Silence - The Real Noah James ©2026

Intro: Bass

Verse 1

I’ve been talking to your silence

like it’s something you meant to say,

But I know you better than the distance

that’s been getting in the way.

You said you wouldn’t run,

you’d weather through the storm,

But maybe my own silence

made you think I didn’t want you anymore.

Verse 1 – Variation

You used to pour your heart out to me,

with trust and through the noise,

Now I’m staring at the silence,

longing just to hear your voice.

Pre‑Chorus

You said no one ever noticed you

the way I always do,

And you could finally be yourself

whenever I’m with you.

Chorus

If your silence is a shelter,

I won’t break it down tonight,

But I’m still here in the doorway,

hoping you’ll turn on the light.

I’m not asking for an answer,

not a promise or a sign,

Just a moment of your heartbeat

saying you’re still tied to mine.

Post‑Chorus

Silence can be golden,

silence can be strong,

But it can cut like a knife

if you take it wrong.

Interlude: Bass Slide

Verse 2

I disappeared into the dark

just trying to survive,

Didn’t mean to make you wonder

if you still mattered in my life.

I’d give anything to hear your voice

cut through this quiet room,

Just to know you’re still out there,

still your sun, still my moon.

Verse 2– Variation

I miss the way your presence

always turned my world around,

How one smile, one look,

had me floating off the ground.

Pre‑Chorus

You said no one ever noticed you

the way I always do,

And you could finally be yourself

whenever I’m with you.

Chorus

If your silence is a shelter,

I won’t break it down tonight,

But I’m still here in the doorway,

hoping you’ll turn on the light.

I’m not asking for an answer,

not a promise or a sign,

Just a moment of your heartbeat

saying you’re still tied to mine.

Post‑Chorus

Silence can be golden,

silence can be strong,

But it can cut like a knife

[Climax] if you take it WRONG!!!

Solo: Saxophone and Electric Guitar, Extended

Breakdown

Bridge

You said give you time,

and I swear I’ve tried,

But time feels like a stranger

when you’re not by my side.

I’m not asking you to hurry,

I’m not asking you to choose,

Just don’t let the quiet make

you think I’d ever let you lose.

Final Chorus

If your silence is a shelter,

I won’t break it down tonight,

But I’m still here in the doorway,

praying you’ll turn on the light.

I’m not asking for forever,

just a sign that we’re still fine,

Just a moment of your heartbeat

saying you’re still tied to mine.

Outro

Silence

can be golden…

Silence

can be strong...

Let's not stay silent...

For very long!!

[Instrumental Break]...

Fadeout to End