Lyric discussion by starangel 

Cover art for Bleecker Street lyrics by Simon and Garfunkel

Thirty dollars pays your rent is a reference to Jesus being sold for pieces of silver. At least that's what Artie says! I obviously read the same quote as you, howtobegood! I shiver every time I hear "shadows touch a shadows hand" bit. Beautifully sung, beautifully written, and a gorgeous underrated song.