I Am a Rock Simon & Garfunkel
"I Am a Rock" by Simon & Garfunkel, released in 1966, is a #FolkRock song that explores themes of isolation, emotional detachment, and the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics convey the narrator's decision to shut himself off from the world to avoid heartache, portraying a deep sense of loneliness. Musically, the song features a haunting melody and intricate harmonies, enhancing its introspective mood. Its cultural impact lies in its reflection of the 1960s counterculture, resonating with those grappling with emotional vulnerability and societal disconnection.
[Verse 1]
A 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
[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island
[Verse 2]
I’ve built walls
A fortress, steep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain
[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island
[Verse 3]
Don’t talk of love
Well, I’ve heard the word 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
A 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
[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island
[Verse 2]
I’ve built walls
A fortress, steep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain
[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island
[Verse 3]
Don’t talk of love
Well, I’ve heard the word 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
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