50 Ways To Leave Your Lover Lyrics

Lyric discussion by hminkema 

Cover art for 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover lyrics by Paul Simon

This is not a breakup song. The 'he' and 'she' are not breaking up - on the contrary..

Curious? Imagine this scenario.

A man is in a troubled relationship with some woman. He wants to finish it, but does not know how or doesn't have the courage to do it. Now one evening he's sitting in a bar, making conversation with another woman who dropped by and is willing to give him some attention. And possibly some affection.

Now read the lyrics again.

For me it is obvious what kind of 'solution' this woman has in mind for this man in order to release himself from his burden :-)

So from a certain perspective, yes, this is a happy song - with a probably happy ending.