Guilt is the anchor weighing him down
It devours everything that he holds dear
Spirts in a bottle are a means to drown
Away decades of pain and constant fear
Withering flesh returning to dust and bone
Silence is louder when experienced alone
Willfully numb to the damage being done
He’s been playing loose with a loaded gun
Dark clouds are blistered by an angry sun
He’s wearing scars never shown to anyone
Love though sacred pierces like a thorn
What was once pure he’s forever disgraced
Vows pledged are broken words left torn
With meaning lost seems trust was erased
Withering flesh returning to dust and bone
Silence is louder when experienced alone
Willfully numb to the damage being done
He’s been playing loose with a loaded gun
Dark clouds are blistered by an angry sun
He’s wearing scars never shown to anyone
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2026
Nice one, Damian! These lyrics deserve piano music lilting in the background. I commend your efforts and patience to learn how to play such an instrument. There is something special about singer-songwriter music, a heartbeat and warmth that other stuff lacks. I look forward to your return, my friend, til then cheers to you!
Clay
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Clay. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Singer-songwriter music is excellent, mainly because it’s all about the song. As far as the piano it does take patience but it’s been fun as well. Cheers.. Appreciate you.
Damian
hello dearest Damian these lyrics evoke so much emotion in me. Sometimes, we go through life and you feel alone maybe because some people cover their pain… this is open and honest and lends to your depth ❤️
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brenda. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Open and honest is key in songwriting, at least in my experience. Appreciate you.
Damian
“Silence is louder when experienced alone” – The past speaks loudly in the silence as the mind contemplates. I can image dissonance among the musical notes as they progress across the keys of the piano. Well thought out and written Damian.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Angel. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Thank you for your wonderful commentary and continued support. Appreciate you.
Damian
We all have them but not all are able to share them so well or so clearly as your good self sir D .. Neville
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. We do all have them indeed. Thanks for your continued support kind sir. Appreciate you.
Damian
I’m sure your piano playing is as good as your writing. Marvelous piece here. This has a melancholy vibe I get. Real and emotionally vulnerable. Well done Damian.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. The piano playing is a work in progress, the words are always real brother. Appreciate you.
Damian
“Silence is louder when experienced alone”
Full stop. That is one helluva profound truth right there. There’s nothing to offset the silence when nobody else is there, so it takes on a life of its own. Conversely, when one needs to be heard or needs someone to say something, the silence screams just as loudly. Because alone doesn’t always mean one is the only person in the room. And that’s an even deeper screaming silence. I do hope this one hits the music stage and lands on the album. This one is deep, my friend
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. That is my favorite line as well. Unfortunately I’ve experienced that silence, but the wording is simple yet powerful in my opinion. From your description I’m not the only one who’s been in that room. Which I know we’re not alone that situation as well. This one is probably going on the album for sure. I’m still messing with that riff, it just needs more to it musically before I start trying to put words to it. My skill level getting better can only help the situation. Plus, I’ve started noodling around the keyboard more which is where ideas come from. Appreciate you.
Damian
As read your note first I wondered what key this would be in. It’s a great piece and would love to hear it later on.
Amazing work my friend.
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Wally. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I’m usually a fan of D. But what ever sounds pleasing to the ear works for me. I’ll share music when there is some brother. Appreciate you.
Damian