"The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" is a song by folk rock duo S… Read Full Bio ↴"The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" is a song by folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, written by Paul Simon and included on their 1966 album Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. Its name is based on the 59th Street Bridge (also known as Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge), which is a bridge in New York City that was completed in 1909. The studio version features Dave Brubeck Quartet members Joe Morello (drums) and Eugene Wright (double bass). On his farewell tour, Simon "penalized" himself for wrongly performing the lyrics to another song by singing this song, which he confesses to hating.

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Simon & Garfunkel Lyrics

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Slow down, you move too fast
You got to make the morning last
Just kicking down the cobblestones
Looking for fun and feeling groovy
Ba da da da da da da, feeling groovy

Hello lamppost, what'cha knowing
I've come to watch your flowers growin'

Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?
Doo-it in doo doo, feeling groovy
Ba da da da da da da, feeling groovy

I got no deeds to do
No promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep

Let the morning time drop all its petals on me
Life I love you, all is groovy

Overall Meaning

The 59th St Bridge Song by Simon & Garfunkel is an upbeat and joyous tune that encourages listeners to slow down and appreciate the small things in life. The song begins with the lyrics “Slow down, you move too fast / You gotta make the morning last”. These lyrics suggest that we should take our time and enjoy the present rather than rushing through life. The song’s melody is light and bouncy, creating a sense of playfulness and carefree joy.

The second verse of the song continues this theme of appreciating the simple things in life. The lyrics “Hello lamppost, what’cha knowing / I’ve come to watch your flowers growin’” suggest a deep connection to nature and a desire to find beauty in unexpected places. The song encourages listeners to slow down and take notice of the world around them, admiring the beauty that can be found in small things like flowers and lampposts.

Line by Line Meaning

Slow down, you move too fast
Take a break, life moves too quickly

You got to make the morning last
Enjoy the simple things in life

Just kicking down the cobblestones
Strolling casually without a care in the world

Looking for fun and feeling groovy
Trying to have a good time, enjoying the present

Ba da da da da da da, feeling groovy
Life is good and everything is going well

Hello lamppost, what'cha knowing
Engaging with the environment and taking notice of surroundings

I've come to watch your flowers growin'
Taking delight in the small things in life

Ain't cha got no rhymes for me?
Asking the lamppost if it has any humorous quips

Doo-it in doo doo, feeling groovy
The positive outlook on life remains unchanged

I got no deeds to do
No specific work or agenda to complete

No promises to keep
No commitments to fulfill