[Verse 1]
Silence is a stranger that I’ve never let inside
I hear him knocking, but I do not dare reply
God knows what he would say if I opened up my door
I’ll keep up this clamor so he can’t tell me the score

[Verse 2]
Solitude’s an old friend from the other side of town
When he comes across the river I pretend I’m not around
His voice brings me comfort and his counsel’s always wise
But I can’t stand to face the disappointment in his eyes

[Chorus]
Quiet, come another time
Isn’t on my side
I need to look alive

[Verse 3]
Suffering, my mother, she has loved me since my youth
Never have I wondered if her teaching wasn’t true
When she speaks she whispers gently, never does she shout
But sometimes when I’m weary, it feels good to drown her out

[Chorus]
Quiet, come another time
Isn’t on my side
Give me a reason why
I should let it lie
I need to look alive
[Verse 4]
Stillness is a woman I’m too cowardly to kiss
A hallowed thing too holy for my unclean lips
She told me she loved me, but I ran away and hid
I’m convinced she’d do the same if she saw beneath my skin

[Chorus]
Quiet, I’m listening this time
I need you on my side
I’m out of reasons why
I can’t keep up this fight
I want to feel alive