"Hearing to rebuttal, not hearing to learn." Dude, that is one of the best ways I've ever heard to describe that iconic line. Love it.

Wow what a great reaction. That's what I love about this song is that still inspires profound thinking even today. I think this came out in the late 1960s. Wow. An awful lot of wisdom packed into the things you had to say at the end, and really all the way through. Very thoughtful and insightful.

Crazy how hearing this like fifty years later, nothing has changed. You really get it.

I'm always glad when I find a reactor who really gets it. You're wise beyond your years. Don't ever lose that. Please keep enjoying the music that I grew up listening to and apparently took for granted. I had no idea that music would change this much. I'm so glad that young people are still enjoying it for what it is.

I enjoyed your thoughtful reaction. Obviously, they wrote this in the late 1960's, so they were referring to different events and symbols. But the meaning remains and you did a great job interpreting this from a modern-day perspective.

I'm 70 and heard this when it was released. It gladdens my heart to see someone as young as yourself react so positively. Paul Simon is a genius poet/songwriter and his collaboration with Art Garfunkel was sublime. American Tune, you must listen to that and consider how many years ago Paul Simon was writing these words.

Spot on reaction. We're more isolated than ever, with all the technology. And,we tune each other out, and live in an "echo chamber" that supports their point of view.

Communication is what the song is about. Brilliant analysis!

I LOVE new generations capturing the essence of music from us older ones - Simon and Garfunkel are icons !! ‘The Boxer’... ‘Mrs. Robinson’.. ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ - you did that one.. THE BEST!! I love them!!! ❤🎉

When this song was written the dominant way to light up a sign was using neon gas inside. So he was literally referencing all the neon signs everywhere, dominating the buildings downtown.

Great reaction again.. Yo..little brother...wish you were there with us in 60's + 79's..love your mind... I'm 68 ..and this song is badass..

You should react to Simon & Garfunkel Live at Central Park New York concert in front of over a half-million people and actually hear the passion in the voices and the crowds cheering

I love you. I love watching the joy you find in music. I'm 70 years old and I love watching you loving and respecting the great music of my generation. Thank you.

Very insightful reaction for an old song. Thanks for this reaction to a classic that has stood the test of time.

Why does this song always make me cry. You did a great job; you are correct that nothing has changed.

again, you on fire today

Probably the one song. You are brilliant. Thank you, sir.

This was the most honest reaction and interpretation I've ever heard for this song. Relating it to today's society and the issues we face speaks volumes, and makes me appreciate this song and its meaning even more. Thank you for speaking the truth, Sir!!

You immediately picked up the meaning 100% and translated it into the modern equivalent! Well done! I'm not sure if I could have done the same if I hadn' t been hearing this song since I was a toddler in the 80's.

I almost felt like this song wad a warning ... in its sweet soft tones .... I think the cover disturbed did recently on it was the final warning ... a perfect progression of the message of this song .... I would Def check out the disturbed version to see the contrast ...

I remember being devastated when they split up. They're music was so touching. When they got back together for a concert in central park. There were millions of people there. Plus the millions that watched it. I think it was on NBC. Not sure tho.

Great insights once again

Great reaction and your words ring true. Of course, this was written long before computers.

Just FYI, this is the all-acoustic version from their first album, "Wednesday Morning 3 AM". The version that went to #1 and became legendary is the electrified version that Roy Hallee did in the studio -- same matchless harmonies, but a more edgy and bluesy instrumental backing. I bet you'd love that one even more. It's on their second album, Sounds of Silence.

you are a breathe of fresh air

I loved your commentary on how the song still resonates today with regards to social media and how folks don’t really listen and understand!! Very insightful!! Best wishes to you and your family!

Yes! I’m seeing Skeez really able to get into, to comprehend the meaning of these songs. That’s a gift not too many have!

I had a wonderful high school English teacher in the late 60s. She brought the album this song was on to class, played it for us, and asked us our thoughts. One of a few special high school moments I still remember. Thank you for reacting to this S&G song.

"Getting comfortable being uncomfortable is how you grow. Facts!" -Ok Sceez

Hey Skeez, since you love Simon & Garfunkel, I've got another group for you to check out. "Crosby, Stills, & Nash - Suite Judy Blue Eyes" These guys had some of the most iconic harmonies that you will ever hear. This is a folk rock 'supergroup" made up of singer-songwriters David Crosby, Steven Stills, and English singer-songwriter Graham Nash. All three born out of well-known groups that placed a premium on harmony, they each boasted impressive individual credentials before they joined forces. Crosby was with a the band the "Byrds" and Stills was a mainstay of the band "Buffalo Springs" and Nash was with the band the "Hollies". But, in 1969 they began their musical career with the debut album "Crosby, Stills, & Nash" This group has a massive collection and would be another fun rabbit hole. lovely reaction thanks for sharing

Wow! This was one of the best if not the best reaction I've seen. You're very insightful for sure and obviously an intelligent gentlemen. Keep up the great work.

Great reaction and analysis! You were laying down some major FACTS!! 🤘Rock On!🤘 Kelly

This song was released in 1965, some 58 years ago when Tik-Tok Twitter Texting couldn't even be imagined by anyone at the time. Doesn't mean your overall analysis isn't legit. 'People hearing without listening' is as true today as it was back then. True art, poetry, knows no time or generation. The power and beauty of these words still resonate. The line that gets every time is... ".. and the sign said the words of the prophets are written on the subway walls, and tenement halls" chills.

I really thought more about the words of the song, than I had done before.

Sceez brilliant and true observations

You’re a wise young man

Such a thoughtful reaction; I really appreciate how you interpret songs. Thank you!

