Silence, A Stranger

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 clamour so he can't tell me the score
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 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
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 Quiet, come another time
 Isn't on my side
 I need to look alive
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 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
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 Quiet, come another time
 Isn't on my side
 Give me a reason why
 I should let it lie
 I need to look alive
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 Stillness is a woman I'm too cowardly to kiss
 A hallowed thing to hold before 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
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 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