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  • Paul simon is just one of the best. Think of the steadyness in the rock of gibraltar...thats a lot of love.

  • i ove this song and it my fav

  • Great stuff. It's been a while since I've heard this one.

  • she loves me like a rock. i am a rock. 

  • What does love like a rock even mean? I hope Paul knew what he was singing about here. I'm listening to the lyrics and I still don't get it.

  • @roosevelthighschool Are you serious.. loves me like a rock...SOLID!! NOTHING WILL BREAK HER LOVE... DUH!

  • @nancylwoz Well sorry I didn't know what the lyrics meant. My bad.

  • I would just like to dedicate this song to someone special. My mom. Thank you Mom Love you and miss you more than you know.

  • Why is it that any comment saying "I'm a kid and i like old music" is always listed under top comments?

  • Hundred mile an hour music.

  • 6 ppl weren't loved like a rock :)

  • to the mom and her son, your both very fortunate to have each other....kodos.

  • we have to do the dance to this in gym and my gym teacher when we have to walk backwards she says walk with swagger its so funny but i love this song and gym

  • Paul was backed up by a the Dixie Humming Birds.....

  • this has always been one of my favorite songs by Paul Simon

  • Paul, I'm a devilish asshole, too, but my mamma luvs me like a rock. Thanks! *hugs*

    :)

  • This was the first song my duaghter danced to before she could walk! She's now 23 and still dances to it in a slightly different style!

    RPC

  • Why cant we just go BACK to the 70

    's

  • KNICKS

  • Wow sooo tired of seeing "Im this old and i listen to good music, pat me on the back" comments everywhere. Nobody cares how old you are. Music doesn't care how old/young you are.

  • I'm a 14 year old and listen to 7o's-8o's music. I was raised with these songs. And my generations music sucks.

  • @ShayCakez your generations music does not suck just keep looking.

  • @ShayCakez

    Don't be so damn lazy.

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  • @ShayCakez I am 18, same sentiments! This is when people actually needed to have talent to be someone in this business 60's R&B was the same.

  • i wanna make love to a rock

  • Some of you out there have prurient, dirty minds, that can ruin your appreciation of art. (To insaninater: "Me & Julio down by the Schoolyard" is NOT about Gay sex! If you've ever been a boy, or knows one, who ever had a best friend, then you might understand that song. Get your mind out of the gutter - Paul Simon is an artist!

  • Im a constipated man

  • paul simon singing about resisting temptation?, just seems weird because over in one of his other songs he sings about either smoking pot or having gay sex in a schoolyard

  • Can't relate to this song, my mom?

    She married a child molester / drug addict / theif / violent criminal he stole my playstation bought crack with it got high in the bathroom then came into my room wearing a speedo and tried to seduce / rape me.

    I got kicked out of my mother's house that night, he wen't crying to her because after that I cornered him with a knife and shaved some of his beard / skin off whispering sweet curses in his ear.

    Fuck you Mom have fun getting whored for crack money.

  • devil called said bad thought crossed my mind. voodoo nov4 just a constipated boy. she rocked me like a boy in a bubble /watch?v=0U6v1PZkX6g perfection and no no no impurity just love the minute the o mofo presidention podium oh no you diint and thats when i knew that the states weren't united again i say we throw straps around every level of hemisphere and label them just to hold us on or off this riddi rockmon
  • One thing to say to that first commenter "Amen brother"

  • this should have more views ;(

  • Great story (suamigadelsoi). I lost my mother about 3 years ago. Still miss her strongly.Treasure your memories & give your flowers while folx are still alive to smell 'em. This song reminds me of Sunday mornings with my Mom getting us ready for church. Hated it then (what kid wants to gt up early on Sunday or go to church), but I treasure those memories now. Thanx 4 posting.

  • I have loved this song since I frist heard it back when it came out in the seventies. IT ROCKS ME :):) ItS AWESome

  • Golly this is great.

  • same awesome song, awesome singer and same awesome MUSIC

  • W-5 & O-4

  • GREAT

  • 4 people probably dont get on with there mothers.

  • the biblical Simon was renamed Peter, which means "rock", from Latin "petrus".

    Paul was also a biblical figure.

    there are no coincidences here

  • Now that I have two grown children of my own, I really "get" this song. I love them both without reservation!

  • GOT to love this song!!! Been listening to it for decades and it never gets old....

