I am a musician and 74 years old and played it when it came out new. I still have tears every time I hear this song. It's a song for all people of all generations.
I had an English teacher in the 10th grade who thought Simon and Garfunkel were the best poets of modern times. We spent much time listening to and discussing their works. I developed a great appreciation for their music. All of their music are works of art.
Yay! As a high school English teacher, I'm always happy to know that some of us leave a mark. When I was in 10th grade, I shyly approached my English teacher about analyzing the lyrics of my favorite pop songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s. I thought the whole class would be into doing the same. She sniffed, "Well now, Jane, this is not really poetry, is it?" (She was a crummy teacher and a bleak person.) Whenever I invite my students to bring in songs for us to discuss, it's thrilling. I try to do it once per semester. They learn to find deeper and broader meanings. They gain respect for different styles and eras of music, and they learn how to teach each other. Infinite wins!
I'm curious, what year were you in 10th grade? Just wondering how old the music was at the time you discussed it in an educational context. As an aside, I agree much of their music is beautiful poetry.
Yeah, it's become a classic, and 100 years from now it will still be a classic. This song, and so many others of the era is what was playing in the background of my wonder years. I'm 68 years old now and it still resonates with me. ✨✌️🙂
No sound silence as the sun set No loud dog or rooster crow No sound of breeze in trees No airplanes or trucks noise Perfect Silence hearing aides dead
That's cool. I'm always loved this music.. this song his my heart and soul as does other music from that era.. (my dad was born in 59 so he gave me his good taste in music...(.and illl never give it back to him just like the eyes I got from him is his and my lame dad joke, if that makes any sense lol sorry. )
Silence like a cancer grows is so true. This has been my life for so long from family. My brother told me last year this song reminds him of me. That’s truer than he knows. This has always been one of my favorite songs and one I listen to a lot.
@@glendalangley1877 same it's a high fav as well, due to the lyrics, the tone, rhythm, the meaning of how the song was scripted, the harmony. Astronomical crowds, shows the importance and popularity of the duo
It’s really sad that this song was never appreciated as much as it deserves. Those who have felt the darkness in their lives have actually lived through these lyrics.
What are you talking about? This song is VERY famous, aaaaand is the soundtrack of an also VERY famous movie, a classic and a cult movie: "The graduate".
I was 6 years old when this came out. My brother has terminal lung and liver cancer and wants this played at his funeral. When we were kids a lot of Simon and Garfunkel songs and Elvis Presley songs were played before the movie came on. The Sounds of Silence was our favorite one.
My me time song. Thank you very much Mr. Paul Simon and Mr. Art Garfunkel for this great song. From the bottom of my heart, I salute you. From the Pearl of the Orient Philippines. 🇵🇭💖👏👍
I play this song every time I feel alone and as if my heart broke This song really helped me realise that in all darkness there could be a light that gives you happiness And between all the problem that finds Me in the sound of silence It doesn't hurt me because good tends To Triumph over evil Which corrupts all people But nothing that can corrupt The sound of silence
@@WCPHSecurity The song could be interpreted as the big city lights people become mute by living their lives with anonymity to all the other 'ignoring' people around. Only advertisements like neon writings and posters 'speak' to the people, but graffities too. And by this the silence grows like cancer, seperating the people. Instead they should wake up from their sleepwalking, and respect and interact with the others. Getting them out of their isolation by taking the arms and 'hugging' each other. Do not ignore the people around you, even not in the anonymity of the towns. Keep to hug and interact with living beings as a living being!
I heard them sing this live in Central Park in my teens. You could hear a pin drop, followed by the sound of silence- and then gradually, in a crescendo like no other audience-the loudest cheers I have ever heard erupted!
After hearing all different covers including those in talent shows, I can’t believe I say this still resonated the spirit of the song the most. Lightness in darkness, gentle and warmth. I’m born in the 90s
Music now days means nothing. And I can't say any of it is art. Been a while since we had anything really amazing, I feel like the last few worthy songs were lady Gaga. And I mean, we can do better than that I think. Btw to the one comment about Christians and shotguns, how's the weather over there in left field? Cause you're way off base. We're talking about apples and you come in talking about oranges. Typical alpha generation. 😅 If you don't like this kind of music, then WHY ARE YOU HERE?!? 💀 Btw, people who listen to this kind of music were hippies back in the day, or children of the 60s either way. Very far from conservative, though I'm sure some of them are Christian, it's definitely not the majority of listeners. You really need to learn your stereotypes if you're going to do all that. It's like you're looking for a way to spread negativity. And on a Simon and Garfunkel song no less. Your generation is so boring you have to annoy the other gens. No cap. Get a hobby. It's healthy. What you're doing here isn't. You choose how you use your own energy. Life lesson over.
