These songs speak to silence, responsibility, and the need to act. Ignoring the truth, failing to speak up, or staying silent allows harm to persist. Silence is not neutral—it bears responsibility. This playlist is a reminder that accountability starts “closer to the heart.”
“The Sound of Silence” reminds us that ignoring the truth or failing to speak up allows harm to continue. Silence is not innocence—it is complicity. Every voice matters in shaping reality, and remaining quiet has consequences.
This track reinforces reflection and confronting uncomfortable truths that are often avoided. Change begins when we face what we’ve ignored and take responsibility for our actions.
Rush’s lyrics are a call to action for those in positions of influence. “And the men who hold high places must be the ones who start / To mold a new reality / Closer to the heart” emphasizes that change begins with personal responsibility. Your inaction or silence in the face of wrongdoing allows harm to continue.
Lyrics:
And the men who hold high places
Must be the ones who start
To mold a new reality
Closer to the heart
Closer to the heart
The blacksmith and the artist
Reflect it in their art
They forge their creativity
Closer to the heart
Yes, closer to the heart
Philosophers and ploughmen
Each must know his part
To sow a new mentality
Closer to the heart
Yes, closer to the heart, yeah
Whoa-whoa, you can be the captain
And I will draw the chart
Sailing into destiny
Closer to the heart
Closer to the heart
Well, closer to the heart, yeah
Closer to the heart
Closer to the heart
I said closer to the heart
Well, closer to the heart, yeah
Closer to your heart
Closer to your heart
Whoa-oh-oh
Source: Genius.com | Lyrics © Ole Core Music Publishing, Anthem Core Music Publishing
Interpretation: Each of us—regardless of role or status—must do our part to correct wrongs. Silence is not protection; it is participation in harm. Let these songs be a reminder that accountability starts “closer to the heart.”
Listen. Reflect. Speak. Act.