yeawutever Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Does anyone have any idea what on earth does this song means? What does each 5 stanza means? The song is the following: The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel 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 dare 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 sign said, "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls." And whisper'd in the sounds of silence. Link to comment
yeawutever Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I have a presentation on this tomorrow and have to explain what each stanza really means but I don't understand anything at all. I don't get it.... so I'm lost. Or should I just start inventing things but think the professional knows what it's really about so it'll probably won't help me at all. My reading comprehension skill in both poetry and songs with sophisticated words is very abysmal. I tried going over this song again and still don't understand anything at all. If anyone is into poetry or lyrics by nature.... you can help out... say what you know.. Link to comment
flowerchild11 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 lovely song, this may help you link removed good luck! Link to comment
yeawutever Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Ok I'm reading it through it... hopefully this will help me out. Thanks Link to comment
Silverbirch Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 You might find this link worthwhile reading and referencing as the info is taken from an interview with the songwriter. link removed Link to comment
OrangeSlice Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I always thought that songs have different meanings to different people, like each person will interpret a song differently. Link to comment
hariom249 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I always thought that songs have different meanings to different people, like each person will interpret a song differently. i completely agree with you. Link to comment
yeawutever Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ok I did well on the presentation... thanks to all who tried helping me on this. Link to comment
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