They are well known for their close vocal harmonies and were among the most popular recording artists of the 1960s; among their biggest hits, in addition to "The Sounds of Silence", were "Bridge over Troubled Water", "I Am a Rock", "Homeward Bound", "A Hazy Shade of Winter", "Mrs. Robinson", "The Boxer", "Cecilia", and "Scarborough Fair/Canticle". They have received several Grammys and are inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2007).
Their sometimes rocky relationship led to their last album, Bridge over Troubled Water, being delayed several times due to artistic disagreements and as a result the duo broke up in 1970. But Simon and Garfunkel have reunited to perform and sometimes tour together in every decade since the 1970 breakup, most famously for 1981's "The Concert in Central Park," which attracted about 500,000 people, and they have toured very successfully since then.
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Break Away
Garfunkel Art Lyrics
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Disappear into the evening sky
Oh you know I'm with you on your journey
Never could say goodbye
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Something else is on your mind
You need a little space and time
It's not the place you're going to
It's just a phase you're going through
Though I won't stop you I don't want you to
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away
Time has come for you
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away
Time has come
For you to awaken in another country
Greet the morning under foreign skies
Leaving me to face another Monday
It's not easy to get by
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Something else is on your mind
You need a little space and time
To break away
It's not the place you're going to
It's just a phase you're going through
Though I won't stop you I don't want you to
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakaway)
Time has come for you
Break away (breakaway)
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakaway)
Time has come for you
The song "Break Away" by Garfunkel Art is a heartfelt ballad about separation and the need for someone to go on their journey alone. The opening lines, "I watch the distant lights on the runway disappear into the evening sky," paint a vivid image of departure, as though the listener is watching a loved one leave on a plane. Garfunkel's lyrics acknowledge that the journey the other person is embarking on is important, and that he cannot hold them back. However, he also admits that it is not easy for him to say goodbye, as he sings "Never could say goodbye."
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "break away" several times, emphasizing the theme of separation and independence. Garfunkel suggests that the person leaving needs to "fly across your ocean," meaning they need a new perspective, a new beginning, and a new life. The lyrics also suggest that the person may be going through a difficult time, and they need "a little space and time" to break away from their current situation. While Garfunkel expresses that he won't stop the other person from leaving, he does not want them to go.
Overall, "Break Away" is a poignant song that explores themes of separation, loneliness, and the need for growth and change. Garfunkel's lyrics are powerful and emotional, and the music has a quiet, contemplative quality that perfectly complements the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I watch the distant lights on the runway
I watch as you embark on your journey, seeing the lights of the plane disappearing into the sky.
Disappear into the evening sky
Slowly fading way into the darkness of the sky.
Oh you know I'm with you on your journey
You know that even though we are physically apart, I'm with you in my heart and supporting you through it all.
Never could say goodbye
Parting ways is difficult for me, so instead of saying goodbye I prefer to offer encouragement and support.
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Your journey is not about finding the sun or any physical destination; it's about something deeper.
Something else is on your mind
You're searching for something beyond mere physical existence; some deeper insight or realization is driving you.
You need a little space and time
In order to find what you're looking for, you need time and distance to reflect and explore.
To break away
Breaking away from the familiar and comfortable surroundings is necessary to open up to new possibilities.
It's not the place you're going to
Your current location or itinerary is not the ultimate goal of your journey; it's a necessary step in your pursuit of something more.
It's just a phase you're going through
This part of your journey is temporary and will evolve into a deeper understanding of yourself and the world around you.
Though I won't stop you I don't want you to
Even though I'm not stopping you from pursuing your dreams, I'll miss you and would like you to stay close to me.
Fly across your ocean
Embrace the new experiences and take risks to explore beyond the confines of your current surroundings.
Time has come for you
The time for you to embark on this journey has arrived, and I support you fully.
For you to awaken in another country
As a result of your journey, you will awaken to new experiences and perspectives, perhaps seeing things in a new light.
Greet the morning under foreign skies
You will start your day in new surroundings, experiencing the beauty of an unfamiliar place every morning.
Leaving me to face another Monday
I'll miss you while you're away, and the mundane routine of my life will seem even more monotonous without you here.
It's not easy to get by
It's difficult for me to move on without you here, but I'll find a way to manage.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GALLAGHER, GRAHAM LYLE
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@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1976 {February 15th} "Breakaway" by Art Garfunkel peaked at #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Easy Listening chart...
"Break Away" reached #39 on Billboard's Top 100 chart...
