[Verse 1] Yeah, I'd rather be a lover than a fighter (fighter) 'Cause all my life, I've been fighting Never felt a feeling of comfort All this time, I've been hiding And I never had someone to call my own, oh nah I'm so used to sharing Love only left me alone But I'm at one with the silence
[Chorus] I found peace in your violence Can't tell me there's no point in trying I'm at one, and I've been quiet for too long I found peace in your violence Can't tell me there's no point in trying I'm at one, and I've been silent for too long
[Drop] I've been quiet for too long I've been quiet for too long I found peace in your violence Can't tell me there's no point in trying I'm at one, and I've been quiet for too long
[Verse 2] I'm in need of a savior, but I'm not asking for favors My whole life, I've felt like a burden I think too much, and I hate it I'm so used to being in the wrong, I'm tired of caring Loving never gave me a home, so I'll sit here in the silence
[Chorus] I found peace in your violence Can't tell me there's no point in trying I'm at one, and I've been quiet for too long I found peace in your violence Can't tell me there's no point in trying I'm at one, and I've been silent for too long
[Drop] I've been quiet for too long I've been quiet for too long I found peace in your violence Can't tell me there's no point in trying I'm at one, and I've been quiet for too long
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MEANINGS/STORY
A collab that Marshmello had hinted at dating back to July 22, 2017, “Silence” tells the story of someone struggling with their emotional well-being and confidence in developing relationships. As the song progresses to the chorus, Khalid expresses the strength that the storyteller has found to overcome their fears of talking and deciding to break the “silence” they’ve felt trapped in up until now.
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