About The Song
“Silence Is Golden” is a song by The Tremeloes, released in 1967. It reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart and was also successful in New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa. Originally recorded in 1964 by the Four Seasons, The Tremeloes’ rendition became a classic hit. The phrase “silence is golden” originates from a Swiss inscription, later popularized by Thomas Carlyle, emphasizing the value of silence. The song reflects on the pain of seeing someone suffer and the solace found in silence.
The song “Silence Is Golden” by The Tremeloes carries a poignant message about the value of silence and the pain of witnessing someone you care about being hurt. The lyrics depict the narrator’s dilemma of seeing someone they care about being deceived by their partner. Despite knowing the truth, they grapple with whether to intervene or remain silent. The song captures the emotional turmoil of witnessing someone’s pain, juxtaposing the value of silence with the internal struggle of wanting to speak out.
Lyrics
Oh, don't it hurt deep inside
To see someone do something to her
Oh, don't it pain to see someone cry
Oh, especially when someone is her
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
Talking is cheap, people follow like sheep
Even though there is nowhere to go
How could she tell? He deceived her so well
Pity she'll be the last one to know
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
How many times did she fall for his lies?
Should I tell her or should I keep cool?
And if I tried I know she'll say I lied
Mind your business, don't hurt her, you fool
Silence is golden, but my eyes still see
Silence is golden, golden, but my eyes still see
But my eyes still see, but my eyes still see