Paul Simon Lyrics Quotes, born Paul Frederic Simon on October 13, 1941, in Newark, New Jersey, is an American singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and innovative melodies have shaped music for over six decades.
As half of Simon & Garfunkel, with hits like “The Sound of Silence,” and as a solo artist with albums like Graceland (1986), Simon’s songwriting blends folk, rock, and world music with profound reflections on life, love, and society.
These 15 lyrics quotes—sourced from his most iconic songs across Simon & Garfunkel’s discography and his solo career—capture his lyrical genius, offering evocative, introspective lines perfect for captions, reflections, or sharing his timeless wisdom.
15 Paul Simon Lyrics Quotes
- “Hello darkness, my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again.” (“The Sound of Silence,” Sounds of Silence, 1966)
- “Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.” (“Bridge Over Troubled Water,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “I am just a poor boy, though my story’s seldom told.” (“The Boxer,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenement halls.” (“The Sound of Silence,” Sounds of Silence, 1966)
- “I’ve got nothing to do today but smile.” (“The Only Living Boy in New York,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it’s a wonder I can think at all.” (“Kodachrome,” There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, 1973)
- “You can call me Al, a man walks down the street, he says, ‘Why am I soft in the middle now?’” (“You Can Call Me Al,” Graceland, 1986)
- “Still crazy after all these years.” (“Still Crazy After All These Years,” Still Crazy After All These Years, 1975)
- “Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts.” (“The Boy in the Bubble,” Graceland, 1986)
- “I’m sitting in the railway station, got a ticket to my destination.” (“Homeward Bound,” Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, 1966)
- “Time it was, and what a time it was, it was a time of innocence.” (“Bookends Theme,” Bookends, 1968)
- “I get all the news I need on the weather report.” (“The Only Living Boy in New York,” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “Diamonds on the soles of her shoes, she’s got diamonds on the soles of her shoes.” (“Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” Graceland, 1986)
- “I’d rather be a sparrow than a snail, yes I would, if I could, I surely would.” (“El Condor Pasa (If I Could),” Bridge Over Troubled Water, 1970)
- “Faith is an island in the setting sun, but proof is the bottom line for everyone.” (“Proof,” The Rhythm of the Saints, 1990)
Paul Simon’s lyrics quotes are a poetic tapestry of introspection, hope, and human experience, perfect for capturing life’s fleeting moments. Which one’s your favorite? Drop it in the comments and keep his soulful legacy alive!
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