Silence

"Silence" is a song about two people who care about each other but struggle to communicate honestly. One person avoids speaking their thoughts because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing or causing damage. Instead of expressing themselves, they shut down and pull away. The other person experiences this silence as distance and uncertainty, and starts trying to interpret hidden meaning in behavior and small signs, often blaming themselves or overthinking what is happening. Over time, both people begin to retreat in different ways—one by holding everything in, the other by trying to “read” what isn’t being said. This creates a cycle where neither person feels understood, and both feel more alone even though they’re still emotionally connected. At its core, it’s about miscommunication, emotional withdrawal, and how silence between two people can grow into a barrier that neither side knows how to break.