A Different Kind Of Love
Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics


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Once you were just a friend of a friend at the bar
I didn't see you as my type at all
But I was stranded with no ride home
So, we drove the beach road in your car

You're the melody I never had to write down
You're the fantasy I forgot to forget
You're the magician who sings the sun down
Your face in silhouette

Meeting you at midnight
And moving to a moan
Motions giving moonlight meaning
I've never known this kind of love
This kind of love

You're the water I never dared to jump into
You're the place my body belongs
You're the radio I tune into
Plays my favorite songs

The tide is rolling sideways
A jealous sky above
Motions giving moonlight meaning
I've never known this kind of love
This kind of love, this kind of love

Meeting you at midnight
A jealous moon above
Motions giving moonlight meaning
I've never known this kind of love
This kind of love




This kind of love
This kind of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Simon & Garfunkel's 'A Different Kind of Love' describe the unexpected and intense feelings that arise when meeting someone new. Initially, the singer did not see the person they are singing to as someone they would be attracted to, but circumstances brought them together, and they ended up driving along the beach road. The person has since become the melody the singer never had to write down - a fundamental part of their life that seemed to come effortlessly. They are the fantasy the singer forgot to forget, indicating a deep longing and desire that had been buried or ignored. The description of the person as a magician who sings the sun down suggests that they have an irresistible power, able to make the world stop and be eclipsed by their presence.


Meeting at midnight and moving to a moan indicates a physical intimacy that is both intense and pleasurable, with the motions giving moonlight meaning. The singer has never experienced this type of love before - it's new and different, which is reflected in the song's title. The person is likened to water that the singer never dared to jump into, indicating that the relationship is far outside of their comfort zone but feels natural and right. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer has never known this type of love before, underscoring the transformative and life-changing nature of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Once you were just a friend of a friend at the bar
At one point, I only knew you through someone else and we met at a bar.


I didn't see you as my type at all
Initially, I didn't think we would be a good match or have any attraction to each other.


But I was stranded with no ride home
Despite my initial feelings, I had to rely on you to get home as I had no other way of getting there.


So, we drove the beach road in your car
You took me home and we took a scenic route along the beach while driving.


You're the melody I never had to write down
You complete me and make everything feel harmonious without me having to put any effort into it.


You're the fantasy I forgot to forget
I had a dream of being with someone like you and thought it was impossible, but you became a reality.


You're the magician who sings the sun down
You have the ability to enchant and delight me in a way that even nature's beauty pales in comparison.


Your face in silhouette
Even in the dark, you still look beautiful and captivate me with your presence.


Meeting you at midnight
We often meet up at night, maybe it's because it's when we both have the most free time.


And moving to a moan
When we're together, we make passionate sounds that show how much we enjoy each other's company.


Motions giving moonlight meaning
Our movements and emotions give an added depth and meaning to the night sky's natural beauty.


I've never known this kind of love
This love is completely new and different to me, and I've never felt this way towards anyone else.


You're the water I never dared to jump into
You represent things that I once considered impossible or too risky - yet I can't help but take the plunge now.


You're the place my body belongs
Being with you feels so natural and right, as if we were always meant to be together.


You're the radio I tune into
You have become a constant and important part of my life that I cannot do without.


Plays my favorite songs
You always bring me happiness and play a significant role in my everyday life.


The tide is rolling sideways
The sea is moving in a unique and unexpected way - similarly, our love may not follow a conventional path either.


A jealous sky above
Even the sky above us seems to be envious of the love we share and the connection we have.


This kind of love
The kind of love I share with you is unlike anything I've experienced before and is truly special.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER R CALO, CARLY SIMON, JIMMY L. WEBB

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