The Sound Of Silence Lyrics
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Hello darkness, my old friend,
I've come to talk with you again,
Because a vision softly creeping,
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence.
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
'Neath the halo of a street lamp,
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of
a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence.
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening,
People writing songs that voices never share
And no one dared
Disturb the sound of silence.
"Fools" said I,"You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows.
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Take my arms that I might reach you."
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
And echoed
In the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made.
And the sign flashed out its warning,
In the words that it was forming.
And the signs said, The words of the prophets
are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls.
And whisper'd in the sounds of silence.
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ianjon
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05/04/2008
02:55:58
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ah... the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls...
AND in ourINstructionMANUAL...The story of Lazarus and the rich man come to mind... he said pleae go tell my brothers and sisters about this hellish place, WARN them!!!
he was told, they HAVEmosesAndTheProphets...if they do not READlistenToThem...even one fromTheDEAD willNOTchangeTHEM...
are you preparing for TheAppointment mySistersBrothersBRETHREN???
TheGOD+Family wouldNOTputUShere...
in thisWorldRULEDbyTE...ephesians6.12
withoutAroadMAP...
forTheJOURNEYthrough
MortaLIFE which is SCHOOL!!
Prepare for TheAPPOINTMENT!!!
get your Matthew22WeddinGARMENTS ready!!!
SelAhMEN
thanksLeoHI2TheLioness...
ThankYOU+GOD+Family!!!
manifESTABLISHromans1
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woody_123066
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18/07/2007
07:38:07
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Enjoying this classic on the radio right now.
01:41am CST July 18, 2007
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evilchen
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06/07/2007
12:41:02
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really gr8.
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Kuyukly78
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04/08/2006
03:33:54
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There's nothing to be disliked about this song. It's so metaphorical that it takes a really deep mind to comprehend it.
Or maybe that's just me complimenting myself. XD
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musiclover001
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19/07/2006
22:11:14
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Some profound lyrics. I love this song =)
Beautiful.
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vampire freak
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03/07/2006
01:57:42
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haha.... the light was naked..... haha...
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plasticnapkin
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09/02/2006
05:23:18
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If any of you are familiar with the book The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter, it actually has quite a few parallels with the song.
The book is about maybe 4 characters, who wouldn't normally come in contact with each other except they all talk to this deaf mute named Singer. Obviously, Singer can't talk, but they all pour out his secrets to him. They revere him as a god, basically. The whole 'sound of silence' theme fits well, here.
Another reference, one of the characters keeps finding scriptures written on the walls of buildings of the slums. It turns out to be some man trying to convert non-believers of Christ, but that kind of ties in the "words of the prophets were written on the subway walls and tenement halls".
Basically, if you've read the book you'll see what I'm talking about. :)
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MoOnWolF922
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12/10/2005
22:25:32
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i absolutely love this song
it hits me right in the heart
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The Canadian
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29/07/2005
00:15:18
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Vivers...your a god.
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RandomGirl
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01/07/2005
06:09:28
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Check out "Old School"-- the song plays at the scene where Will Ferril almost drowns.
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lipsyb
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08/04/2005
21:16:16
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this song is one of the greatest they ever wrote. i think my life is like the sound of silence. silent, but necessary. or something along those lines.
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snaisby
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20/01/2005
19:45:20
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I think this song is a reminder that we all sing our own songs of whats interesting to us in life and that EVERYONE has that song that is equally important and interesting. When you meet someone you forget how deep their story might be and judge them quickly. The 'songs that voices never shared, no one dared' are there, it just takes time to hear them. Ok that sounded craper than i intended.
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TUNES
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31/12/2004
23:29:31
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ok i think i might be a little late to post a message, but ever since i saw the movie "THE GRADUATE" like a week ago during my cinematography class, ive been d/l songs about paul simon and garfunkel ( sorry if i misspelled any names ) and my favorite one has got to be " THE SOUND OF SILENCE" i love it, i wish i was born back then, i might be only 16 but i love oldies they RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Lou-Lou
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17/12/2004
09:55:02
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This song is beatiful...Simon and Garfunkel are so talented.
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Templar_kon
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04/12/2004
04:19:45
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LONG LIVE GOATSE.CX AND THIS IS AN AWESOME SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
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laurarff
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12/10/2004
05:51:17
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I agree that this song is about people being too preoccupied with themselves to listen to anyone else, but I also think they mean that people are shallow. When they say people are talking without speaking and hearing without listening, I think they mean people are just talking about nothing and don't say anything important or insightful and are just talking and not really listening or caring what they're talking about. When they say silence, I think they mean silent as lacking meaning, not necessarily lacking sound.
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skibp25
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11/09/2004
23:16:37
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Everyone needs to read the book 'Fahrenheit 451' because it goes hand in hand with this song. If you read it already and think its just about book burning, read it again and be less stupid this time. I looked up this song because I watched 'The Graduate'. One of the best lyrical songs ever, along with 'Subdivisions' by Rush.
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eggy
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30/08/2004
14:35:18
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awesome. just awesome. yes. very good.
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vivers
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27/08/2004
02:19:59
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Whichever moron from "Fuckers R Us" magazine (their technical name) rated this as one of the worst songs of all time can come and talk to me. This song is completely exquiste- a jem for all mankind to treasure. And to all the idiots who believe that Simon and Garfunkel are just a pair of old fogies still trying to cling to a bit of undeserved fame: please, without further hesitation, go screw yourselves!!! These two men have done what no one has and what people in the future can only hope to accomplish; they have weiled both Truth and Beauty so effortlessly, that they themselves are now the very definition of each. So all you finger biting, corporate rooting, MTV watching scoundrels will be weeded out, so help me God!!!!...... Whew! Now that that's over, I can resume with my pilates.
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bjornkeizers
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08/06/2004
19:41:57
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Agreed. One of the best songs out there. Even though I'm 21, I really hate all modern music. Britney spears? Toss her off a high building for all I care! Give my S&G's 'Sound of Silence' any day of the week.
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ObscureRockyHorrorQueen
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14/05/2004
22:56:12
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I can't believe Blender magazine rated this among their "50 Worst Songs Ever"! It's a shande; this song is exquisite and certainly no stale number.
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friskytiger
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08/05/2004
12:15:38
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simply an outstanding song. I first came to hear it when I played it on piano. To play along on a piano and to the record itself is beautiful. the lyrics are amazing and full of meaning, a great great song!
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RandomGirl
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30/04/2004
00:38:53
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Beautiful song. Very peaceful. This one will never ever get old. People will be listening to this many years down the road.
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Music_girlie_91
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06/01/2004
22:22:49
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I love this song! Its one of the best by simon and garfunkle...I am only 12 years old, but i have listened to them growing up...also with MANY 80's bc my mom played these songs...I love singing to them..i think music is one of the best influences on my life (not as good as friends and family though) but it shows me that music can make you have certain feelings...i always feel peaceful listening to these :)
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Meredia
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21/11/2003
02:29:08
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I would disagree that this is about autism, though it fits. They hardly bow to neon signs.
My perception of this is that this is a reflection of how society has come to idolize the technological things in life far more than anything else, so much that they ignore those who might suggest anything else. This would create a deafening silence indeed, given that so many participate in it.
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