A Jail Called Silence

Song Details & Lyrics

Testimonial

“Oh my God… these ladies have absolutely the most amazing voices - they did such an incredible job. I never would have imagined it turning out this way. Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can’t believe it. I am in tears. I don’t even know what to say. They nailed the emotions. Wow!!!! These two ladies sang this song with so much emotion and they have such beautiful voices. I feel so blessed right now.
Wow!!!!!!!!!

I can’t believe that this part of my story was actually made into a song. My daughter also said to say thank you. I believe this is a part of our healing process.

I feel so sad that that actually happened, but what makes me even sadder is knowing there are going to be so many others mothers who have also been through this with their child.

I am really praying this song does well. I have always wanted to help other abuse survivors. It will be such a nice feeling to know I can be a part of helping kids who have been abused.

Anyhow. Thanks again. ”

— Sherry Clyburn (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada)

Story Behind the Song

Jail of Silence tells a painful story of hiding behind secret shame. The lyricist confesses, “For years I tried but couldn’t forget the darkness of my childhood secret/I was abused, tormented, and confused.” In teenage years, survivors are often lonely and withdrawn, defiant, “wasting away in a jail called silence.” Even though every day is hard, survivors “find it hard every day to cope, but I will survive with strength and hope.” As long as children are assaulted, they live in the shadows. Listen, and know that “no child should ever feel any shame” in the Jail of Silence.