This is a song that always will inspire and motivate the future generations no matter what lies ahead in times to come. We are all a passenger at the end of our lives. Have all a beautiful and memorable journey.
One of my favourite songs of all time. First heard this when I was aged 7. It has remained one of my go to tunes when I'm struggling. Beautifully written.
Recunosc cu ochii închiși melodia asta, de când eram copil o știu, mergea pe pick-upurile vechi, sau pe casete. E eterna, e imensa și are o energie aparte și superbă. Te cuprinde cu tot, te învăluie și îți dă o stare de visare și relaxare. De neuitat, versurile sunt minunate, îți dau de gândit. Din suflet ♥️♥️
I watched The Graduate immediately after I graduated from college. That film and this song got me so well. Even now, years later, I still feel so lost, like I'll never really belong, never really be a part of the world. Like I'm cursed to never _quite_ fit in. To live in the silence, alone with only the dark to keep me company
The Sound of Silence Lyrics [Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Verse 3] 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 shared And no one dared disturb the sound of silence [Verse 4] "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 [Verse 5] 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 whispered in the sound of silence"
People talking without speaking... People hearing without listening... And the people bowed and prayed... To the neon god they made... These words exactly manifest what we've turned into with smart phones nowadays!
What a brilliantly written song,with so much depth and thought provoking. Yes we are all alone at times as individual’s but our struggle is often being shared by people in similar circumstances. My favourite most beautiful song
My granddad died and this song was one of the songs they played. One week later there was a party and someone loved this song so much that he asked for it and than i was standing there crying
This version is peaceful yet vibrant, like a quit meadow, while disturbed's version is loud and powerful, like a stormy coast, both are beautiful in their own ways.
but of course you have to throw a hissy fit because its not the original, and you can't deal with the concept of two things being good in different ways. you might like burgers, and you might like ice cream, but you aren't going to put ice cream on your burger. Why? Because it sounds disgusting! Doesn't mean they are bad, they just are good in different ways
The sound is soothing and smooth, the words are simple and powerful, the imagery is vivid, and the meaning speaks for thise who are prepared to listen and ponder. Poets are the truthhspeakers.
I find more sense in the lyrics of this song than making sense from the lyrics of a 1000 of best or popular songs that young people so worship today.born in 1961, I could drown myself in music like this.❤❤
i listen to this while playing unturned, cause my friends never wanna get on and play with me so i just listen to this while building my wooden base next to water no humans... just silence..
This song is amazing because it could mean so many things, there is something in the sound of silence, but what hides in the dark may not always be the same, and the neon light may be a god or nothing but a lie. For me this song was about discovering who I was, the silence is my soul, it is full of the greatest hopes, and the darkest desires, it is not a good or bad thing, it simply *is*, the neon light is who I want to be, I created this image, and it is not purely me, it is who I am to you, as while I must be honest, everyone has an inescapable part that they simply can't show anyone. And even if I showed you everything, I simply don't have a true "personality", I am the most optimistic pessimist I've ever met, I fit in every stereotype of male teenager other than jock, and maybe a few female ones. The only definite traits I have is a litteraly deadly sense of empathy, and the weirdest inferiority complex I've heard of.
Your words are so true. Your words described what I feel when I listen to this song. Unbelievably searing and poetic. Thank you for your insight. Have a great life ahead.
Yes I woke up from a dream with this song in my head and started singing it to my dog. I ran down stairs to find it so I had the right words. Singing along the tears were many. Thankyou for writing such a beautiful song.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking too. The neon sign, I think is the modern media, telling us garbage and hiding the real truth. Like they only tell us what (some) people want to hear and they never even graze the edge of truth.
Yesterday, October 16, 2023 was the 38th anniversary of the funeral of Eddie Blake. This music is always played for the funeral of Eddie Blake - a true hero overseas in Nam and at home in America.
