Bridge Over Troubled Water
T Graham Brown Lyrics
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Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I′ll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
If you need a friend
I′m sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
This song is a message of comfort and support to someone who is struggling with life’s challenges. The lyrics express the desire to be there for someone who is in need, as a reliable support system. Throughout the song, the person singing assures the one in need that they can count on him/her, that they will be there to dry their tears, comfort them, and ease their mind, just like a bridge over troubled water.
The first stanza establishes the mood of the song with the words "weary" and "feeling small" which indicate someone feeling defeated and weary. The second stanza lets the listener know that they are not alone in the struggle and that the singer will be there to lay down his life as a bridge over the troubled water which symbolizes the difficulties that the person may be facing. The third stanza is a promise of undying support, even when things get harder, the singer assures the listener that he will always be there to take their part and make sure they are strong.
The song then moves into a beautiful metaphor of sailing, which speaks of the hope that brighter days are coming. The line, "Sail on, silver girl," as a reference to a woman, is a poetic touch that speaks to anyone of any gender who is facing hardship. The song ends with the repeated message that the singer will always be there as a bridge over troubled water, easing the mind of whoever needs his/her support.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're weary
When you are tired or fatigued
Feeling small
Feeling insignificant or unimportant
When tears are in your eyes
When you are crying or emotional
I will dry them all
I will help you stop crying
I'm on your side
I support you and your cause
When times get rough
When things get difficult
And friends just can′t be found
When you can't find anyone to help you
Like a bridge over troubled water
A metaphorical reference to help you cross over difficult times
I will lay me down
I will be there to help you, no matter how hard it is
When you're down and out
When you are feeling sad or hopeless
When you're on the street
When you are homeless or without a home
When evening falls so hard
When it is hard for you to cope with the day's end
I will comfort you
I will stand by your side to console you
I′ll take your part
I will be there to support you and defend you
When darkness comes
When difficult or painful times come
And pain is all around
When everything seems to be going wrong
I will ease your mind
I will help you relax and feel better
Sail on Silver Girl,
Encouragement to continue moving forward even in tough times
Sail on by
Keep going and don't give up
Your time has come to shine
A message of hope for better days ahead
All your dreams are on their way
Your aspirations and goals will be realized soon
See how they shine
Be proud of your accomplishments, and celebrate them
If you need a friend
If you need someone to confide in and support you
I′m sailing right behind
I'm here to support and help you along the way
Like a bridge over troubled water
A metaphorical reference to help you cross over difficult times
I will ease your mind
I will help you relax and feel better
Writer(s): Paul Simon
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marionkyman
January 24, 2001 I went to a bachelor party for a good friend. About an hour or so into it I was as incredibly bored, so I left. I decided on my way home that I was done with Drinking. When I laid down to go to bed I said what was at that time the longest most heartfelt prayer I had ever said, asking God to take my want/need for alcohol AWAY. I didn't want it anymore. The word AMEN had barely left my mouth when Wine Into Water came on the radio. I listened to every word and cried like a baby. I took hearing this song at that moment as God's way of telling me he had heard my prayer and it would be answered. It was. This past January I celebrated 21 beautiful years SOBER. To this day I cry like a baby when I hear this song, but they're tears of thankfulness now. This past September I got to see him perform. I cried BIG tears hearing him sing it in person right in front of me. After the show I was blessed with getting to talk to him, share his hand and thank him for this song, sharing my story with him. It was something I will not forget.
@jeffreydelauney7735
Amen !!! IT IS SO INCREDIBLE TO BE TOUCHED BY GODS AND OUR SAVIOR JESUS S HEALINGS !!! I just shared my own personal testimony, we are Very Similar with our Prayer Request and HIS Healings From These Prayers!!! I'm even sober for 20 Years and for the rest of my life !!! GOD BLESS a d Continue to be With You
@wambathewisefool2893
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@Tommyp65
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@thomasvanderhoof1895
Congratulations on your sobriety. This past April I had 25 years. I was driving to work one Sunday morning and Wine into Water came on the radio I to cried and could relate to this song. I was 2 years sober at the time. When I get down or feel frustrated I listen to this song to pull myself out of it.
@marionkyman
@@thomasvanderhoof1895 That's so awesome. Congratulations and thank you. God is so good!
@francisowen9388
I’ve just come back from a convention in Birmingham England this song was sung by 500 sober alcoholics the miracle is possible
@Viper316RKO1
I cannot listen to this song and most especially this raw performance without tears running down my face. I'm just over 500 days clean and sober. Life is more precious to me now. God bless all of you, especially those struggling with getting clean and sober. One day at a time. You are not alone.
@melodyloeffel9883
Wow I thank you for your prayers . Same back to you. And my Uncle Willie's didn't make it out but I know he is my angel above. RIP. Willie Rushing. 03-05-1945. Till 01-25-2023.
@stunroch
God bless you man.. I also love this great song.. God can do changes in all of us.. Amen