Lyrics
WAS IT QUIET FOR YOU? [Intro | Atmospheric synths, distant piano] (Instrumental) [Verse 1 | Soft, intimate vocals] At eight-oh-six, your message came, I read it twice beside the sink. You said, "I miss the kitchen too, But you don't know what it cost me." I stared at what I almost typed, And put the phone down on the tile. Then typed, "I didn't see you hurt. I'd like to listen, if you want." [Pre-Chorus | Gradual melodic build] Outside, the buses came and went, I stayed where I could hear the rain. You wrote, "Can we meet after work?" I said, "At nine. I'll meet you there." [Chorus | Explosive, soaring melody] Was it quiet for you that night? When I was sleeping by your side? I thought your silence meant we're fine, While you were running out of time. I called it peace, you called it work, You kept me warm while you got hurt. Was it quiet for you that night? Or did you keep it all inside? [Drop | Euphoric melodic synths, sustained vocal] Was it quiet for you? Was it quiet for you? (Instrumental) [Verse 2 | More urgency, restrained emotion] You had your hair up like before, But kept your coat on by the door. I asked you how the last month went, You laughed and said, "You're asking now?" You told me how you'd come home drained, And smile so I could fall asleep. I almost tried to justify, Then asked you what you needed now. [Pre-Chorus 2 | Rising emotional tension] You said, "I need you to be here, Not only when you need me near." I said, "You shouldn't have to ask." You set your keys beside your glass. [Final Chorus | Full instrumentation, powerful lead vocal] Was it quiet for you that night? When I was sleeping by your side? I can't undo the words you saved, Or give you back the sleep you gave. I used to call your arms my home, But home can't be for me alone. There's no promise you need to make, I'll hear you, whatever you say. [Final Drop | Emotional instrumental release] Was it quiet for you? Was it quiet for you? I wanna hear you... I wanna hear you... [Outro | Piano and fading synths] You asked me if I'd walk you home. "No promises," you said, then smiled. We took the long way in the rain, And talked until the traffic died.