Quiet Lyrics – Kanye West, James Blake, No I.D.

Quiet Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: James Blake]
He repeats the line to give a sense of pushing away attention, like he wants everyone to stop looking for drama and move on.

[Verse 1: Kanye West & James Blake]
He talks about people acting tough online, doing everything from their phones instead of facing real life. It feels like he’s calling out fake behavior and how shallow it all is. Then he shifts to himself, saying he’s survived a lot of personal storms and challenges. He keeps repeating that he’s been through it all, almost like he’s reminding both himself and others that he’s stronger than what people think. Putting it “with a song” suggests he channels his struggles into music instead of letting them break him. The repeated lines show how often he’s had to endure hardship, like a loop he’s tired of but still pushes through. It’s him standing firm, saying he’s handled everything thrown at him, even when people tried to distract or overlook what he’s faced.

[Chorus: James Blake]
He talks about someone who keeps getting pulled back into old relationships because people can’t seem to let them go. It’s like their past keeps calling, literally and emotionally. He wonders why it’s surprising that they’re never truly left alone.

[Verse 2: Kanye West & James Blake]
He’s fed up and ready to shut everything down so he can get some peace. He doesn’t want to deal with nonsense anymore and is determined to change how things are going. He’s tired of people playing games with him and wants them to stop testing his patience. When he says he has bigger fish to fry, he’s saying he has more important things to focus on than petty arguments or drama. The repeated idea of things getting quiet shows he’s choosing silence and calm over chaos. He’s drawing a line and refusing to keep engaging in situations that drain his energy. It’s him taking control, cutting off distractions, and deciding that his focus and well-being matter more than anyone else’s noise.

[Bridge: Kanye West]
He keeps insisting that things are going to quiet down because he’s done dealing with people who push his buttons. He’s exhausted and wants others to stop messing with him. He starts to say things but cuts himself off, as if he’s too tired to finish the thought. He repeats that he has bigger priorities, implying he’s moving past the small stuff that once bothered him and shifting his attention to what actually matters.

[Chorus: James Blake]
He brings back the idea of someone who keeps getting contacted by past partners. It shows how hard it is for this person to finally break free from old ties. He sounds almost puzzled that people expect anything different when no one ever truly leaves them alone.

[Bridge: James Blake]
He talks about holding in emotional pain, as if trying to stay strong even when things hurt deeply. The repeated questioning shows confusion about why trouble keeps finding this person. Heaven’s hour and heaven’s say make it feel like he’s looking for comfort or guidance from something bigger. Still, he points out that people just won’t leave this person alone, making the struggle heavier.

[Refrain: James Blake]
He keeps repeating the line like someone trying to downplay emotions or problems, pretending everything is fine even when it might not be.

[Chorus: James Blake]
He again wonders why it’s surprising that old partners keep coming back. It suggests this person has a pull that makes people return, even when they should move on. They end up stuck with attention they don’t always want.

[Outro: Kanye West & James Blake]
He circles back to the idea of everything becoming quiet because he’s done putting up with people’s games. He repeats that he’s tired and wants people to stop bothering him. The constant back-and-forth between wanting space and being pulled by others shows how draining the situation is. The voice calling “leave you alone” sounds like someone urging others to give him peace, but it keeps repeating, as if even that peace is hard to reach. His repeated frustration shows how worn out he feels from dealing with the same issues over and over again. By saying it will get quiet, he’s trying to claim a calmer space for himself, even if it takes effort to push everything else away.