The story’s in the past with nothing to recall. Stolen minutes of your time were all you had to give. For you I’m just an ornament, Something for your pride.Īlways running, never caring, That’s the life you live. Yeah, the worst is over now, The morning sun is shining like a Red Rubber Ball. If I never hear your name again it’s all the same to me.Īnd I think it’s gonna be all right. Now I know you’re not the only starfish in the sea. There’s a lesson to be learned from this and I’ve learned it very well. I should have known you’d bid me farewell. RED RUBBER BALL by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley Here are the lyrics from : I took the liberty of bolding out all the metaphors. So anyway I was Left to Speculate About it. I was Unable to find any interviews Concerning the Lyrics, from either one of the Authors just one which describes the authors touring together and that Paul Simon wrote it to get a Grant or something, then passed the song to The Cyrkle, which made them Famous. Well yes, I did have a Specific Situation in mind when I posted it, but As a Matter of Fact, NO, I had not yet Considered the Scientific Aspect. Keeping That in Mind, What do you Think They’re Really Trying to Say?!….and While you’re At it, you May As Well Tackle the Other Metaphors in the song too – You know, just to Keep You Busy… For Example, why does he say he’s just an “ornament” to her, rather than “trophy”? I realize this Oldie Must Have Some Personal Meaning to you, but I Can’t Help But Point Out That Rubber Does Not Shine. I could not help but notice that you posted that song, “ Red Rubber Ball “( written by Paul Simon and Bruce Woodley, but Best performed by The Cyrkle, as in the link below).
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