Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2014-11-10
- Album Name: The Night God Slept
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “The Well” by Silent Planet
The Well is a somber exploration of death and despair. It tells the story of a person who has reached the end of their rope, a feeling of abject hopelessness with no hope of recovery. The protagonist is mourning the loss of someone close to them, a loved one who has passed away. They lament not being able to do anything to help, and being unable to save the person from their ultimate fate. The lyrics describe a ‘bottomless well’ of sadness, which the protagonist is struggling to emerge from. It feels as though they are falling deeper and deeper, with the weight of the loss making it harder and harder to move on. The song ultimately conveys the idea that death, however hard to accept, can also lead to greater understanding of life and a deeper appreciation of the memories and moments that were shared.