Saureen
Naik Desai

So many women hide behind closed doors because they’re in a situation where they can’t speak up — they can’t get out and they can’t set themselves free. Some women feel pressure to keep silent from society, their partner, family, or even friends. It’s important for them to know that everything is not solely about the façade. There is so much that goes on with someone’s heart and their inner emotions, and many times victims just don’t know how to express what they endure on a day to day basis in their own homes.

Yes, absolutely. I myself went through a difficult time, and I used writing as my escape — documenting all of my emotions and letting my heart pour out onto paper was my therapy. I realized that so many women go through the same type of difficult and unimaginable obstacles, yet may not know how to express themselves or overcome such intense hurdles. I felt that by turning my writing into lyrics and now a musical piece called “Silent Screams,” I would reach out to women who can relate to my words and feel stronger for themselves — strong enough to stand tall, build courage, and speak up. A strong woman speaks her mind; a stronger woman gets out of the situation and fights for her freedom.

I wrote “Silent Screams” in 30 minutes. My mind was blank and I let my heart do the writing. What intrigues me is how this four-and-a-half-minute song can completely transform your state of mind. Abuse can be reflected in so many different ways — verbal, mental, physical. What is exceptional about this song is that so many different people can relate to it. The same song can have a different meaning for different people, and it’s that versatility that I love the most.

It’s important for songwriters to relate to their audience. You want to write music that best describes an event or a feeling in your own life, yet keep the content general enough that your audience can relate and think of the song in the context of their own lives. Sometimes the most beautiful experience a songwriter can have is writing with a certain visual in mind — only to find that the audience relates to that song in a completely different context. In my opinion, that means you’ve captured a huge audience and learned how to bring people in to appreciate your writing.