Between 1973 and 2002 the Queens, NY native had sixteen records on the Easy Listening/Adult Contemporary chart, nine* made the Top 10 with five reaching #1, "All I Know" for four weeks in September of 1973, "I Only Have Eyes For You" for one week October of 1975, the above "My Little Town" {with Paul Simon} for one week in November of 1975, the above "Breakaway", and "Wonderful World" {with Paul Simon and James Taylor} for five weeks in February of 1978...
Besides his five #1 records, his other four Top 10 records were "I Shall Sing" {#4 in 1973}, "Second Avenue" {#6 in 1974}, "Since I Don't Have You" {#5 in 1979}, and "A Heart In New York" {#10 in 1981}...
Arthur Ira Garfunkel celebrated his 79th birthday three months ago on November 5th, 2020...
* He just missed having a tenth Top 10 record when his covered version of "So Much In Love" peaked at #11 in 1988...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Easy Listening Top 10 on February 15th, 1976:
At #2. "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon
#3. "Lonely Night (Angel Face)" by Captain & Tennille
#4. "Tracks of My Tears" by Linda Ronstadt
#5. "Take It To The Limit" by The Eagles
#6. "All By Myself" by Eric Carmen
#7. "Theme from 'S.W.A.T.'" by Rhythm Heritage
#8. "Paloma Blanca" by The George Baker Selection
#9. "Deep Purple" by Donny & Marie Osmond
#10. "Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do" by Neil Sedaka
Note: The following week Art's former partner would replace him at #1 with "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover"...
@jinglezmom
+Joe Archuleta
Artist Credit
Stephen Bishop Vocals
Jay Clayton Vocals
David Crosby Vocals
Art Garfunkel Vocals
Andrew Gold Vocals
John Jarvis Vocals
Jan Joyce Vocals
Graham Nash Vocals
Paul Simon Vocals
Toni Tennille Vocals
@idw9159
Breakaway B. Gallagher & G. Lyle
I watch the distant lights on the runway
Disappear into the evening sky
Oh you know I'm with you on your journey
Never could say goodbye
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Something else is on your mind
You need a little space and time
To break away
It's not the place you're going to
It's just a phase you're going through
Though I won't stop you I don't want you to
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away
Time has come for you
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away
Time has come
For you to awaken in another country
Greet the morning under foreign skies
Leaving me to face another Monday
It's not easy to get by
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Something else is on your mind
You need a little space and time
To break away
It's not the place you're going to
It's just a phase you're going through
Though I won't stop you I don't want you to
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakaway)
Time has come for you
Break away (breakaway)
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakaway)
Time has come for you
@tropicwave1
Break Away
Art Garfunkel
Track 3 on Breakaway
Dec. 1975
[Verse 1]
I watch the distant lights on the runway
Disappear into the evening sky
Oh, you know I'm with you on your journey
Never could say goodbye
[Pre-Chorus]
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Something else is on your mind
You need a little space and time
To break away
It's not the place you're going to
It's just a phase you're going through
Though I won't stop you, I don't want you to
[Chorus]
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away
Time has come for you
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away
Time has come
[Verse 2]
For you to awaken in another country
Greet the morning under foreign skies
Leaving me to face another Monday
It's not easy to get by
[Pre-Chorus]
It's not the sun you're trying to find
Something else is on your mind
You need a little space and time
To break away
It's not the place you're going to
It's just a phase you're going through
Though I won't stop you, I don't want you to
[Chorus]
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakin' away, break away)
Time has come for you
Break away (breakin' away, break away)
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakin' away, break away)
Time has come for you
Break away
Fly across your ocean
Break away (breakin' away, break away)
Time has come for you
@malyndacornell8166
I remember this song when I was 15 years old and sitting with my father at breakfast singing this song together. Rip dad.
@q98rt710
Great memory.
@kevinhanson6106
Your comment brought tears to my eyes; may the memory be a cherished one.
@Mike-mo7nk
You might call it fate.. I heard this song for the first time in late 2012 or early2013. I was in a long distance relationship with a girl in Chicago.. I moved to Beijing to be an English teacher. So many of these lyrics, it was like it was describing our situation. Let's just say it was a hard time in my life and this song made the challenge of a LDR much more bearable. Awesome track. Garfunkel's voice and the music/ lyrics of songwriters Gallagher and Lyle.. They all have a lot to be proud of.
@Sondog600
Another underrated, underplayed song. I remember it... so enchanting.
@jonirving5606
Right on.
@russhinkle5799
I worked for CBS RECORDS in Pitman N.J. in 1975 and Art Garfunkel signed a BREAKAWAY album for me . I have it hanging in my computer room. Great songs.
@aimeelove8548
he gets me
@rainydaze9318
This was one of my favorite songs when I was 15. Still love it decades later
@RaineyParker
cool name😃