Discover the story of the song > Silent All These Years – Tori Amos

The protagonist is feeling trapped and controlled by her partner and others around her, who constantly judge and belittle her. She also feels ignored and unheard, like she's been silent for years. Despite this, she sometimes finds herself thinking about being a mermaid and wearing her partner's jeans. She wonders if anyone will ever really understand her or if she'll be left alone to suffer.