The Sound Of Silence
Bananarama · Other Songs - Bananarama
Ive come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence.
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of
A neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence.
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one deared
Disturb the sound of silence.
Fools said i,you do not know
Silence like a cancer grows.
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you.
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon God they made.
And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming.
And the signs said, the words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls.
And whisperd in the sounds of silence.
The Sound Of Silence - Bananarama
Bananarama's 1984 recording of 'The Sound Of Silence' reimagined the iconic Frank Sinatra and Paul Simon composition for a new generation, blending their signature pop sensibilities with the song's haunting melody. Released as a single from their debut album, the track became a defining moment in the group's early career, establishing their ability to reinterpret classic material within the New Wave and synth-pop landscape of the mid-1980s. The recording features the band's characteristic vocal harmonies and driving rhythm, showcasing their transition from the pop duo era to their three-piece configuration. While the original composition carried heavy cultural weight regarding youth apathy, Bananarama's version injected it with a distinct, energetic pop drive that resonated globally. The song remains a staple of their discography, often appearing on greatest hits collections and serving as a testament to their early influence on British pop music. It stands as a prime example of how they successfully merged established songwriting traditions with their own innovative production style during a pivotal era in music history.