  • My son got married 1 yr ago. At the reception the bride danced with her dad. All of a sudden before 300 people, my son came up to me, asked me to dance. This took me by surprise. We moved to the front and before all present, this song She Loves Me Like a Rock began. My son had chosen this song to dance with me at his wedding. He knows how much I love him, how we've both been there for each other, through good and hard times. May he always know of my deep love. His name is Parker.

  • @suamigadelsol how sweet of your son.that shows he loves his mamma

  • @suamigadelsol As a wedding minister, I told my son when gets married I want to dance with him to this song. I'm glad your son loves you so much that he showed everyone with this song.

  • are you jokeing keleic the muppet show was shorter bye a few seconeds

  • honestly i like the version he sang in the muppet show better. this sounds good but when he sang this song in the muppet show, it was much more upbeat and electric guitar.

  • This song also reminds me of when I was little... I had a mother, but I longed to be loved like a rock, by her.....

  • he had a hell of a year when he released this album...so may hits

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  • I agree with some of the other comments here, this song reminds me of my childhood and my mama!!! Brings me happiness just to hear and sing this song.

  • I remember when my son was a little boy, he used to sing this all the time...wish I could turn back the time :)

  • Tis song always brings rears to my eyes and makes my lower lip quiver. I'm not a man, but my mom loves me. I am now 54 years old and have children and grandchildren. I love each and everyone of them like a rock.. I can't cou nt how many times I got down on my knees and hugged each and everyone of them! I can only hope that one day they will appreciate this song.

  • 2 trolls sure showed their stupidity, voting this one down

  • ms. j bishop- i love you endlessly. in biology, in spirit, and in metaphor; you are my rock.

  • damn fine song indeed. I'm always moved to my soul when this one comes on. Thanks Paul!

  • When this song came out, people were wondering if the last verse "If I was the President..." was Paul's commentary about Watergate, but Paul said that while he did have Nixon in mind, he wrote the song before the break-in.

  • I love his music but I hav never understood what " Love me like a rock" means.

    any ideas

  • @fruntbach I'm thinking since a rock is solid it references 'solid love'. In other words, unwavering love or unconditional love.

  • @tomcwa So much this!!! You nailed it (imo)

  • @fruntbach I believe tomcwa is correct in his reference to unconditional love, but the direct answer to your question is in the song itself. The speaker's mother's love is so strong she "rocks me like the Rock of Ages." Of course, Rock of Ages is how a traditional hymn refers to Jesus Christ. Comparing his "mama's" love to Jesus' love -- which is the ultimate -- is in keeping with the song's imitation of a gospel tune, and the inclusion of the Dixie Hummingbirds as background singers.

  • Paul simon is great

  • My mom also loves this song

  • this little unassuming ditty just gets my adrenaline flowing to the max! i love this artist and needless to say THIS SONG

  • 2:16 and 2:36 Is that Paul doing the falsetto there? Anyone know?

  • @anulhyf34 yes it is lol pre epic eh XD i know cuz im a tennor and thats what my falsetto sounds like

  • @anulhyf34 My guess is--yes.

  • Love you Paul!!

  • I wish President Obama would listen to this song and act accordingly. "....I've got the Presidential seal, I'm up on the Presidential podium....."

  • great song,great vocals

  • Pretentious song to no end, but I love it.

  • @NYerintransit I don't think "pretentious" means what you think it means.

  • @BigMikeMcBastard My spelling was correct.

  • @NYerintransit I wasn't doubting your spelling, I was doubting your understanding of the word's meaning. Someone calling this song by this musician "pretentious" seems awfully silly. This isn't Kanye West, this is Paul Simon.

  • @BigMikeMcBastard "This isn't Kanye West, this is Paul Simon." What's that supposed to mean? That someone gets a free pass because of which generation they're from? In any case, I've said that I still love this song, so I don't know what we're arguing about.

  • My mother loves me like rock!

  • love this song!

  • Zathura.

  • @pinkemerald this song reminds me of my dad.... when my dad left my mom..... this is the 1st song i heard when that happened...... im still upset about it...... almost everything in this song reminds meh of him..... i was 9 years then and now im 14 going onto 15..... i miss my dad....

  • I'm a consummated man (grown to be a ma-a-a-n)

    I can snatch a little purity (oooh)

  • Like if "Winning Time" documentary sent you here

    

  • BACKGROUND THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS,GREAT GOSPEL GROUP.

