Bridge Over Troubled Water
Soothing Waves of Support: Bridge Over Troubled Water Meaning
Lyrics
When you're weary, feeling small
Expressing support and willingness to help when someone is tired or feeling insignificant.
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all
Promising to comfort and console by drying the tears in the person's eyes.
I'm on your side. When times get rough
Declaring solidarity and commitment to stand by the person during challenging times.
And friends just can't be found
Recognizing that there are moments when friends may not be available for support.
Like a bridge over troubled water
Using a metaphor of a bridge over troubled water, symbolizing providing support and stability.
I will lay me down
Reiterating the commitment to offer oneself for the well-being of the person in need.
When you're down and out
Addressing the challenges of being in a difficult situation or feeling emotionally low.
When you're on the street
Referencing a state of vulnerability, possibly being alone or facing hardships.
When evening falls so hard
Describing the emotional difficulty during the evening or dark times.
I will comfort you
Promising to provide comfort and emotional support in times of distress.
I'll take your part
Committing to take the person's side and support them unconditionally.
When darkness comes
Recognizing the presence of darkness and pain in life.
And pain is all around
Comparing the support to a bridge over troubled water, emphasizing its strength and stability.
Like a bridge over troubled water
Reiterating the commitment to lay oneself down as a bridge for support.
I will lay me down
Repeated affirmation of the commitment to be a source of support like a bridge.
Like a bridge over troubled water
Emphasizing the willingness to sacrifice personal comfort for the well-being of the other.
I will lay me down
Repeating the commitment to lay oneself down as a bridge in troubled times.
Sail on silvergirl, sail on by
Using metaphorical language to encourage someone to keep moving forward ("sail on").
Your time has come to shine
Acknowledging that it's time for the person to shine and pursue their dreams.
All your dreams are on their way
Assuring that the person's dreams are on the way and will soon be realized.
See how they shine
Observing the brightness and fulfillment of the person's dreams.
If you need a friend
Offering friendship and companionship if the person needs support.
I'm sailing right behind
Committing to follow and support the person closely in their journey.
Like a bridge over troubled water
Reiterating the role of being a bridge over troubled water to ease the person's mind.
I will ease your mind
Affirming the intention to provide comfort and relief during difficult times.
Like a bridge over troubled water
Repeating the commitment to be a source of support, like a bridge, to ease the person's mind.
I will ease your mind
Concluding the song with a reaffirmation of the pledge to bring peace and solace.
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