Background of Disturbed Band
Disturbed is an American heavy metal band from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 and consists of lead vocalist David Draiman, guitarist Dan Donegan, bassist John Moyer, and drummer Mike Wengren. The band has released seven studio albums and has sold over 17 million records worldwide.
The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence is a song originally written by Paul Simon of the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was released in 1964 and became a hit in the United States. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, but one of the most popular covers is by Disturbed.
Disturbed’s Cover
Disturbed’s cover of The Sound of Silence was released in 2015 as a single off their album Immortalized. The cover features a slower, more haunting sound than the original, with lead singer David Draiman’s powerful vocals adding a new dimension to the song.
Lyrics to The Sound of Silence
Hello darkness, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
‘Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
“Fools,” said I, “you do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you”
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, “The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls”
And whispered in the sounds of silence
Conclusion
The Sound of Silence by Disturbed is a haunting and powerful cover of the original song by Simon & Garfunkel. The lyrics are thought-provoking and still resonate with listeners today. Disturbed’s cover showcases their musical talent and unique sound, making it a must-listen for any fan of rock music.
