[Verse 1]
A question well served, is silence like a fever?
A voice never heard or a message with no receiver?
Pray they won't ask, behind the stained glass
There's always one more mask
[Verse 2]
Has man been a victim of his woman, of his father?
If he elects not to bother, will he suffocate their faith? (their faith)
Desperate to fall behind the great wall
That separates us all
[Chorus]
When there is reason (Tonight I'm awake), Tonight I'm awake (The silent man)
When there's no answer (no answer), arrive the silent man
If there is balance (Tonight he's awake), Tonight he's awake (The silent man)
If they have to suffer, there lies the silent man
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Sin without deceivers, a God with no believers
I could sail by on the winds of silence, and maybe they won't notice
(they won't notice)
But this time I think it'd be better if I swim...
[Chorus]
When there is reason (Tonight I'm awake), Tonight I'm awake (The silent man)
When there's no answer (no answer), arrive the silent man (yeah-hey)
If there is balance (Tonight he's awake), Tonight he's awake (The silent man)
But if they have to suffer, there lies the silent man
There lies the silent man