Silenced by the Night

Keane

About Silenced by the Night

"Silenced by the Night" is a song by English rock band Keane from their fourth studio album Strangeland. It was released worldwide as the album's lead single on 13 March 2012, except for the United Kingdom where it was released on 15 April 2012. The song was written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, Richard Hughes, Jesse Quin and produced by Dan Grech-Marguerat.


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2013
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In a city like mine there's no point in fighting
I close my eyes, see you and me driving
If I am a river, you are the ocean
Got the radio on, got the wheels in motion

We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I want to love the way we used to then

I lie in the dark, I feel I'm falling
Feel your hand on my back, hear your voice calling
I'm out of my depth, girl stick close to me
Because the people in this town, they look straight through me

We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I want to love the way we used to then

Because baby I'm not scared of this world when you're here
No baby I'm not scared of this world when you're here

Oh you and I we're gonna rise again
Oh, you and I we're gonna rise again

We were silenced by the night
But you and I, we're gonna rise again
Divided from the light
I want to love the way we used to then

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Keane

Keane are an English alternative rock band from Battle, East Sussex, formed in 1997. The group currently comprises Tim Rice-Oxley (piano, synthesisers, backing vocals), Richard Hughes (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Jesse Quin (bass guitar, electric guitar, backing vocals) and Tom Chaplin (lead vocals, acoustic guitar). Their original line-up included founder and guitarist Dominic Scott, who left in 2001. more »

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Written by: DAVID RICHARD HUGHES, JAMES TIMOTHY RICE-OXLEY, JOSEPH JESSE QUIN, OLIVER THOMAS CHAPLIN

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11 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Silenced By The Night" is a song by Keane, a British rock band originally from East Sussex, England.
Album Release
The song is from their fourth studio album called "Strangeland," which was released in May 2012.
Chart Positions
"Silenced By the Night" reached number 78 on the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.
Song Creation
The song was written by the band members Richard Hughes, Tim Rice-Oxley, and Tom Chaplin.
Single Launch
The track was first premiered in March 2012 on a radio show by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2. It was released as the lead single of the album "Strangeland" in the same month.
Music Video
The music video was filmed in Austin, Texas, and features a young couple's journey through the city. It was directed by Christopher Sims, a prominent music video director.
Sound Style
Much like the rest of their discography, "Silenced By the Night" is characterized by an alternative rock sound, with strong, emotive vocals from lead singer Tom Chaplin.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics seem to explore themes of love, heartbreak, and longing, embodying the emotional depth that Keane is known for.
Live Performances
Since its release, "Silenced By the Night" has been a staple in Keane's live performances. The song was also performed in many TV shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Many praised the band's return to their original, emotive style of music, which some felt was missing in their previous album "Perfect Symmetry."
Grammy Nomination
The album "Strangeland," which includes "Silenced By the Night," was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

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