by Alex Wilson
Album
Whispers in the Pines
Year
2025
Genre
Country/Americana/Singer-Songwriter
Duration
3:52
Description
A haunting country ballad about the search for inner peace amidst the chaos of modern life. The song explores the solace found in silence, contrasting the overwhelming noise of the world with the quiet moments of reflection on the open road and in the stillness of a stormy night. Wilson's raw vocals and the song's simple yet powerful melody create a deeply emotional experience.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] One AM, bar closed down Took a shot of whiskey, it ain't helpin' now Tryna shut my mind off, stop it from racin' I turn to what I've been chasin' [Chorus] The sound of silence I find it on the road at night drivin' In my bed when the storm is outside it It's like a choir singin' to my soul I've been prayin' that I'll find it In my head, so I can't deny it When I do, you know I'll invite it Into my heart and never let it go It's the sound of silence [Verse 2] 'Fore you know it, your life is half gone Still tryin' to figure out where you belong Tryna shut my mind off, stop it from racin' I turn to what I've been chasin' [Chorus] The sound of silence I find it on the road at night drivin' In my bed when the storm is outside it It's like a choir singin' to my soul I've been prayin' that I'll find it In my head, so I can't deny it When I do, you know I'll invite it Into my heart and never let it go It's the sound of silence [Bridge] City lights blur in the rearview mirror Another town fades, another heartache clearer Just me and the engine, a steady hum Hopin' the answer's comin', hopin' the day will come [Verse 3] Everywhere I go, everywhere I go It never seems to leave me alone Everywhere I go, everywhere I go I'm drownin' in this world [Chorus] And I need the sound of silence I find it on the road at night drivin' In my bed when the storm is outside it It's like a choir singin' to my soul I've been prayin' that I'll find it In my head, so I can't deny it When I do, you know I'll invite it Into my heart and never let it go It's the sound of silence [Outro] The sound of silence... Oh, the sound of silence... Let it come, let it come to me.
Notes
Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar (fingerpicked arpeggios), Pedal steel guitar (subtle, atmospheric swells), Upright bass (walking bass line), Light percussion (brushes on snare, minimal kick drum), Harmonica (melancholy solo in bridge). Vocal delivery should be raw and emotive, with a slight rasp. Tempo: Slow and deliberate, allowing the lyrics to breathe. Key: G Major. BPM: 68. The pedal steel guitar should be used sparingly to create a sense of longing and vastness. The harmonica solo should be simple and soulful, reflecting the narrator's vulnerability. Consider adding subtle harmonies in the choruses for a fuller sound. The outro should fade out slowly, leaving the listener with a sense of peace and contemplation.