Silent All These Years
Tori Amos
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Excuse me, but can I be you for a while My dog won't bite if you sit real still I got the Anti-Christ in the kitchen yellin' at me again Yeah, I can hear that Been saved again by the garbage truck I got something to say, you know, but nothing comes Yes, I know what you think of me, you never shut up Yeah, I can hear that But what if I'm a mermaid, in these jeans of his with her name still on it Hey, but I don't care 'cause sometimes, I said sometimes I hear my voice. And it's been here silent all these years So you found a girl who thinks really deep thoughts What's so amazing about really deep thoughts Boy you best pray that I bleed real soon How's that thought for you My scream got lost in a paper cup You think there's a heaven where some screams have gone I got twenty-five bucks an' a cracker Do you think it's enough to get us there Cause what if I'm a mermaid, in these jeans of his with her name still on it Hey, but I don't care 'cause sometimes, I said sometimes I hear my voice And it's been here silent all these Years go by, will I still be waiting for somebody else to understand Years go by, if I'm stripped of my beauty and the orange clouds raining in my head Years go by, will I choke on my tears 'til, finally there is nothing left One more casualty, you know we're too easy, easy, easy Well, I love the way we communicate Your eyes focus on my funny lip shape Let's hear what you think of me now But, baby, don't look up- the sky is falling Your mother shows up in a nasty dress Hmm, it's your turn now to stand where I stand Everybody lookin' at you, here taken hold of my hand Yeah, I can hear them But what if I'm a mermaid in these jeans of yours with her name still on it Hey, but I don't care 'cause sometimes, I said sometimes I hear my voice I hear my voice, I hear my voice, and it's been here Silent all these years. I've been here silent all these years Silent all these, silent all these years
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Written by: TORI AMOS
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Silent All These Years" is a song by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos. It was released as the second single from her debut studio album "Little Earthquakes".
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Inspiration for the SongThe song is inspired by a relationship breakup, and it deals with themes of self-discovery and self-expression.
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SongwritingInitially, the song was written as a b-side for the "Y Kant Tori Read" band, which was Amos's short-lived 1980s synthpop group.
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Critical Reception"Silent All These Years" received critical acclaim for its lyrical content and Amos’s expressive vocals. It was regularly highlighted as one of the standout tracks on "Little Earthquakes".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Cindy Palmano, received numerous nominations including one at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Female Video.
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Live PerformanceAmos has performed "Silent All These Years" on every tour she has done since its release, making it one of her most performed songs.
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Charity CampaignThe song was used in the UK in a public information film on domestic abuse, released by the charity 'Women's Aid' in 2011.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not performing strongly on the charts initially, the song garnered much attention through Amos's live performances and the music video. It peaked at number 51 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released in the UK in 1992, where it reached a new peak position at number 26.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, "Silent All These Years" has remained relevant and iconic, often being named one of the greatest songs of all time by various platforms. It was also featured on episodes of several television shows like 'All American' and 'The Captain'.
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