Taking this song to a choir competition- never heard it prior. I adore it though. Though I am not nearly as old as the generation raving of this song, the meaning is deep, and can be interpreted a number of ways. Poetic music is one of my favorite things in the world.
J'ai 38 ans aujourd'hui en 2024 et je connais cette chanson depuis tout petit. Je n'ai pas de mots pour décrire son effet sur moi, j'ai dû l'écouter facilement des centaines de fois dans ma vie et ce sera certainement, pour le reste de mes jours, une chanson de mon top 3 personnel. Merci à toi de partager ce chef-d'oeuvre intemporel.
Memes aside, this song is really amazing. Whenever I feel down or real low, I listen to this song to remind me that I should keep pushing onward. Here in October 2024, this song will forever be amazing.
I love this version even more than Disturbed's version. I really love Disturbed's version or cover, but to me Simon and Garfunkel is also great. If you just turn the music up and really hear it, the original was absolutely amazing. Especially since Simon wrote it.
Great tune , I remember staying at my grandparents house in the countryside as a child . The lyrics are profound and meaningful very relevant to the world right now. Thanks for the music 🙏🏻✨❤️🔥
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 shared 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 Then the sign said, "The words on the prophets are written on the subway walls In tenement halls" And whispered in the sound of silence
December 26 at 11:17 listing to this great masterpiece and all I can think about is when they closed the casket for the final time on my beautiful 5 year old daughter who suddenly passed away away on October 26 2000. RIP my beautiful daughter ❤
This is way better than all the songs in 2023 To all radio stations, enough!! My ears are gonna bleed from. Baby calm down!! Calm down!!! Ohhh my God! Lol. Y'all have good day or night. Stay safe and if you are listening to this cuz you giong through hard time, dont give up!!! U are special!!
I was brought here after reading an article about Art Garfunkel and his old friend that went blind. The story about the song's first line. I now too just realized how poetic this song is... ♥️
An absolute classic. This song has individual meaning to each one who listens to it, and that is it's magic. As for the sound of silence best to reverse this and give the silence for the sound and lyrics and enjoy.
The WORDS of the Prophets are written on the subway wall, and tenement halls - the sound of silence. Those Words levels high and active. A great 👍👍 song.
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. The following two are their best songs made in 1970 and 1965. Simon and Garfunkel met in elementary school in Queens, New York City, in 1953, where they learned to harmonize and began writing songs. “Bridge over troubled waters “ the 1969 Grammy award winner song by Simon and Garfunkel is the song I like the most and often times heard since 1974. Exactly 50 years have crossed. There is another song by the same team which I use in training as well. That is “Sound of silence”. This song will retain its position as an immortal wonder
Bringing it back.❤️🎵🦋A good thing for sure.Sometimes silence exits with purpose.LOVE comes in sharing hearts.Yet leaves in silence..😇Unspoken words.Thanks for sharing.💋
@@martinflattery6651 And me just 77, born in 1947 and agree with you both. I feel that this song also belongs to the many people whom are on the autistic spectrum "People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening" yes a beautiful, and meaningful song. To all those very special people whom love this song, if you are having a bad day just never give up, you are special and mean something more and have abilities that can take you far.
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I am a musician and 74 years old and played it when it came out new. I still have tears every time I hear this song. It's a song for all people of all generations.
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Yes, and it will remain for years and years.
God! It is not a song, it is a poem.
Deux grands messieurs que j'écoute depuis 1978 incomparables que du bonheur
I had an English teacher in the 10th grade who thought Simon and Garfunkel were the best poets of modern times. We spent much time listening to and discussing their works. I developed a great appreciation for their music. All of their music are works of art.
Yesssss I had a English teacher that absolutely loved this band and would play them in class. That's cool as hell man!
Yay! As a high school English teacher, I'm always happy to know that some of us leave a mark. When I was in 10th grade, I shyly approached my English teacher about analyzing the lyrics of my favorite pop songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s. I thought the whole class would be into doing the same. She sniffed, "Well now, Jane, this is not really poetry, is it?" (She was a crummy teacher and a bleak person.)
Whenever I invite my students to bring in songs for us to discuss, it's thrilling. I try to do it once per semester. They learn to find deeper and broader meanings. They gain respect for different styles and eras of music, and they learn how to teach each other. Infinite wins!
