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| Lyrics Revealed Songs |
Bridge Over Troubled Waters
(Paul Simon)
When you’re weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I’m on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can’t be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When you’re down and out,
When you’re on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I’ll take your part.
When darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine
If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
© 1969 Paul Simon
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I’m on your side. When times get rough
And friends just can’t be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
When you’re down and out,
When you’re on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I’ll take your part.
When darkness comes
And pain is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine
If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
© 1969 Paul Simon
In a song like "Bridge Over Troubled Water", it's very important that all
of the lyrics just flow and take on their own rhythm because of the way
the melody goes. And of course, Paul Simon's lyrics are nothing
short of spectacular, from the images that they inspire to the way the
words themselves sound, even when spoken. Describing water as
"troubled" sets up perfectly for the metaphor of a bridge watching over
it to make things better. With the bridge there, the water will never be
alone, and that is symbolic to the meaning being expressed to the
person the song is being sung to.
of the lyrics just flow and take on their own rhythm because of the way
the melody goes. And of course, Paul Simon's lyrics are nothing
short of spectacular, from the images that they inspire to the way the
words themselves sound, even when spoken. Describing water as
"troubled" sets up perfectly for the metaphor of a bridge watching over
it to make things better. With the bridge there, the water will never be
alone, and that is symbolic to the meaning being expressed to the
person the song is being sung to.
He also gets specific when telling exactly how with lines like "when
tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all", and "when evening falls so
hard, I will comfort you". Notice how the lines before the "bridge" is
mentioned are describing the dark, tough times that life can bring,
which makes the impact of the lines "like a bridge over troubled
water, I will lay me down/I will ease your mind" even greater. To me,
this is one of the ultimate songs about commitment, loyalty, and love.
It's what it means to truly stand by someone no matter what, and the
lyrics are powerful, poetic, and emotional.
tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all", and "when evening falls so
hard, I will comfort you". Notice how the lines before the "bridge" is
mentioned are describing the dark, tough times that life can bring,
which makes the impact of the lines "like a bridge over troubled
water, I will lay me down/I will ease your mind" even greater. To me,
this is one of the ultimate songs about commitment, loyalty, and love.
It's what it means to truly stand by someone no matter what, and the
lyrics are powerful, poetic, and emotional.
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