About The Song

In the realm of timeless music, few songs resonate as profoundly as “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel. Released in 1964, this haunting folk-rock ballad explores themes of alienation, societal disconnect, and the yearning for genuine connection.

Penned by Paul Simon and featuring the ethereal harmonies of Art Garfunkel, the song initially found little success in its acoustic incarnation. However, a subsequent electric version, released in 1965, catapulted it to widespread acclaim, topping the Billboard charts and securing its place as a cultural touchstone.

With its poetic lyrics, melancholic melodies, and poignant social commentary, “The Sound of Silence” has captivated listeners for decades. Its enduring legacy is a testament to its ability to capture the complexities of the human experience, inviting introspection and reflection amidst the quiet solitude of our inner worlds.

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 streetlamp
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
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 sign said, “The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence.”