The Boxer

Simon and Garfunkel, the concert in Central Park (17)

Lyrics

; I am just a poor boy and my storys seldom told
Ive squandered my resistance for a pocketful of mumbles, such are promises
All lies and jest, still the man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest, hmmmm

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, runnin scared
Laying low, seeking out the poorer quarters, where the ragged people go
Looking for the places only they would know

Li la li...

Asking only workmans wages, I come lookin for a job, but I get no offers
Just a comeon from the whores on 7th avenue
I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there

Now the years are rolling by me, they are rockin even me
I am older than I once was, and younger than Ill be, thats not unusual
No it isnt strange, after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same
After changes we are more or less the same

Li la li...

And Im laying out my winter clothes, wishing I was gone, goin home
Where the new york city winters arent bleedin me, leadin me to go 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
til he cried out in his anger and his shame
I am leaving, I am leaving, but the fighter still remains
Yes he still remains

Li la li...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Boxer
• Paul
• Simon
• Art
• Garfunkel
• concert
• Central
• Park
• music
• artist

[willmercury]

Re: the glitch-- Art sang the verse according to the original version, Paul's timing was off; or, they rehearsed a new arrangement and Art stepped in too soon... At any rate, who cares? These moments personalize the music and the performers. Everyone is so critical, like dutiful consumers, and ready to complain if something isn't perfect. Music is neither a competition nor a product-- it's a living and spontaneous process. If you want to keep score, watch sports.

[lookfar111]

I sometimes wonder if, on occasion, the likes of Brittany Spears, Justin Bieber, et al, watch artists like S&G, Jim Croce, John Denver, Joni Mitchell, etc. and understand just how "out of their league" they really are.

[goldenlionjp]

after changes we are almost the same......

[XYARCH5821]

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[tramsay1027]

I love the version with the extra lyrics.

[mystro810]

I miss music...

[faaronshreman]

@blondie1238 He is extremely cute. They both are/were. We were all cute in those days. It's great to have these videos to remind us.

[daddyz59]

an amazing song done by an amazing duet,simon and garfunkel rock

[nicolasdumesnil]

A legendary duo. One can barely aspire to reach a tenth of that level. This show is LEGEND. If you have time, check the cover of The Boxer on my channel.

[ryguy2]

Song is amazing. It gives me chills... every single lyric is brilliant. Easily one of the best live performances I've ever seen. The whole concert in central park is great, but this particular song is just off the charts. 3000x better than the original. I wish that I could have grown up in this era. You can tell the music and the people enjoying it actually mean something to Art and Paul. These days, people will be quick to sell out for a quick buck. Fuck that.

[kdw456]

americana captured in 6 minutes perfectly,,