I'm curious, what year were you in 10th grade? Just wondering how old the music was at the time you discussed it in an educational context. As an aside, I agree much of their music is beautiful poetry.
i was born in the 70s and raised in the 80s nothing can be compared to all the artist at those times ...
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Yeah, it's become a classic, and 100 years from now it will still be a classic. This song, and so many others of the era is what was playing in the background of my wonder years. I'm 68 years old now and it still resonates with me. ✨✌️🙂
I’m 63 from Egypt and this song is so moving. I grew up listening to these songs of that era
i am 989 year old and i ❤ this song.
No sound silence as the sun set
No loud dog or rooster crow
No sound of breeze in trees
No airplanes or trucks noise
Perfect Silence hearing aides dead
You use such an cute emojiii
@@SafetyMentalst the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls!
I was born in '46 and was a teenager when these guys were a hit. Different times are here. Thanks for the memories.
I was born in 1947 and understand where you are coming from loved the Guys
So true......back then it was "SUNDAY SUNDAY!!" at the drag races....now its Social Security and going to the doctor. Yes, times have changed.
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That's cool. I'm always loved this music.. this song his my heart and soul as does other music from that era.. (my dad was born in 59 so he gave me his good taste in music...(.and illl never give it back to him just like the eyes I got from him is his and my lame dad joke, if that makes any sense lol sorry. )
I was born in 1988, and this song still holds dear to a time of my life that was simpler and slower. At least we can always come back to it.
Another one of those classic songs that will never leave us. It remains in history as a beautiful, meaningful song.
At 17 years old my Brother died. This album was spinning. He us a great man. Ambidextrous, talented in baseball, basketball, football and kindness
Must be so hard to lose someone that young.
Life can be so cruel sometimes
I feel sad for you
Long live 17 🙏🏽
RIP
May he find peace within god 🙏
"People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening"
This really touched me, it tells deep about our society...
Silence like a cancer grows is so true. This has been my life for so long from family. My brother told me last year this song reminds him of me. That’s truer than he knows. This has always been one of my favorite songs and one I listen to a lot.
@@glendalangley1877 same it's a high fav as well, due to the lyrics, the tone, rhythm, the meaning of how the song was scripted, the harmony.
Astronomical crowds, shows the importance and popularity of the duo
Because we have mail mail church mail mail tttsuz
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And how! It's even getting worse!!!
It’s really sad that this song was never appreciated as much as it deserves. Those who have felt the darkness in their lives have actually lived through these lyrics.
When a person is happy he enjoys the tune. But when the person experience darkness he understands the lyrics.
@@pepitojayr.9566 Yes 💯
People who know only darkness live this song everyday me being one of them
People talking without speaking.people writing songs that voices sometimes share
What are you talking about? This song is VERY famous, aaaaand is the soundtrack of an also VERY famous movie, a classic and a cult movie: "The graduate".
Hey...I am here...66 years old...to listen this amazing and wonderful song.....touch my Heart
The best songs never get old.
Good health long life God bless you
A lesser Man would call them Prophets ....BTW I was raised in NYC streets in a galaxy far far away...
Im crying. Why
I’m listening and I’m 76 yrs old
I was 6 years old when this came out. My brother has terminal lung and liver cancer and wants this played at his funeral. When we were kids a lot of Simon and Garfunkel songs and Elvis Presley songs were played before the movie came on. The Sounds of Silence was our favorite one.
I pray the Lord, bring you another brother to bring even more healing to a place so long ago
@@teresashymansky623 he hasn't passed yet, but thank you very much. I don't think anyone can take his place
My me time song. Thank you very much Mr. Paul Simon and Mr. Art Garfunkel for this great song. From the bottom of my heart, I salute you. From the Pearl of the Orient Philippines. 🇵🇭💖👏👍
I play this song every time I feel alone and as if my heart broke
This song really helped me realise that in all darkness there could be a light that gives you happiness
And between all the problem that finds
Me in the sound of silence
It doesn't hurt me because good tends
To Triumph over evil
Which corrupts all people
But nothing that can corrupt
The sound of silence
BEAUTFULLY STATED. YOUR WORDS HERE ARE DEEP AS THE SONG. YOU TRULY DO UNDERSTAND ITS MEANING.
Thank You!
