Silence Is Easy
Starsailor
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Everybody says that they're looking for a shelter Got a lot to give But I don't know how to help her I should just let it go 'Til they learn how to grow And how to liberate Everybody says that she's looking for a shelter Got a lot to give But I don't know how I felt her They should just let it go Till these cities learn to grow And how to liberate [Chorus] Silence is easy It just becomes me You don't even know me You all lie about me Everybody says that I'm looking for a home now Looking for a boy or I'm looking for a girl now But I can still let it go I can still learn to grow Into a child again [Chorus: x4]
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Written by: Barry Westhead, Benjamin Byrne, James Stelfox, James Walsh
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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9 facts about this song
Background• "Silence Is Easy" is a song by British band Starsailor. It was first released in August 2003 as the lead single for their second studio album of the same name.
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Recording & Production• One of the most unique aspects about "Silence Is Easy" is that it was produced by the legendary record producer, Phil Spector. Known for his "Wall of Sound" effect, Spector's influence is heavily heard on the track. This was Spector's last main project before he was convicted of murder.
• However, due to disagreements and erratic behavior from Spector, Starsailor decided to only let him produce this song and the tracks “Four To The Floor” and “White Dove.”
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Chart Performance• The track managed to attain significant commercial success. "Silence is Easy" climbed to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Starsailor's highest charting single in the UK to date.
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Music Video• The song’s music video showcases the band performing on a 70's themed talk show, showing clips of social unrest intermixed with their performance.
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Song Meaning• Lead vocalist and lyricist, James Walsh, mentioned in an interview that "Silence Is Easy" is about the beauty and peace found in silence and how sometimes quietness can be more powerful than words.
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Reception• Critics largely praised "Silence Is Easy” for its departure from Starsailor’s earlier softer sound, noting the more robust, aggressive tune backed by Spector’s production guild as a refreshing transition.
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Live Performance• The song is also a favorite during live performances by the band. Despite the band’s previous tension with Phil Spector, they often dedicate the song to him during these performances.
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Album Performance• The album "Silence Is Easy" peaked at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, staying in the charts for 13 weeks. The success was partly driven by the popularity of the title track.
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Cultural Impact• Despite being almost two decades old, the song continues to hold relevance and is regularly featured on playlists and radio stations catering to early 2000s alternative rock and indie music.
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