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Simon & Garfunkel I Am A Rock Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7/10 [3 votes]Album: Sounds of Silence / Original Release Date: 1966Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 2 min 50 sec
I Am A Rock
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel
SIMON & GARFUNKEL
- I Am A Rock LyricsA winter's day
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow
I am a rock I am an island
I've built walls
A fortress deep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
Its laughter and its loving I disdain
I am a rock I am an island
Don't talk of love
Well I've heard the words before
It's sleeping in my memory
I won't disturb the slumber of feelings
that have died
If I never loved I never would have cried
I am a rock I am an island
I have my books
and my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room
safe within my womb
I touch no one
and no one touches me
I am a rock I am an island
And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window to the streets below
On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow
I am a rock I am an island
I've built walls
A fortress deep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
Its laughter and its loving I disdain
I am a rock I am an island
Don't talk of love
Well I've heard the words before
I won't disturb the slumber of feelings
that have died
If I never loved I never would have cried
I am a rock I am an island
I have my books
and my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room
safe within my womb
I touch no one
and no one touches me
I am a rock I am an island
And a rock feels no pain
And an island never cries
Facts about I Am A Rock
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I Am A Rock is written by Paul Simon.
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It is first released in 1966 as part of Simon & Garfunkel's album "Sounds of Silence" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, the piece 'I Am a Rock' by Simon & Garfunkel characterizes a person who disconnects themselves emotionally from others, constructing barriers to keep the suffering and heartbreak out. Being a rock and an island are the metaphors for their emotional detachment, and for their refusal to love or show vulnerability, which finally leads to an isolated life lacking in meaningful ties. The imitation of a rock in the lyrics emphasizes mainly solitude, meditation, heartbreak, tension, and despair. However, the song brings up the points of separation and isolation, emotional detachment, and self-protection at the same time. The lyrics do not include any offensive language, adult themes, or portrayals of violence, nudity, or drug use. Thus, the content is appropriate for people of all ages.
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I Am A Rock falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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I Am A Rock song length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
Who wrote I Am A Rock lyrics?
I Am A Rock is written by Paul Simon.
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When was I Am A Rock released?
It is first released in 1966 as part of Simon & Garfunkel's album "Sounds of Silence" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind I Am A Rock lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, the piece 'I Am a Rock' by Simon & Garfunkel characterizes a person who disconnects themselves emotionally from others, constructing barriers to keep the suffering and heartbreak out. Being a rock and an island are the metaphors for their emotional detachment, and for their refusal to love or show vulnerability, which finally leads to an isolated life lacking in meaningful ties. The imitation of a rock in the lyrics emphasizes mainly solitude, meditation, heartbreak, tension, and despair. However, the song brings up the points of separation and isolation, emotional detachment, and self-protection at the same time. The lyrics do not include any offensive language, adult themes, or portrayals of violence, nudity, or drug use. Thus, the content is appropriate for people of all ages.
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Which genre is I Am A Rock?
I Am A Rock falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song I Am A Rock?
I Am A Rock song length is 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Paul Simon
Record Label(s): Originally released 1966 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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The song is about a men who's been hurt. He tries to deal with his pain by closing himself off to the world.