  • I remember this song from that one movie Zathura

  • @jacarandas98100

    me too

  • This song came on while i was driving home after work.. All i could do was start bouncing and swaying side to side, singing as loud as i could :D

    All the other drivers might appreciate if Paul Simon doesn't come on the radio anymore. But who would want that? Now, "Who do, who do you think your foolin' ?" :)

  • My Westie dances to this song. It's hilarious!

  • she love me love me love me love me...my mama loves me she loves me...she get down on her knees an hug me and she loves me like a rock...great thing is even the kids a little punk to the rest of the world mama would still love like a rock. <3

  • never use consecrated in a song, it rhymes to much

  • Paul Simon is one of the most underated, unrecognized artists of all time.(blows my mind that this only has 126k views)

    The man is sheer genius. This is one of those ageless songs that's relevant to everyone. It was great when it first came out, it's great today, and it will still be great, forever. I never get tired of hearing it. Think I'll give it another listen....

  • @kree1964 I agree with you that he is a sheer genius. But why is he underrated ??? I think he's seen as such

  • @kree1964

    Now it has 209k views.

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  • One of the greats.

  • Paul hit #2 in Billboard, 10-6-73. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx! Shalom, Paul!

  • I would also like to dedicate this to my son whom I love like a rock <3

  • My daughter has used this as her "hymn" for me for YEARS!

    And today she put it up on my FB for a Happy Mothers' Day wish for me.

    "...my daughter loves me...she loves me..."

  • I think of all songs ever written this one touches more souls than any other. I play this song several times a week harmonizing (in my opinion) in baritone, to the backup vocals. The whole time my head filled my favorite moments with my Mom. For people not as blessed to have those memories, instead of listening to this with a heavy heart , be inspired to be "the rock" in the lives of the people you love. This may mean starting with yourself. Happy Mother's to all moms. Love ya like a rock Mom

  • he is the only one i love too hear him sing this song @ no other thank you 4 posting 

  • As a child, you learn true unconditional love from your Mother first. Her love is the rock and foundation on which you will build your character and ability to love others. She meets you where you are, comes down to your level and loves you, hugs you and lets you know with a kiss you are worthy. Who else can better prepare you to understand Gods great love for you, than your Mother?

  • man i can't wait to see him at Glastonbury 2011 i'm so gonna sing this song so LOUD

  • man i can't wait to see him at Glastonbury 2011 i'm so gonna sing this song so LOUD

  • send good thoughts my way. My church choir is singing this for Mothers Day this sunay, and we just started working on it yesterday. Thankfully I can listen to it on line here, and try to get my part as well as i can.

  • I want to dedicate this song to my son who I love like a rock

  • I grew up without a mother, 'who loved me like a rock.' But as I grew and life has gone on since, I have learned to love other people like a rock; brothers, sisters, and children.

  • @OneEyedKeys Therefore, my friend, you have learned the pathway to happiness.

  • @OneEyedKeys Sad for you. I had a mum who didn't show she loved by kissing, hugging or letting me sit on her knee but I knew she loved me by the things she did for me. She was not shown love as a youngster, the very opposite so never learnt TILL I gave her grandchildren. Then she grew into someone I had never seen before. Could not keep her hands off my children, told them she loved them, kissed them constantly and was the best gran. I loved watching her blossom. RIP darling mum, I love you.

  • @OneEyedKeys same here...bless you.

  • zathura 8-)

  • None better...ever. The best, and it has stood the test of time. Love ya, Paul.

  • like if you found this song before zathura lol

    

  • I love it. And I love all my children the same way. Like a rock.

  • you rock always

  • My son is away at college. I posted this to his facebook page...don't think he even opened it.

  • @Jules91961 -Yes, we love them like a Rock, even when they throw stones, or don't even bother to open mail, return calls, etc...this reply will probably drive young people crazy like it would've done me when both this song and I were young. And I'm not a Jewish mother, but I sure do understand the stereotype now ("My son, the Ph.D. mathematics student, who can't pick up the phone and call his mother").

  • @Mingowildcat To your son. Hey! Call your mother... :D

  • I stand free, as a man...much love, to those of truth, in these hard times...I won't sell out, if you don't ...erick

  • In his earlier song "I Am a Rock" he used the rock concept to symbolize isolation-but when he says his mama LOVES him like a rock he doesn't seem isolated at all.

  • this one will have people singing along in the car forever - great song!

  • just heard this on 40 days & 40 nights

  • Oh, God... i love this song! This song was the adhesive that helped me and my Mother bond on a different, if not higher, level

  • Love it :)

  • love paul simon and im 10.

