Silence Is Golden

I suffer from social anxiety disorder and to me this song describes exactly how I feel in social situations and also how I see them after they have happend.

i always thought this song was about rape. "my body's a temple...something was stolen, safe in my own skin.."

I agree with meh too, i thought it was a rape/virginity song.

According to wikipedia, Shirley Manson has said it is about sexual abuse. It's a very powerful song. I love the line 'If no truth is spoken then no lies can hide'

yeah this song definitely is about sexual abuse. "Silence is golden" is meant to be sarcastic. You're silence is golden maybe to the abuser but not to the abused.

i love this song.. it's my favorite on the cd... it fits me so well... garbage rocks

I agree, this song kicks aas and I0can completly rdlate to0it.

This can apply to almost anyone who opens their mouth. Part is about hurting other people every time you talk, part is about being to scared to open up to people, part is about just trying to be safe from the world outside. Longing for someone to listen and understand, but not wanting to risk the shit that you have to go through to find that person.

i agree with meh. it definitely regards sex. maybe she lost her virginity ? and wrote a song about it ?

i have liked this band since i was really young . my first time hearing garbage i was hooked , i bought the ''tape'' , yes i said tape . it was a very long time ago ... i love this band and all of their songs..