The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel - Meaning Explained for English Learners

Understand song meanings by listening to our audio explanations in easy English. The podcast format is designed for intermediate to advanced learners and will help you appreciate the music without translations. In this episode, I explain the classic song Imagine by John Lennon. Happy listening!For more song explanations visit our website at: https://explainedinenglish.com

*Sorry for the low audio quality. I recorded this a long time ago but still wanted to release it to you.Most people live in cities and have lots of other people around them. Still, many would say that they feel lonely, or alone. This is a song about how people live their lives, often without good friendships or any close relationships. It's a critique of society and the way we live.Now, let's take a look at the lyrics of the song "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles.LYRICS:Verse 1Ah, look at all the lonely peopleEleanor Rigby, picks up the rice in the church where a wedding has beenLives in a dreamWaits at the window, wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the doorWho is it for?ChorusAll the lonely peopleWhere do they all come from?All the lonely peopleWhere do they all belong?Verse 2Father McKenzie writing the words of a sermon that no one will hearNo one comes nearLook at him working, darning his socks in the night when there's nobody thereWhat does he care?Verse 3Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her nameNobody cameFather McKenzie wiping the dirt from his hands as he walks from the graveNo one was saved

Life is always changing. This is a song for anyone feeling the ups and downs, the highs and lows, the cycle of struggle and ease in relationships, work, and every area of our lives. Now, let's take a look at the lyrics of the song "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.Listen to the real song, read the lyrics, and follow the explanation with the transcript at: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/therain.htmlHappy listening!

Music, lyrics and explanation all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/soundofsilence.htmlLet's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "The Sound of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel.Lyrics Difficulty: ✦✦✦ 

Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/bohemian.htmlLet's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.Lyrics Difficulty: Hard 

Music, lyrics, and explanation all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/bohemian.htmlLet's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.

Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/blowin.htmlLet's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan.Lyrics Difficulty: Intermediate 

Music, lyrics, and free transcript all in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/everybreath.htmlDear Spotify listeners: Did you know we have playlists available? ♡ the playlist in your language. https://open.spotify.com/user/slj0nvfycbbkqlds6avj5p6tg/playlistsNow, let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Every Breath You Take" by The Police.Lyrics Difficulty: Basic Photo of Sting (The Police). Cropped to fit frame. By Raph_PH - QueenbdayRAH210418-34, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76810661

Love learning English with music? Join our Music Lovers Club today and get exclusive access to unreleased song explanations, printable PDF transcripts for new episodes, a personal song explanation of your choice or even online English lessons. Learn more at:https://www.patreon.com/explainedinenglishMusic, lyrics, and free transcript in one place: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/deathwithdignity.htmlNow, let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "Death with Dignity" by Sufjan Stevens.Lyrics Difficulty: AdvancedINTRO:(00:23) Why I chose this song; dark music; Sufjan Stevens(00:47) Introduction to "Death with Dignity"(02:12) Notes on advanced explanation; music and transcript available at https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/deathwithdignity.htmlVERSE ONE:(06:00) Spirit of my silence I can hear you but I'm afraid to be near you(07:13) And I don't know where to beginVERSE TWO:(07:45) Somewhere in the desert there's a forest and an acre before us(09:01) But I don't know where to begin(09:15) Again I've lost my strength completely. Oh be near me tired old mare with the wind in your hairVERSE THREE:(10:54) Amethyst and flowers on the table. Is it real or a fable?(12:57) Well I suppose a friend is a friend and we all know how this will endVERSE FOUR:(14:04) Chimney swift that finds me be my keeper(15:22) Silhouette of the cedar(15:58) What is that song you sing for the dead?(16:34) I see the signal searchlight strike me in the window of my room. Well I got nothin' to proveVERSE FIVE:(18:29) I forgive you mother. I can hear you and I long to be near you(19:56) But every road leads to an end(20:22) Your apparition passes through me in the willows. Five red hens -- you'll never see us againOUTRO:(22:40) Listen to the song and the rest of the album "Carrie and Lowell" at: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/deathwithdignity.html(23:17) Download nine unreleased song explanations at: https://explainedinenglish.com/#albumsPhoto of Sufjan Stevens: By Sufjan Stevens playing banjo.jpg: Joe Lencioniderivative work: Antilived - Sufjan Stevens playing banjo.jpg, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1495745

Music, meaning, and text transcript at: https://explainedinenglish.com/podcast/911.htmlSpecial links for today's episode:Easy Stories in English - A podcast by Ariel Goodbody https://easystoriesinenglish.com"The Monsters Inside Us" - Kiah voiced a character in this story!https://easystoriesinenglish.com/monstersNow, let's learn some English with music as I explain the lyrics and meaning of the song "911" by Lady Gaga.Lyrics Difficulty: AdvancedINTRODUCTION WITH ARIEL GOODBODY:(00:22) A note about today's advanced explanation(00:47) Introducing our guest interpreter Ariel Goodbody(02:12) Ariel on Lady Gaga and 911SONG EXPLANATION:(04:50) Kiah's introduction to "911"VERSE ONE:(06:02) Turnin' up emotional faders(07:47) Keep repeating self-hating phrases(08:29) I have heard enough of these voices(08:49) It's almost like I have no choice(09:09) This is biological stasis(09:59) My mood's shifting to manic places(11:05) Wish I'd laughed and kept the good friendships(11:57) Watch life, here I go againPRE-CHORUS:(12:27) I can't see my cry, can't see me cry ever again(13:24) I can't see me cry, can't see me cry, this is the endCHORUS:(13:40) My biggest enemy is me, pop a 911(14:49) Ever since day one, pop a 911 then pop another oneVERSE TWO:(15:24) Keep my dolls inside diamond boxes(16:47) Save 'em 'til I know I'm gon' drop this(17:54) Front I've built around my oasis(19:07) Paradise is in my hands(19:22) Holdin' on so tight to this status(19:56) It's not real but I'll try to grab it(20:18) Keep myself in beautiful places, paradise is in my handsSONG OUTRO:(20:43) Please patch the line, need a 911, can you please patch the line?INTERPRETATION WITH ARIEL GOODBODY:(21:39) Ariel on 911 lyrics and Chromatica album(24:14) Are we all a bit psychotic?(26:42) Music video interpretation(29:44) Easy Stories in English and "The Monsters Inside Us"