09-07-2020, 03:50 PM
I remember when this was new. Never knew of the meaning it had, Simon and Garfunkle were top 20 for a very long time. it was the age of Aquarius after all, mellow was good. But until recently I had not ever grasped the significance of the last set of lyrics....
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
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