About the song
Herman’s Hermits, a popular British rock band of the 1960s, released “There’s a Kind of Hush” as a timeless pop ballad that has captivated audiences for decades. This haunting and evocative song, released in 1967, became a hit single and a defining track for the band’s iconic sound.
With their smooth harmonies and nostalgic melodies, Herman’s Hermits explore the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Through introspective lyrics and the band’s emotive performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “There’s a kind of hush, my dear, all over the land,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a melancholic tone. The lyrics continue to explore the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, often referencing the “silent streets” and the “lonely hearts.” The song’s refrain, “There’s a kind of hush, my dear, all over the land,” conveys a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Throughout the song, Herman’s Hermits’ harmonies and nostalgic sound create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The band’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and tenderness makes this song a timeless classic.
“There’s a Kind of Hush” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s haunting melody and introspective lyrics continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
There’s a kind of hush all over the world tonight
All over the world, you can hear the sounds of lovers in love
You know what I mean
Just the two of us and nobody else in sight
There’s nobody else and I’m feelin’ good just holdin’ you tight
So listen very carefully
Closer now and you will see what I mean
It isn’t a dream
The only sound that you will hear
Is when I whisper in your ear
I love you forever and ever
There’s a kind of hush all over the world tonight
All over the world people just like us are fallin’ in love
La la-la la-la la-la
La-la la-la la-la la-la
La-la-la-la-la la-la la-la-la
La la-la la-la
So listen very carefully
Closer now and you will see what I mean
It isn’t a dream
The only sound that you will hear
Is when I whisper in your ear
I love you forever and ever
There’s a kind of hush all over the world tonight
All over the world, people just like us are fallin’ in love
Yeah, they’re fallin’ in love
(Hush) They’re fallin’ in love
Hush