Slip Slidin' Away Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Alpacastoli 

Cover art for Slip Slidin' Away lyrics by Paul Simon

This song has meant different things to me over my life. Earlier in life I felt the tremendous pull of physical and emotional love, so strong I could disappear. Currently it is a metaphor for losing ones subservience to the ego ie. losing that particular sense of oneself, for feeling more of a connectedness with all living and non-living things, for reaching the final destination. When I die I hope to be in a state of enlightenment. How a person could write something so insightful, truthful and honest at such a young age just amazes me. Paul Simon is one of my heroes.

[Edit: says it better]

Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Life
Love
Enlightenment
Connectedness
Admiration

@Alpacastoli And don't get me started on Graceland!

@Alpacastoli totally get what you mean about the song changing as you change. its wild how paul simon can write something that grows with you

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