Beautiful
@@WCPHSecurity The song could be interpreted as the big city lights people become mute by living their lives with anonymity to all the other 'ignoring' people around. Only advertisements like neon writings and posters 'speak' to the people, but graffities too. And by this the silence grows like cancer, seperating the people. Instead they should wake up from their sleepwalking, and respect and interact with the others. Getting them out of their isolation by taking the arms and 'hugging' each other. Do not ignore the people around you, even not in the anonymity of the towns. Keep to hug and interact with living beings as a living being!
I'm broke way worse then what you really are.
Same as me
I heard them sing this live in Central Park in my teens. You could hear a pin drop, followed by the sound of silence- and then gradually, in a crescendo like no other audience-the loudest cheers I have ever heard erupted!
That is epic! 🥰
You are so lucky to have been there! It's a song that speaks directly to our souls!
Paul Simon in one ear, Art Garfunkel in the other, the guitar hovering in between: Heaven 👌🏻
I can never get tired of this song!
Meaningful and soothing to the soul.
After hearing all different covers including those in talent shows, I can’t believe I say this still resonated the spirit of the song the most. Lightness in darkness, gentle and warmth. I’m born in the 90s
You should check out Disturbs cover, it even surpasses this one in tone vs subject matter.
Listen to a version from Puddle's Pity Party, see what You think.
@@BoneFrossil That one is genuinely inferior. Idk why people hype it up so much.
@@olivercharles2930 because many find it superior.
@@BoneFrossil they must be deaf. Taking this classic and turning it into a generic modern rock song is a travesty.
The Song of Silence and Whiter Shade of Pale are amongst my favorites. I love the quality of the poetry.
End of 2023, still listening this song ❤.. Anyone?
Never gets old. Touches the farthest depths of our souls. Happy to see you here too!!
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This has been playing on loop in my brain all morning. That means my OCD is going strong again (stress).
Yes! Here with you!
same💔
this is the kind of music were missing these days. we have to many screamers and not enough souls
Amen!
@@tippybauleke9090 bro this the type of christian who has 3 shotguns next to his bed
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Music now days means nothing. And I can't say any of it is art. Been a while since we had anything really amazing, I feel like the last few worthy songs were lady Gaga. And I mean, we can do better than that I think.
Btw to the one comment about Christians and shotguns, how's the weather over there in left field? Cause you're way off base. We're talking about apples and you come in talking about oranges. Typical alpha generation. 😅 If you don't like this kind of music, then WHY ARE YOU HERE?!? 💀 Btw, people who listen to this kind of music were hippies back in the day, or children of the 60s either way. Very far from conservative, though I'm sure some of them are Christian, it's definitely not the majority of listeners. You really need to learn your stereotypes if you're going to do all that.
It's like you're looking for a way to spread negativity. And on a Simon and Garfunkel song no less. Your generation is so boring you have to annoy the other gens. No cap. Get a hobby. It's healthy. What you're doing here isn't. You choose how you use your own energy. Life lesson over.
You mean we have too many droids, and not enough people
A serious poem set to music. Classic, iconic.
Well said
This is a song that always will inspire and motivate the future generations no matter what lies ahead in times to come. We are all a passenger at the end of our lives. Have all a beautiful and memorable journey.
Their voices are different and yet in perfect harmony. It's like listening to 2 people singing the same song at the same time. Timeless❤
Every time I hear the song, "Sound of Silence", it makes me get goose bumps, and brings tears to my eyes.
Beautiful classic song.
Me too 😢
One of my favourite songs of all time. First heard this when I was aged 7. It has remained one of my go to tunes when I'm struggling. Beautifully written.
What a fabulous gem is this beautiful melody. I first heard this when I was a teenager & fell in love with this & now at 63 still lovin' it.
Beautiful and emotional. This song helps me so much in the midst of deep depression
Me too!!😊
I am with you my friend especially knowing I am at my end of my journey. We all love you all love never ends. The va hobo uncle p
I send you my love.
