A collab that Marshmello had hinted at dating back to July 22, 2017, “Silence” tells the story of someone struggling with their emotional well-being and confidence in developing relationships. As the song progresses to the chorus, Khalid expresses the strength that the storyteller has found to overc...
[Verse 1]
Yeah, I'd rather be a lover than a fighter (Fighter)
'Cause all my life, I've been fighting
Never felt a feeling of comfort, oh
And all this time, I've been hiding
And I never had someone to call my own, oh nah
I'm so used to sharing
Love only left me alone
But I'm at one with the silence
[Chorus]
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one and I've been quiet for too long
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one and I've been silent for too long
[Drop]
I've been quiet for too long
I've been quiet for too long
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one and I've been quiet for too long
[Verse 2]
I'm in need of a savior (Savior), but I'm not asking for favors
My whole life, I've felt like a burden
I think too much, and I hate it
I'm so used to being in the wrong, I'm tired of caring
Loving never gave me a home, so I'll sit here in the silence
[Chorus]
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one and I've been quiet for too long
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one and I've been silent for too long
[Drop]
I've been quiet for too long
I've been quiet for too long
I found peace in your violence
Can't tell me there's no point in trying
I'm at one and I've been quiet for too long
Silence was written by Marshmello & Khalid.
Silence was produced by Marshmello.
Marshmello released Silence on Fri Aug 11 2017.
On January 23, 2023, “Silence” was certified 6x platinum by the RIAA.