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
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The lyrics evoke a deep sense of melancholy and introspection, highlighting feelings of isolation, existential reflection, and a critique of modern society's disconnect. This emotional richness elicits a contemplative and sometimes somber atmosphere.
This song's themes can apply to scenarios such as personal reflection, social critique, or exploring profound feelings of loneliness and disconnection. It can act as an anthem for those experiencing isolation in a crowded world, fitting for moments of introspection or social commentary in films and literature.
The song features striking imagery and poetic devices, utilizing metaphor and symbolism (e.g., 'sound of silence', 'neon god') to convey its themes. The structure is also significant, with a relatively simple but haunting melody, supportive harmonies, and an effective use of dynamics that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
[Verse] Sable doré et ciel bleu clair Des montagnes à perte de vue La mer chuchote douce lumière Des trésors cachés Toujours plus [Chorus] Eyy oh oh eyy Viens découvrir l'Algérie Eyy oh oh eyy Les splendeurs de notre pays [Verse] Marchés colorés Parfums épicés Histoires millénaires à explorer De la Casbah aux oasis détaillés Tout ici va vous émerveiller [Chorus] Eyy oh oh eyy Viens découvrir l'Algérie Eyy oh oh eyy Les splendeurs de notre pays
[Verse] Sous le ciel d'Azur Les rêves qui murmurent La brise qui susurre Les étoiles pures [Chorus] Eyyy oh oh eyyy L’appel d'Algérie Eyy oh oh eyyy Eyyy oh oh eyyy L’appel d'Algérie Eyy oh oh eyyy [Verse 2] Les plages dorées Les fontaines cachées Les montagnes sacrées Ces souvenirs partagés [Chorus] Eyyy oh oh eyyy L’appel d'Algérie Eyy oh oh eyyy Eyyy oh oh eyyy L’appel d'Algérie Eyy oh oh eyyy
You're a mean one, Mr. Bogdan, You really are a fright. You're as charming as a cactus, You're as slippery as the night, Mr. Bogdan. You're a rotten apple with a wormy bite! You're a monster, Mr. Bogdan, Your heart's a block of ice. Your brain is full of cobwebs, You've got a heart that's hard as dice, Mr. Bogdan. I wouldn't trust you with a glance or a roll of the dice! You're a vile one, Mr. Bogdan, You have termites in your smile. You have all the tender sweetness Of a crocodile, Mr. Bogdan. Given the choice between the two of you, I'd take the crocodile! You're a foul one, Mr. Bogdan, You're a nasty, wasty skunk. Your heart is full of unwashed socks, Your soul is full of gunk, Mr. Bogdan. The three words that best describe you are as follows: Stink, stank, stunk! You're a crooked one, Mr. Bogdan, You're the king of spiteful souls. Your heart's a dense black coal, Full of miserable holes, Mr. Bogdan. Your soul is a swampy mire, Overflowing with unspeakable goals!
He caught you, in his orbit Your feet off the floor, you didn’t mind it You circled there, around his sun A solar flare, and now it’s done We’ve all been there before When you need, give me a call I’ll catch you, before you fall You can cry about, what you lost Your fated love, star crossed You hold your breath, i’ll hold your hand
I was just a kid, barely thirteen Had my heart on my sleeve, living in a dream Saw her across the room, she caught my eye With a smile so wild, like a fire in the sky She said, "Come with me, let’s have some fun" I didn’t know what it meant, but I was on the run She showed me a world I never knew But when I dove in, I didn’t have a clue (Pre-Chorus) She took my hand, said “Don’t be scared” But the deeper I went, the less I cared She was my escape, but the road was long I thought I was strong, but I was wrong (Chorus) And I thought I loved her when I was thirteen But love turned to poison, chasing what I couldn’t see She gave me the taste, and it took me down Lost in the high, but I couldn’t hear the sound Of my heart breaking, fading away She left me when the lights turned gray I thought I loved her, but I was blind To the chains she wrapped around my mind (Verse 2) First it was just a drink, then just a pill She said, “Don’t worry, it’s all for the thrill” I chased that feeling, like I’d found my way But the deeper I sank, the more I’d pay She laughed and said, “You’re gonna be fine” But the longer we ran, the less we shined I couldn’t see it then, but I see it now She fed me the poison and then let me drown (Pre-Chorus) She took my hand, said “Don’t be scared” But the deeper I went, the less I cared She was my escape, but the road was long I thought I was strong, but I was wrong