Recunosc cu ochii închiși melodia asta, de când eram copil o știu, mergea pe pick-upurile vechi, sau pe casete. E eterna, e imensa și are o energie aparte și superbă. Te cuprinde cu tot, te învăluie și îți dă o stare de visare și relaxare. De neuitat, versurile sunt minunate, îți dau de gândit. Din suflet ♥️♥️
I watched The Graduate immediately after I graduated from college. That film and this song got me so well. Even now, years later, I still feel so lost, like I'll never really belong, never really be a part of the world. Like I'm cursed to never _quite_ fit in. To live in the silence, alone with only the dark to keep me company
Maybe more like, I am a rock, I am an island...?
Who is still lestening in 2024❤❤
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I am. That sound of silence should be so noisy, so "up rising", so "aux armes" (Melissmel)!
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2024 Anyone still listening?❤
Of course
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Ofc ❤ I love this song ❤
Always from Malaysia ❤
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The Sound of Silence Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Verse 3]
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 shared
And no one dared disturb the sound of silence
[Verse 4]
"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
[Verse 5]
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 whispered in the sound of silence"
Thank you for your effort!!
Muchas Gracias!
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Grazie ❤
Spasibo. Gracias. Thanks. Shukran .
No musical couple have ever rocked as much as these ones do!
One of my father's favorite song. I just lost him last 3 months ago. I really miss you so much Papa.
This was also my Dad's favoriete song 😢
I've list my Dad 3 years ago...miss him every second 💔
People talking without speaking... People hearing without listening...
And the people bowed and prayed... To the neon god they made...
These words exactly manifest what we've turned into with smart phones nowadays!
True.
who is in 2024
Me 😅
Me 👍
Yooooooo
Me!! This brings back memories 😢as a child...
Me
This song relates to now so much. Our world is dark, and the light may just be another lie, but it still gives us hope.
Never be a defeatist. Live your life half full never half empty.
2024 still listening to this song. Takes me back to the younger days 😊
I'm still listening at 64 soon to be 65. Great old songs will never die. ❤️
Me here
they don't make such songs anymore, old music was much better than the modern music and yes i am old too i am 62
What incredible lyrics and melody! Music that painted a story.
What a brilliantly written song,with so much depth and thought provoking. Yes we are all alone at times as individual’s but our struggle is often being shared by people in similar circumstances. My favourite most beautiful song
I prefer hearing music to playing outdoor.
This is just what i need.
Thank you for the nice music 🎶😊
This song is still relevant in today's world.
I love this, makes me think about life and it's a very emotional song for me. This was played at my uncle's funeral 😥
Oh.. i am sorry 😞
I am really sorry for u😔😔
I'm sorry for you
R.I.P Your uncle
😔😔 sorry about your Uncle.😔😔
This is a masterpiece. Unlike today's music (Taylor Swift's ahem). Superb song writing, vocal, and music.❤❤❤❤❤
I think both are good
My granddad died and this song was one of the songs they played. One week later there was a party and someone loved this song so much that he asked for it and than i was standing there crying
Beautiful! I tend to listen to Artie’s voice alone with one earphone. His voice is so enchanting.
This version is peaceful yet vibrant, like a quit meadow, while disturbed's version is loud and powerful, like a stormy coast, both are beautiful in their own ways.
but of course you have to throw a hissy fit because its not the original, and you can't deal with the concept of two things being good in different ways. you might like burgers, and you might like ice cream, but you aren't going to put ice cream on your burger. Why? Because it sounds disgusting! Doesn't mean they are bad, they just are good in different ways
@@GameGod1337 Who are you talking to? No missing replies, so🤷🏻♀️
Are you a little disturbed? 🤣
@@debravictoria7452 They might have an old friend hiding in the Darkness...
Idk, I think this one is far better.
exactly! This is reflective, while Disturbed is raw emotion.
what a great song, and one of the most powerful song ironically named "sound of silence". masterpiece
The sound is soothing and smooth, the words are simple and powerful, the imagery is vivid, and the meaning speaks for thise who are prepared to listen and ponder. Poets are the truthhspeakers.
It is Early 2024 and this music still calms me
Me too
So do I 😊
Mee 2020😊
I find more sense in the lyrics of this song than making sense from the lyrics of a 1000 of best or popular songs that young people so worship today.born in 1961, I could drown myself in music like this.❤❤
i listen to this while playing unturned, cause my friends never wanna get on and play with me
so i just listen to this while building my wooden base next to water
no humans... just silence..
This song is amazing because it could mean so many things, there is something in the sound of silence, but what hides in the dark may not always be the same, and the neon light may be a god or nothing but a lie.
