The Sound of Silence
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Profound Silence Within
Lyrics
Hello darkness, my old friend,
Greeting to the state of darkness, metaphorically referring to solitude or inner contemplation.
I've come to talk with you again,
Expressing the desire to engage in a conversation with the darkness, suggesting a need for introspection.
Because a vision softly creeping,
Describing a subtle, gradual mental image or idea.
Left its seeds while I was sleeping,
Indicating the inception of an idea or concept during a state of unawareness or vulnerability.
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Referring to the persistent presence of the mental image in the singer's mind.
Still remains
Highlighting the enduring nature of the mental impression within the "sound of silence," symbolizing solitude or introspection.
Within the sound of silence.
Emphasizing the continued influence of solitude or inner reflection.
In restless dreams I walked alone
Describing a state of unsettled or troubled dreams where the singer is walking alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone,
Depicting the singer navigating through narrow and challenging paths.
'Neath the halo of a street lamp,
Under a street lamp's glow, symbolizing a moment of revelation or clarity.
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
Reacting to the harshness of reality by protecting oneself from external influences.
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
Encountering a jarring and intense experience represented by a neon light.
That split the night
Describing the impact of the neon light on the singer's perception and awareness.
And touched the sound of silence.
Connecting the experience with the profound concept of the "sound of silence."
And in the naked light I saw
Shifting to a scene where the singer observes a large gathering in a vulnerable and exposed state.
Ten thousand people, maybe more.
Highlighting the vast number of people, potentially emphasizing a sense of disconnection or isolation.
People talking without speaking,
Describing communication without meaningful content or substance.
People hearing without listening,
Pointing out the lack of genuine understanding or engagement in conversations.
People writing songs that voices never share
Expressing frustration with the creation of art that lacks authentic expression or communication.
And no one dare
Conveying a reluctance to disturb the prevailing emptiness or lack of meaningful communication.
Disturb the sound of silence.
Emphasizing the dominance of silence in the face of superficial communication.
"Fools" said I, "You do not know
Labeling others as "fools" for their ignorance of the detrimental impact of silence.
Silence like a cancer grows.
Comparing silence to a harmful force that grows and spreads.
Hear my words that I might teach you,
Offering wisdom and knowledge to others through the singer's words.
Take my arms that I might reach you."
Extending a helping hand, symbolizing support and guidance.
But my words like silent raindrops fell,
Expressing the ineffectiveness of the singer's words, with no impact on the intended audience.
And echoed
Highlighting the echo of the singer's words in the metaphorical "wells of silence."
In the wells of silence
Emphasizing the depth and persistence of silence despite the attempted communication.
And the people bowed and prayed
Describing a collective act of submission or worship toward a created deity represented by a neon sign.
To the neon god they made.
Pointing to the consequences of blindly following societal constructs or false idols.
And the sign flashed out its warning,
Warning conveyed by the illuminated sign, suggesting impending issues or challenges.
In the words that it was forming.
Referring to the formulation of a message through the words on the sign.
And the sign said, "The words of the prophets
Quoting the sign, presenting the idea that prophetic wisdom is embedded in unconventional places.
Are written on the subway walls
Highlighting unexpected locations where profound truths or messages may be found.
And tenement halls."
Further emphasizing the unconventional sources of wisdom and insight.
And whisper'd in the sounds of silence.
Conveying the subtle and elusive nature of meaningful communication in the background of silence.
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