the sound of silence, simon and garfunkel

[justasking]

I know this is a dark song but anyone know what its about, ive listened to the words and i still don't know.

[Goodsoulette]

People talking without speaking,
People hearing without listening

It about people being unable to communicate with each other. I really dislike almost all of their songs.

[DottyH]

yes that's tight, about failure to communicate.

[raysparx1]

Hi justasking, have a look at this, very interesting read.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Simon-Paul-Simon-58 6/Sound-Silence.htm

[Fanriffic]

More info here from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sound_of_Sile nce

Good wee song but I've always liked The Boxer.

[ELVIS68]

Here`s some more theories

http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=796

[justasking]

Thanks for the replies, very interesting indeed :D