Discover the story of the song > Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard – Paul Simon

The song is about a boy and his friend Julio who are planning to meet down by the schoolyard. The boy's parents don't approve of this meeting and are worried about their son's behavior, so they go to the police station to investigate. Despite the trouble he's in, the boy remains determined to meet his friend and says goodbye to his girlfriend before heading off. Eventually, he and Julio make the news and become famous.