For me this song was about discovering who I was, the silence is my soul, it is full of the greatest hopes, and the darkest desires, it is not a good or bad thing, it simply *is*, the neon light is who I want to be, I created this image, and it is not purely me, it is who I am to you, as while I must be honest, everyone has an inescapable part that they simply can't show anyone.
And even if I showed you everything, I simply don't have a true "personality", I am the most optimistic pessimist I've ever met, I fit in every stereotype of male teenager other than jock, and maybe a few female ones. The only definite traits I have is a litteraly deadly sense of empathy, and the weirdest inferiority complex I've heard of.
This is really profound for a youtube comment. I guess you can expect that on a Paul Simon song.
Damn. Speaking truth. *Does a poetry like finger snap.*
Your words are so true. Your words described what I feel when I listen to this song. Unbelievably searing and poetic. Thank you for your insight. Have a great life ahead.
The death of my spouse I sit in silence.
VERY CARING,MEANINGFUL AND TOUCHING-THANKS TO YOU BOTH-YOUR MUSIC IS FOREVER!!!
Touched the heart and soul deep within.
Has a biblical reference. Someone said it's more real today than ever, I have to agree.
A spiritual master piece I shed tears
True , I read this was about his dream and he wrote this song , so sad but today in 2022 so true . God bless us all
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Yes I woke up from a dream with this song in my head and started singing it to my dog. I ran down stairs to find it so I had the right words. Singing along the tears were many. Thankyou for writing such a beautiful song.
❤❤❤great song, it is a prophesy, it's happening...the words say it.😢😢😢 still hearing it.from N.Y. to Greece.
This song has more meaning today than ever. We are bombarded by the media.
internet made this song meme
son of bitch
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking too. The neon sign, I think is the modern media, telling us garbage and hiding the real truth. Like they only tell us what (some) people want to hear and they never even graze the edge of truth.
God day po: kung ano ang tama diyan dapat matapos ang gawa,
@@Creatorhandle706 my fiancée is in the Philippines and I’m literally here to send this song to her
Showww
Timeless classic can never be forgotten they so precious always remember no matter how old this piece of music are thanks for posting
A song that reaches out to all, and sung by two fabulous artists.
Yesterday, October 16, 2023 was the 38th anniversary of the funeral of Eddie Blake. This music is always played for the funeral of Eddie Blake - a true hero overseas in Nam and at home in America.
Taking this song to a choir competition- never heard it prior. I adore it though. Though I am not nearly as old as the generation raving of this song, the meaning is deep, and can be interpreted a number of ways.
Poetic music is one of my favorite things in the world.
I added this song to my playlist after listening it for the first time
Beautiful masterpiece indeed.
The most beautiful lyrics , voice and music with deep meaning ......... 💖💖
One of the best songs ever made
J'ai 38 ans aujourd'hui en 2024 et je connais cette chanson depuis tout petit. Je n'ai pas de mots pour décrire son effet sur moi, j'ai dû l'écouter facilement des centaines de fois dans ma vie et ce sera certainement, pour le reste de mes jours, une chanson de mon top 3 personnel.
Merci à toi de partager ce chef-d'oeuvre intemporel.
Memes aside, this song is really amazing.
Whenever I feel down or real low, I listen to this song to remind me that I should keep pushing onward.
Here in October 2024, this song will forever be amazing.
If we may call ourselves as such, our voices do silently keep this masterpiece alive!
I love this version even more than Disturbed's version. I really love Disturbed's version or cover, but to me Simon and Garfunkel is also great. If you just turn the music up and really hear it, the original was absolutely amazing. Especially since Simon wrote it.
I agree wholeheartedly with u.
Yes but the slow version fits the lyrics more. BUT THIS IS STUNNING I JUST LOVE IT!
Disturbed had to make it disturbing cause that is their style. All in the name. That is why I listen to the original.
I agree with you that this version is really wonderful. I really don't like Disturbed's version.
As someone once put it:
"Simon and Garfunkel's version was the warning. Disturbed's version is the rage that the warning was ignored"
Their excellent harmonizing is much easier to appreciate with this version!
