Silent Sigh
Badly Drawn Boy
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Come see what we all talk about People moving to the moon Stop baby don't go stop here Never stop living here Till it eats the heart from your soul Keeps down the sound of your Silent sigh Silent sigh, silent sigh silent sigh Keeps down all move me down Could we love each other Come see what we all talk about People moving to the moon Stop baby don't go stop here Never stop living here Till it eats the heart from your soul Keeps down the sound of your Silent sigh Silent sigh, silent sigh silent sigh Keeps down all move me down But don't love each other No don't love each other Never gonna be the same
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Written by: DAMON MICHAEL GOUGH
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Identity"Silent Sigh" is a song by British indie singer-songwriter Badly Drawn Boy (real name Damon Gough).
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Album ContextThe song was included in the soundtrack for the movie "About a Boy." Badly Drawn Boy was the only contributor to the entire soundtrack, which was released as an album in 2002.
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Song Popularity"Silent Sigh" was the most successful single from the album, peaking at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song InspirationThe song, like others on the album, was inspired by the story of "About a Boy," a novel by Nick Hornby that was adapted into a movie starring Hugh Grant.
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Song ThemeThe song carries themes of loneliness and introspection, reflecting the novel's story of a selfish man's transition to caring for others. It’s one of the best examples of how Badly Drawn Boy perfectly mirrored the narrative of the film through his music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Silent Sigh" includes scenes from "About a Boy," with Badly Drawn Boy himself appearing in several shots.
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Awards HistoryThe "About a Boy" album, which includes "Silent Sigh," won Badly Drawn Boy an Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
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Instrumental NotabilityThe song features iconic and catchy piano chords, which is one of the elements that has helped it remain memorable.
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Live Performances"Silent Sigh" is often played by Gough during live performances, even almost two decades after its release.
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Song LengthThe song is a little over five minutes long, making it one of the longer tracks on the "About a Boy" album.
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