aimlessly, trying to find purpose in a world that feels empty. The image of "pigs fly[ing] by" emphasizes the surreal nature of this world and highlights the artist's feelings of disconnection and confusion.
As the song progresses, the artist confronts the pervasive sense of apathy and negativity that seems to surround them. They assert themselves, singing, "This world is my world/Cant make me run and hide away." The phrase "pick it up put it in and take it away" echoes this sentiment of reclaiming control and refusing to give in to despair. The repetition of this phrase creates a sense of urgency, implying that the artist is trying to convince themselves to take action and reclaim their life.
Throughout the song, the artist frequently repeats the phrase "scratch my thoughts on paper." This repetition serves to emphasize the artist's desperation to make sense of their world and to articulate their feelings. The fact that the act of writing on paper "couldn't be harder" highlights the artist's struggle to find clarity and meaning in their life.
Overall, "Grey" is a powerful song that confronts the difficult emotions that can arise when one feels alone and disconnected. Through their lyrics, The End of Silence expresses a sense of hopelessness but also a determination to persevere and find purpose in a world that often feels gray and dull.
Line by Line Meaning
Driving in my car, listen to the rain
I am driving aimlessly in my car, mindlessly listening to the rain as it falls outside.
See some pigs fly by, nothing in my brain
I am so lost in thought that I don't even notice the absurdity of pigs flying by, my mind is completely blank.
Scratch some thoughts on paper, couldn't be harder
Despite my attempt to write down my thoughts, it feels impossible to express them adequately.
I guess I should have stayed home never left my bed ..today
I regret leaving the comfort of my bed and venturing outdoors today.
You see this world is my world
I have a unique perspective and experience of the world around me.
Cant make me run and hide away
I refuse to be intimidated or frightened by the world's challenges and difficulties.
The chip on your shoulder
Your anger and resentment towards me.
Seems to have fallen my way
Your negative attitude towards me is now my problem to deal with.
What I'm trying to say is "pick it up put it in and take it away"
I am telling you to take responsibility for your negative emotions and move past them.
Close the curtains dot wanna go outside
I feel so weighed down by my own thoughts and the world's problems that I can't bear to face it anymore.
Gray skies gray people gray streets to the gray wide open i'll ride
The world seems so bleak and colorless, and I feel helpless in the face of it all.
What I'm trying to say is;;;pick it up put it in and take..it..away
Once again, I am urging you to move past your negative emotions and find a way to take responsibility and control of your life.
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Ellioth
End Of Silence"
Adrift, the sleep made us liars
It kept us close and convinced us we'd be fine when the summer would arrive
But summer never came back and winter took time to pass
A newfound dawn, a newborn wind
And winter left before the welcomed spring
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
A mirrors reflections in broken glass
Made two pieces fit at last
The wind was rare its victims blind
We couldn't stop, could not rewind
We became victims of the quietness
Led astray by intent
Our wishes similar but not the same and with sunrise the reason came
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
At the Atlantic edge awaits the end of silence
MAKIS NERANTZIS
Adrift, the sleep made us liars
It kept us close and
Convinced us we'd be fine when
The summer never came back and
Winter took time to pass
A newfound dawn, a newborn wind
And winter left before the welcomed spring
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon
Once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
A mirrors reflections in broken glass
Made two pieces fit at last
The wind was rare its victims blind
We couldn't stop, could not rewind
We became victims of the quietness
Led astray by intent
Our wishes similar but not the same
And with sunrise the reason came
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon
Once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
At the Atlantic edge awaits the end of silence
Hirieo
"End Of Silence"
Adrift, the sleep made us liars
It kept us close and convinced us we'd be fine when the summer would arrive
But summer never came back and winter took time to pass
A newfound dawn, a newborn wind
And winter left before the welcomed spring
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
A mirrors reflections in broken glass
Made two pieces fit at last
The wind was rare its victims blind
We couldn't stop, could not rewind
We became victims of the quietness
Led astray by intent
Our wishes similar but not the same and with sunrise the reason came
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
At the Atlantic edge awaits the end of silence
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That chorus...
Through years of resistance
Where I rarely felt whole
Long distance calls from my soul were never answered
When the darkest horizon
Once gave way for the sun
It gave me the courage to end the silence
<3
a person
honestly one of the most epic and underrated metal bands ever
realitygutter
They are one of the top bands of their generation in metal, one of the greatest in general. Fuck sales, we're talking about essence and quality here.
Caroline Gonzalez
@Baixo in box only discovered them I think during covid lockdown or just before. They are amazing one of my favs now. Love the new album too
Baixo in box
Agree
TechItSerious
Great, as always! Greetings from Greece!
Marco Belletti
I'm so sorry I have never listened to Evergrey, now that I did I'll never miss an album anymore, starting with the superb The Atlantic arrived today. It sounds SUPERB! This is the kind of vast, emotive, prog metal I need.
Walter Gernand
You need to hear In Search of Truth.
Archer Wang
Honestly, this song gave me strength to fight, to resist, to find a better I.
Omar Suarez
When Tom sings, my soul listens.
Cruise Mizzle
Evergrey music caught in one comment.