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When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all (all)
I'm on your side, oh, 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 (ooo)
I'll take your part, oh, 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 silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
Oh, 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
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all (all)
I'm on your side, oh, 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 (ooo)
I'll take your part, oh, 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 silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
Oh, 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
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'In between' living your old life with unhealthy, uncaring people, and wanting to move into a happier, healthier existence and away from those people you love but are sadly incapable of making that change ( sometimes everyone we know)... that's where you find the love, strength, belief and faith in yourself that you can make it.
Trusting that there is a force that loves you, hears you and can help you find the courage and faith in yourself carries you from the darkness and into the light ~ your light and your dreams. That force is the bridge - call it what you will...It could be God, or love or energy or 'the force!' but it is something real.
You are loved and supported even when you are alone and in the dark. For the brave, miracles happen there.
Beautiful, inspired lyrics.
In this article with quotes from Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon said that "Silver Girl" referred to his girlfriend who had found a gray hair.
A stunning work of art.
Or it could be your special loved one. goodnight all. Love ya.
the agopy love he extends, no matter what the circumstances sets the example for how we are to live with our loved ones and fellow man.
now it is a love song, but extends very much further into how this love should transcend to all..
I agree with just4david: "God's hand is in this song".
They live with their mother who has cirosis of the liver and is dieing as she is still drinking and smoking. They are forced with the task of looking after her and slowly watching her die. The three of them basically run the entire house and make adult decisions nobody should have to do.I am not welcome in the house and havent been for 10 years. So the only things that get fixed or replaced or built is if I am snuck into the house, My ex has some severe psychotic issues and my kids are dealing with the death of their mother everyday.... rather morbid.
Now getting to the song Bridge over troubled water (which was written by a genius I might add). I had heard and known of the song since the 70s. As I was watching Art Garfunkel perform this masterpiece on youTube. It was as if God had had that song written for me and my daughters confirming through all the ugliness and pain, I would be there for them giving them the best advise and promises,and all the good things life has to offer, is theirs for the taking. All the things bottled up inside me watching my daughters live in a present day hell. After I sat here and cried in sadness, I then sent all 3 of them the song........ which speaks volumes of advice and companionship, positive, loving kind words that a only a father can feel for his daughters.... One things for sure, They are not alone and I shall live long enough to see them through this untimely disease and horrid mental complications which has changed her for the worse. Losing a mother is a horrible thing. I'm sure if we all get through this together, I will have 3 very very extraordinary young daughters... Thanks for listening..... Lonny
IT ALL DEPENDS HOW YOU, THE LISTENER, INTERPRET THE SONG. I BELIEVE EACH AND EVERY PERSON HAS A DIFFERENT INTERPRETATION OF A PARTICULAR SONG THAN THE NEXT PERSON. THERE'S NO ONE WRONG OR RIGHT SONG INTERPRETATION FOR EVERYBODY, BECAUSE ALL PEOPLE HAVE MANY MANY DIFFERENT VIEWS ABOUT A PARTICULAR SONG. WHAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU, MAY OR MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE RIGHT FOR OTHERS. IT ALL DEPENDS HOW "YOU" SEE THIS SONG. AND I WELCOME EVERYBODY'S INTERPRETATIONS, I'M COOL WITH IT.