Silence – English Lyrics

• By: Marshmello, Khalid

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the heartfelt message of "Silence" by Marshmello and Khalid, a song that beautifully blends electronic beats with soulful lyrics. Learn how this track encourages you to embrace vulnerability and find peace amidst life's challenges, offering a unique perspective on expressing yourself and connecting with others through music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
lover /ˈlʌvər/ B1	noun - a person who loves another
fighter /ˈfaɪtər/ B1	noun - a person who fights
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B1	noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - to put or keep out of sight
sharing /ˈʃɛrɪŋ/ A2	verb - to have or use something jointly with others
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility
violence /ˈvaɪələns/ B2	noun - behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something
quiet /ˈkwaɪət/ A2	adjective - making little or no noise verb - to become or make quiet
silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ A2	adjective - not making or accompanied by any sound
savior /ˈseɪviər/ B2	noun - a person who rescues someone from danger
burden /ˈbɜːrdən/ B1	noun - a load, especially a heavy one
caring /ˈkeərɪŋ/ A2	verb - displaying kindness and concern for others
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ A1	adjective - in need of sleep or rest
hate /heɪt/ A2	verb - to feel intense dislike for
wrong /rɒŋ/ A2	adjective - not correct or true
trying /ˈtraɪɪŋ/ A2	verb - to attempt to achieve something

Key Grammar Structures

• Yeah, I'd rather be a lover than a fighter,

  ➔ Conditional ('would rather')

  ➔ The phrase 'would rather' expresses a preference. It indicates a desire to do one thing over another. Here, the speaker prefers a peaceful, loving approach ('lover') over a confrontational one ('fighter').

• All this time, I've been hiding,

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous ('have been hiding')

  ➔ The Present Perfect Continuous emphasizes the duration of the action 'hiding' and its relevance to the present. It suggests the speaker has been hiding for a significant period, and this has had a lasting impact.

• I found peace, in your violence,

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase ('in violence')

  ➔ This is a striking example of figurative language. The speaker paradoxically finds peace *within* something typically associated with chaos and harm – violence. The preposition 'in' indicates location or state.

• I'm in need of a savior, but I'm not asking for favors,

  ➔ Idiomatic Expression ('in need of')

  ➔ The phrase 'in need of' is an idiomatic expression meaning 'requiring'. The second part of the sentence, 'but I'm not asking for favors,' adds a layer of independence and self-reliance. It shows the speaker's desire for help without wanting to be indebted.

• Loving never gave me a home,

  ➔ Simple Past Tense ('gave')

  ➔ The simple past tense 'gave' indicates a completed action in the past. The metaphor suggests that love, rather than providing stability and security (a 'home'), has been a source of instability for the speaker.