Learning To Be Silent
Footloose · Other Songs - Footloose
staring at the floor,
counting little cracks in the tile,
struggling to smile without choking,
learning to be silent.
Watching how the dust,
dances at the door,
noticing my hand start to shake,
contimplating taking up smoking,
learning to be silent.
Always hearing,
Hush Ethel,
please Vi,
lets not have this conversation,
and so i stand by while my mind takes a small vacation,
la,la,la,la,la,la,la,la.
Making little sounds,
other folks ignore,
quiteing the beat of my heart,
never begin part of the moment,
learning to be silent.
Learning there are some topics that we don't even mention,
and if they come up,
then we try to be vage,
there are subjects from which we divert all attention,
and some we aviod like the plage.
I'm becoming a mime,
bitting my tonuge (bitting my tonuge)
Trying not to scream (trying not to scream),
Managed it before (managed it before),
knowing if i'm going to survive then Damn it
I'va got to practice (practice)
learning
mmm mmmm mmmmmmmmmmm
Learning To Be Silent
Released by the British rock band Footloose in 1979, 'Learning To Be Silent' stands as a defining track of the new wave and synth-pop era. The song features a distinctive blend of electronic instrumentation and melodic vocals that became a signature of the group's sound during their peak popularity. As one of Footloose's most recognizable compositions, it exemplifies the genre's characteristic use of synthesizers and driving rhythms. The recording captures the cultural zeitgeist of late 1970s Britain, where bands were redefining rock music through electronic textures. While often associated with the band's broader catalog, the track remains a staple of their discography, showcasing their ability to craft memorable hooks and atmospheric soundscapes that influenced subsequent generations of electronic musicians.