What does At The Zoo mean?

Simon & Garfunkel: At The Zoo Meaning

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Song Released: 1967


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At The Zoo Lyrics

Someone told me

It's all happening at the zoo.


I do believe it,

I do believe it's true.


It's a light and tumble journey

From the East Side to the park;

Just a fine and fancy ramble

To the zoo.


But you can take the...

  1. anonymous
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    Feb 5th 2021 !⃝

    This Song was recorded in 1967. I believe that the lyrics humorously described the "disfunction & disunity " in American Society at that time. Sadly, as the United States of America become increasingly "Dis-United" - it seems almost prophetic in it's description of American politics & Society today. The lyric, "The zoo keeper is very fond of run." Implies "disfunction" in upper management. Is it possible that Paul Simon foresaw the Trump years, as U. S. President?

  2. anonymous
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    Sep 5th 2013 !⃝

    I thought when they said "the monkeys stand for honesty" they were talking about the Monkees being honest about not playing their own instruments.

  3. anonymous
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    Mar 5th 2012 !⃝

    The monkeys stand for honesty ( hear no evil, see no evil etc. )
    Giraffes are insincere ( stiff necked )
    .......
    Zebras are reactionaries ( black and white)
    Pigeons plot in secrecy - you must know this
    Hamsters turn on frequently - the little treadmill


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