Great tune , I remember staying at my grandparents house in the countryside as a child . The lyrics are profound and meaningful very relevant to the world right now. Thanks for the music 🙏🏻✨❤️🔥
And the words of the prophets on the subway walls…such a great song. Penetrating. Silence is golden. Gives His a chance to come through.
Gives God’s voice a chance to come through.
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 shared
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
Then the sign said, "The words on the prophets are written on the subway walls
In tenement halls"
And whispered in the sound of silence
so cool that you know the lyrics. ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊
Lo stavo cercando e mi è apparsa la traduzione come per incanto 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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December 26 at 11:17 listing to this great masterpiece and all I can think about is when they closed the casket for the final time on my beautiful 5 year old daughter who suddenly passed away away on October 26 2000. RIP my beautiful daughter ❤
I am so so so sorry. May she RIP.
RIP
Oh, man! I am so sorry! That got me so badly. I cannot imagine how you feel.
This is way better than all the songs in 2023
To all radio stations, enough!! My ears are gonna bleed from. Baby calm down!! Calm down!!! Ohhh my God! Lol.
Y'all have good day or night. Stay safe and if you are listening to this cuz you giong through hard time, dont give up!!! U are special!!
Poetry at its best. This is a masterpiece: singing, music, lyrics - doesn’t get any better.
Yes, this a masterpiece song. Song which can bring back memories of olden days. ❤
Such awesome music! Filled with sensitivity and longing that existed before and ever after. Life on earth.
I was brought here after reading an article about Art Garfunkel and his old friend that went blind. The story about the song's first line. I now too just realized how poetic this song is... ♥️
This is some lyrics that the world needs❤
An absolute classic. This song has individual meaning to each one who listens to it, and that is it's magic. As for the sound of silence best to reverse this and give the silence for the sound and lyrics and enjoy.
One of my favorite song 🎶 still listening in 2024
Me too.
The WORDS of the Prophets are written on the subway wall, and tenement halls - the sound of silence. Those Words levels high and active. A great 👍👍 song.
I love both the original and the cover by disturbed! They are both so good!
One of the best songs ever written, just listen to the lyrics!
Amen🙏🎼🎵
I love this song! Imo it's prophetic - I've been listening to it since I was tiny.
This is the best unique technique how to blend low voice to the lead vocal singing in a high note.
2024 still the best
Thank you for the lyrics.
I graduated June 71 and was chosen with a group of about 30 classmates sang this amazing song! 🎶 ❤
2024 and I'm 66. I never ever get tired of listening to this song.
Same here
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same here, you must have been born in 1958?
👍👍👍👍
My all time favourite singing duo.. love their music 🎶
Must have been quite a time, the 1960s. Simon and Garfunkel split up right around the time that the Beatles and Crosby Stills also did. End of an era
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and singer Art Garfunkel. The following two are their best songs made in 1970 and 1965. Simon and Garfunkel met in elementary school in Queens, New York City, in 1953, where they learned to harmonize and began writing songs. “Bridge over troubled waters “ the 1969 Grammy award winner song by Simon and Garfunkel is the song I like the most and often times heard since 1974. Exactly 50 years have crossed. There is another song by the same team which I use in training as well. That is “Sound of silence”. This song will retain its position as an immortal wonder
One of my most cherished memories. Thanks Alan.
This song always takes me to a place of deep contemplation. The blend of lyrics and melody is simply magical. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece!
There is beauty in everything. Even in silence and in darkness.
There's good and bad in everything
How right you are!
Bringing it back.❤️🎵🦋A good thing for sure.Sometimes silence exits with purpose.LOVE comes in sharing hearts.Yet leaves in silence..😇Unspoken words.Thanks for sharing.💋
I am here the older I get , the deeper the meaning of this song
True I'm 15
@@martinflattery6651 And me just 77, born in 1947 and agree with you both.
I feel that this song also belongs to the many people whom are on the autistic spectrum
"People talking without speaking, people hearing without listening"
yes a beautiful, and meaningful song.
To all those very special people whom love this song, if you are having a bad day
just never give up, you are special and mean something more and have abilities
that can take you far.
😢❤
One of the earliest songs I ever heard. My nan loved it.
Still listening , since 1981!!! Was there any popular group ( Simon & Garfunkel) besides them in 60s , with the sole exception of Beatles?
Beautiful song🙂💖
Wow my dads fav song~ I came here to learn it for my dad- love you dad:3