Alex Campos - El Sonido Del Silencio (Ranchera) Lyrics
Lyrics
El Sonido del silencio, el que no quiero escuchar
Es aquella noche fría en la que quiero evitar, el sentirme
Descubierto cuando el sol me quemara
Para que seguir riendo cuando siento que no estas
Para que quiero los mares si mi barco se hundirá, para que
Seguir viviendo si a lo lejos tu estas
Que las fuerzas se me agotan mi alma esta por comenzar
Otro día en silencio el que acaba de pasar, pasa y pasan
Los minutos en mi oscura soledad, soledad que se alimenta
Del silencio de tu boca, esa boca que sonríe pronunciando así
Mi nombre, aquel nombre que me diste diciendo
Que si mi amor, es mi amor que en ti espera y que siempre
Esperara, es tu amor que me condena a esta eterna libertad
Y aunque pasen mil silencios, pronto se que me hablaras
Pronto se que me hablaras
El sonido del silencio donde se que escucharas, el susurro
De mi canto y el grito de mi llamar, el llamado de mi alma
Pidiendo tú libertad
Yo quiero seguir riendo aunque el llanto aquí esta,
Aunque el barco se me hunda se que yo podre nadar, la
Corriente de este rio a tu amor me llevará
Tu eres mi fortaleza, Mi escudo y mi lanzar, eres todo lo
Que tengo cuando siento que no estas, eres tu mi compañía
En esta oscura soledad, soledad que se alimenta
Del silencio de tu boca, esa boca que sonríe pronunciando así
Mi nombre, aquel nombre que me diste diciendo
Que si mi amor, es mi amor que en ti espera y que siempre
Esperara, es tu amor que me condena a esta eterna libertad
Y aunque pasen mil silencios, pronto se que me hablaras
Pronto se que me hablaras
Video
Alex Campos - El Sonido del Silencio (Video Oficial)
Meaning & Inspiration
Alex Campos's "El Sonido Del Silencio (Ranchera)," featured on his 2017 album *Momentos*, is a profound exploration of the silent spaces in our lives, particularly the quiet that can fall between us and the divine. While the title might suggest a melancholic void, Campos masterfully reinterprets this silence not as an absence, but as a canvas upon which faith is painted. The song opens with a raw acknowledgement of the discomfort of this silence, a desire to avoid feeling exposed or vulnerable, as if the "sun will burn" him. This echoes the human inclination to flee from introspection or difficult truths, a sentiment reminiscent of Adam and Eve's desire to hide from God after their disobedience in Genesis 3:8. Yet, the lyrics quickly pivot from despair to endurance, asking "What's the point of laughing when I feel you are not there?" and "What's the point of living if you are far away?" This isn't a statement of resignation, but a deep yearning for connection, a palpable ache for the presence of the Beloved.
The heart of the song lies in its understanding of how this silence can become a breeding ground for the "silence of your mouth," a metaphor for perceived divine quietude. However, Campos transforms this into a powerful act of faith, asserting that "your love condemns me to this eternal freedom." This paradoxical statement speaks to the liberating power of unconditional love, even when that love's communication seems distant. The recurring promise, "even if a thousand silences pass, I know soon you will speak to me," is an anchor of hope, mirroring the biblical assurance that God’s timing is perfect and His voice, though sometimes subtle, is always present for those who listen. This resonates deeply with verses like Isaiah 30:21, which promises, "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'"
The song then shifts to a confident declaration of God's role as protector and provider. "You are my strength, my shield, and my spear," Campos sings, echoing the Psalmist's praise in Psalm 18:2, "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." The acknowledgement that "you are all I have when I feel you are not there" and "you are my company in this dark solitude" reveals a profound dependence and trust. This solitude, fed by the perceived silence, is ultimately overcome by the memory of a loving word, a name spoken with affection, a reminder of a covenant. The conviction that even amidst a seemingly silent universe, "soon you will speak to me" becomes a prophetic utterance, an unwavering belief in the faithfulness of God. The song's message is an encouragement to lean into those quiet moments, not with fear, but with an expectant heart, knowing that in the stillness, we are heard, and that divine communication, though it may be a whisper, will ultimately lead us back to the source of eternal love and freedom.