I'm new to this channel. You're one of the few reactors who actually have insight and make the effort to scratch below the surface. I love it❤👍

I hear you and I love your reaction and thoughts

Beautiful insight. I love your reaction! We have become generations of domesticated comfort junkies. Keep saying your truth. I'm a fan.

You need to watch 1968's The Graduate. It has Sound of Silence as the Title theme. And that guy picking up his luggage at the air[prt? That's the first time we noticed Dustin Hoffman.

Great reaction. This song has resonated through the decades. It was redone by Disturbed and Pentatonix. They have great renditions. Give them a listen.

Very insightful reaction, excellent

Great, thoughtful reaction! You have an insightful mind, don't ever lose it. I just love simon and Garfunkel too. You must like lyrics as I do.

Your analysis is spot on. After all of these decades, this song is even more true now than it was then. I am just so sorry our generation didn't do enough to build a better world for your generation. We failed you miserably and even worse, we knew and know better.

Hi. Love your reactions, fun, but also you are very good at interpreting the lyrics. You're a smart lad! btw, More Floyd!! xx

Great reaction to an iconic song 🎵. 🔥❤️

A different version The band = Disturbed The soug sound of silence. Worth it!!

Hi, I just found you now. What a perfect song for the sad times we're in. Great reaction! Thanks

Love your honesty in this broski. Stay connected. Never waver.

The punk rock band Disturbed did a cover of Sound of Silence and it was also excellent. You should listen to that one also as a comparison.

Love your honest reaction! Spot on! I still own this original vinyl that I purchased with my hard earned babysitting money. Please watch and react to Disturbed’s studio video cover of this. When they released it in 2015, 51 years after the original, Paul Simon contacted them and said they now owned it. I get goosebumps every time and I’ve listened to it over a hundred times. I’ve subscribed to you, because I think you’re intuitive. Hope to see you reaction to it. I promise you, you’ll be blown away. Going to watch some of your other reactions

You need to listen to Cat Steven's "Morning has broken". You have a remarkable ability to connect with lyrics. I think you will be impressed.

We are becoming machines.😮

Great reaction, this came out in '65, no doubt the "neon god" is the god of materialist culture, which is not sacred, but profane, keep thinking you own thoughts, young man, you're right on top of it.

I like the way you think - I’m right there with you

I applaud your journey of enlightenment. One sub coming up.

Well done young man!

Dang your insights are staggering! Keep it up, I learn alot from you. Peace from Northern Michigan.

I'm dropping a like and subscribe as your interpretation was deeeeep.

Fantastic work right there. Glad I subbed.

Excellent reaction!

Excellent analysis

Your empathy has brought you great wisdom and skills of interpretation for your age. Keep sharing your insights. The world needs as much of that as it can get. I'm not the only one that would be impressed. The Band Disturbed covered this song recently. They also covered a song from the band Genisis called The Land of confusion. Both the songs and the videos from both the the cover and the original... You absolutely have to check out both. Pink Floyd: Time Us and them Money are essential listens for you as well as Land of Confusion. Keep up the great work.

Please listen to Scarborough Fair,with Simon and Garfunkel with Andy William's,its 3 men a guitar,beautiful you must listen!!!

As as I know they starting making music together as high school kids in Queens.

Very good insight you have applied to this song👍🏼

Watch the movie: The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman. This and other S & G songs are played throughout. It is a classic movie.

You are a very smart man 👍🏾

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☮️💙💙💙🔥good morning from NY

"Security is mortal's chiefest enemy."

You can’t learn if you can’t listen.

Amen. The Governments of our world what us to be stupified by distractions.

This is a very sad song about a man in New York City committed suicide because he found out the people he loved were just using him and that broke his heart so he took his life very true story.

I’m so happy I found you

wow you know what is going on i never say this but you are educated coodos to ou great vid

Great analysis really. But the song is about not having music...but honestly, everything you said is equally true.

Thanks for picking up on the media connection, but especially cell phones. Simon seems to have written the song about people being sucked in by the media and believing that what they see there is true. But even though this was written before cell phones, it applies perfectly. I belong to a small religious group, and when we have meetings, often as soon as people arrive they whip out their phones and bury themselves in them. There are real people right there, but they'd rather commune with their screen. I'm afraid of what this is doing to society. People act like phones connect people, but they're separating us, breaking the bonds of human contact. How can we agree or civilly disagree with others if we ignore them, replacing them with "the neon God?" "The Sound of Silence" is more relevant now that it was when it was first written. Thank you for noticing that. If even one person sees the danger because you identified it, you'll have served a great purpose.

This is the album version, which is different from the single version.

You are so wise!!!!! Are you REALLY listening or just waiting for your turn to speak? Why did God give us two ears and one mouth? Because we should listen twice as long and speak half as much.

Listen to the Pentatonix do a cover of this song love both versions of it

You have a knack for stating simple things in a profound way. You should write some of that down. That’s how good songs are born.

Darling little boy are singing about deaf people and they talk by doing sign language that is your lesson of the day

Paul Simon on guitar

Yo brother, I would love to hear your words about passages in the Bible, or any of the other great writings of man…… you my man are very smart and intellectual, which gives me hope that you may one day inspire others to understand this journey of life better…..

People are so lame these days and not what this song is acually about. Nice reaction.

I’ve heard this song a million times, but I just now got that it’s a pro-graffiti message. 😝

Can I make a request for RIZZEL KICKS; Get down with the trumpets plz

The words of prophets were on subway walls (adverts) prophet Profit?

You have depth, you really need to listen to Dimash, he has the best sounding voice in this world now

Too many pauses in storytelling songs ruins the immersion ... Remember this for 60's and 70's songs. Your reactions are very insightful. Looking forward to joining you on your journey ... ❤️

Fraude!!!..... isto e um cover!!!!!.......

Another great reaction Sceez. Really enjoyed this one.