In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Every night I turn to you
But you turn away
I know there's no good news
In what you might say
I couldn't stand to hear it
So let well enough be, oh
Your silence is golden
Especially to me
'Cause I know no news is good news
With each word you don't say
Silence is golden
At least for today
No news is good news
With each word you don't say
No news is good news
As long as you stay
Haven't heard a loving word
From you in a while
I don't see that look of love
That was once in your smile
I know you're unhappy
And you can't tell me why
But at least for the moment
You haven't told me goodbye
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I know, no news is good news
With each word you don't say
Silence is golden
At least for today
No news is good news
With each word you don't say
No news is good news
As long as you stay
But you turn away
I know there's no good news
In what you might say
I couldn't stand to hear it
So let well enough be, oh
Your silence is golden
Especially to me
'Cause I know no news is good news
With each word you don't say
Silence is golden
At least for today
No news is good news
With each word you don't say
No news is good news
As long as you stay
Haven't heard a loving word
From you in a while
I don't see that look of love
That was once in your smile
I know you're unhappy
And you can't tell me why
But at least for the moment
You haven't told me goodbye
Don't say goodbye
'Cause I know, no news is good news
With each word you don't say
Silence is golden
At least for today
No news is good news
With each word you don't say
No news is good news
As long as you stay
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No News Is Good News Lyrics as written by Don Pfrimmer Gary Stefan Harrison
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