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By Pages:   1    2    Add Your New Review About The Song The Reviews about The Boxer (page 2/ 2) ------ performed by Paul Simon The Boxer | Reviewer: Blair | 8/19/07 The Boxer is an autobiographical tale of Paul Simon's life and his feelings about harsh criticism which he received. The boxer in the song is a metaphorical representation of Simon, saying that he carries the scares of every negative thing people have said about him and that there is only so much he can take till eventually he declares he is leaving (the music business) but for now he (the fighter) still remains. Simon states that the second verse has biblical references such as "the poorer quarters" and "ragged people" as he was reading the bible at the time he penned the lyrics. The "Bangs" in the chorus where created by the percussionist hitting a heavy chain on the floor. A lyrical masterpiece and some of the best two part harmonies ever recorded. The Boxer | Reviewer: Daniel G. | 8/1/07 This song is about Paul Simon himself and the pain he went through with critics. He is the Boxer in the song and the story is his journey. life | Reviewer: Pat O'Halloran | 7/24/07 The Boxer is about whatever you want it to be. While the reviews here suggest that The Boxer is about world peace and social injustice, etc., I think it's also about nothing more complex than simply growing old. The song really begins with "when I left my home and my family I was no more than a boy..." and the last verse says he's "laying out my winter clothes," a line that I think alludes to old age. Everything in between those verses concerns the struggles/fights/wounds/scars anyone gets in life. I'm 64, and was driving across Kansas in the summer of '69, and heard The Boxer on a small town station. The DJ "bleeped" the word "whores" (pronounced "hoors" by Simon). They probably still bleep it in Kansas. The Boxer | Reviewer: George | 4/21/07 The Boxer is a cry for social justice in Africa,Europe, America,Asia and all over the world.I love the simple story line. memories | Reviewer: anna | 1/5/06 I am so glad that I bought the Bridge over Troubled Water LP recently, because all of the songs on it are great. This one in particular brings out memories; when I was little, I found those 'bangs' during the 'Lie-la-lie' part very impressive. More than just a nice tune.... | Reviewer: Jeff P. | 7/15/04 The boxer, while having a nice tune, is much more than that. It's a cry for justice for america's poor combined with a message for them: never stop fighting. Add Your New Review About The Song By Pages:   1    2