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Artist/Band:
Simon And Garfunkel
Lyrics for Song: The Boxer Extended
Lyrics for Album: The Concert In Central Park [1982]
I am just a poor boy
Though my story's seldom told
I have squandered my resistance
For a pocketful of mumbles
Such are promises
All lies and jests
Still a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest
When I left my home and my family
I was no more than a boy
In the company of strangers
In the quiet of the railway station
Running scared
Laying low, seeking out the poorer quarters
Where the ragged people go
Looking for the places only they would know
Lie la lie...
Asking only workman's wages
I come looking for a job
But I get no offers
Just a come-on from the whores on Seventh Avenue
I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there
Lie la lie...
Now the years are rolling by me
They are rockin' evenly
I am older than I once was
And younger than I'll be, that's not unusual
No it isn't strange
After changes upon changes
We are more or less the same
After changes we are more or less the same
Lie la lie...
Then I'm laying out my winter clothes
And wishing I was gone
Going home
Where the New York City winters aren't bleeding me,
Leading me, going home.
In the clearing stands a boxer
And a fighter by his trade
And he carries the reminders
Of every glove that laid him down
Or cut him till he cried out
In his anger and his shame
"I am leaving, I am leaving"
But the fighter still remains
Lie la lie...
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The Boxer Extended
Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer Extended" serves as a dynamic reimagining of their classic 1968 hit, originally featured on "The Concert in Central Park" (1982). This recording expands the iconic narrative of a boxer's rise and fall into a fuller musical experience, showcasing the duo's signature interplay between Paul Simon's melodic sensibility and Art Garfunkel's lyrical delivery. While the original composition remains a cornerstone of their discography, this extended version highlights the versatility of their songwriting and the enduring power of their collaborative style. It stands as a testament to their ability to reinterpret material across different eras, maintaining the emotional core of the story while offering a fresh auditory perspective for listeners familiar with the original track. |
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| Album Lyrics: The Concert In Central Park [1982] |
Simon And Garfunkel
"The Concert In Central Park [1982]"
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