  • . . . why do I keep twisting the volume knob as the song plays?!

    Whatta great song!

  • ain't no rap music will ever top this stuff. those morons think they have the world by the balls but they don't have any idea what real music is. all they can do is flap their lips and mumble a bunch of trash. im so glad rap is dying. it will teach those losers not to fuck around...

  • @daddyishot2 Hey man, why the hate? It's true that good rap music is difficult to find but that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. And if you don't like the genre, that doesn't give you the right to piss all over it, just don't listen to it. Personally, I think Paul Simon was a genius, and we both know that what he does will never die. I guess I just don't understand why different genres of music can't coexist peacefully.

  • @gdoss108 , i piss all over rap music because there isn't any good rap that you can call music period. all those losers do is flap their fat lips and mumble a bunch of trash to brain wash the younger generation into believing something that should have never been allowed to be wasted on time recording in a studio.

  • @daddyishot2 fat lips? racial comment? Anyways, there is clearly no reasoning with people like you. Bye now.

  • @daddyishot2 just like heavy metal, right?

  • Sounds almost rockabilly or something????

  • Man,this song has a killer beat.Great bass.

  • This song reminds me of my mom; it was one of her favorite songs. She used to rock me on her lap in rhythm to this song while kissing me on the nose. My mom passed at the age of 45, when I was only 10 years old. Even though she rocked me years ago, I will never forget how beautiful she looked when she held me : ) I really miss my mother.

  • @pinkemerald1970 Great post, sorry about your mom's passing.

  • @51Colombiano Thank you so much. I really appreciate it .

  • @pinkemerald1970 wow, that was so sad...touched my heart :( sorry to hear about your mum, hope this and other paul simon songs bring a smile to your face :) bless you xx

  • @pinkemerald1970 "this song reminds me of my mom"..... very original.

  • @pinkemerald1970 Wow....that's sad but lovely, too.

  • @pinkemerald1970 LOLLL!!!

  • @pinkemerald1970 lkkl

    

  • Reminds me of the mother I wish I'd had. Love this song

  • One of the greatest from Paul! Which is hard to say, 'cause everything he did was phenomenal. I've got this cranked up, and I'm dancing around like a bear! I love this song like a rock!

  • i will destroy the person who first dislikes this song.

  • @lakersalltheway111 broplem?

  • @lakersalltheway111 whoops there is one now :) i'll back you up in court!

  • My mom is a geologist, meaning she studies rocks....my brother and I would blast this song when my mom was in the car and laugh because if Mom loved us like a rock (and she did, and still does) (I think) (kidding! of course she does!) then we had to be really special ^_^ good times

  • Reminds me of driving around in my ole Chevy. Good Lord thoses were the days

    Likes Paul

  • Awsome song!! Im doing a project in languge arts where we have to pick a song and write a essay on what the lyrics in the song are telling you like " love me as a rock" and i picked this song!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

  • I always loved this song. When my younger brother was 4 and I was playing this record, he turned and asked me if this song was about him. LoL, I just yes it was! A very good memory.

  • The Genius that is Paul Simon...

  • Haha same here... Tippin, gliding and swinging. Lovely sound. You just have to dance... Right?!

  • Fantastic!

  • Zathura!

  • When I was maybe 12(if not younger?),I was hearing this for the 1st time,i was thinking:Hey(self),this singerguy's voice sounds somewhat familiar to me.And,yes,of course,he was the well,we 40sters(like me)and maybe30sters know the2combined last names of a certain folk group.And was that a gospel group on backup vocals?

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  • Just heard this song, and I love it!!! you don't hear music like this much anymore!

  • boy they just dont make music like this anymore,Paul Simon sang from his heart and soul.i can remember as a child,being so in love with Paul Simon,and Art Garfunkal music.

  • @sticky0420

    how appropriate.

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  • Paul hit #1 AC, and #2 pop in Billboard. God bless!

  • This song is about cocaine.

  • @TheSkuLLcomedyShow You are obviously not a mom and possibly no one loved you like a rock. So you have cocaine, a poor substitute.

  • @mbboco...Yes well i wouldn't mind being a mother but something keeps getting in the way & i'm pretty sure it's my extremely large penis. Also, i have no idea...i've never done cocaine but i bet there's nothing "poor" about that habit. Finally i can't imagine why anyone would love me considering I HATE HUMANITY. Love my comments or hate them...at least you felt something.

  • @TheSkuLLcomedyShow  ...I Love you!!!! S2