Silent Spirit Lyrics – King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Silent Spirit Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Stu Mackenzie]
This part feels like a message to loved ones who are just trying to get through life. Sometimes they feel lost or unsure, like a boat drifting without direction. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to feel that way now and then.

[Verse 2: Joey Walker]
Here, it’s like someone’s reflecting during a dark, never-ending time. They’re reaching out, maybe to a father figure or higher power, for comfort. They’re also honoring the strength and stories of the women who came before them, showing respect for the past.

[Verse 3: Stu Mackenzie]
This bit compares life to a swirling current and suggests going with the flow like a leaf in a stream. It’s all about accepting the cycle of life and the idea that we keep repeating parts of it through what we’ve learned.

[Verse 4: Ambrose Kenny-Smith]
This verse has a strong emotional weight. It shows a parent admitting regret, saying they weren’t around much. They imagined telling their child to follow a safer, more accepted path, but in the end, they acknowledge the child’s success as their own doing.

[Verse 5: Joey Walker]
Here, time feels heavy with everything that’s happened before. It carries forgotten knowledge and mistakes. There’s a sense of urgency, like time is almost up. The question asked is whether people could grow or recover if they truly paid attention to those past lessons.

[Verse 6: Stu Mackenzie]
This part is tender and emotional. Even if someone’s physically gone, their presence can still be felt in nature—in the wind. It’s a heartfelt message from a parent who admits they didn’t have it all figured out, but love was always there.

[Verse 7: Ambrose Kenny-Smith]
This final part blends elements of nature and energy to describe a spirit that’s become part of everything. It shows how someone’s identity lives on through love, pain, and transformation. There’s also a feeling of guilt and seeking forgiveness, like standing at the edge of judgment.