Benedictus by Simon And Garfunkel - Lyrics and Translation

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Benedictus

Simon And Garfunkel

Benedictus

Song bySimon And Garfunkel

in AlbumOld Friends

Benedictus

The Sound Of Silence

Hello darkness, my old friend,

I've come to talk with you again,

Because a vision softly creeping,

Left its seeds while I wos sleeping,

And the vision that was planted in my brain

Still remains

Within the sound of silence.

In resrless dreams I walked alone

Narrow streets of cobblestone,

'Neath the halo of a street lamp,

I turned my collar to the cold and damp

When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of

a neon light

That split the night

And touched the sound of silence.

And in the naked light I saw

Ten thousand people, maybe more.

People talking without speaking,

People hearing without listening,

People writing songs that voices never share

And no one deared

Disturb the sound of silence.

Fools said I, You do not know

Silence like a cancer grows.

Hear my words that I might teach you,

Take my arms that I might reach you.

But my words like silent raindrops fell,

And echoed

In the wells 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 signs said, The words of the prophets

are written on the subway walls

And tenement halls.

And whisper'd in the sounds of silence.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Benedictus by Simon & Garfunkel is a beautiful blend of folk and classical influences, drawing inspiration from Gregorian chants. The song mainly focuses on themes of peace, blessings, and tranquility, often invoking a sense of spiritual reflection. The sparse yet evocative lyrics, enriched by the duo's harmonious vocals, create an atmosphere of reverence and contemplation. Particularly poignant moments in the song are the moments of harmony that amplify the sense of unity and calmness.