Simple Man

If you had to choose a theme song for your life, what would it be? My answer comes to me immediately: Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

I have no idea when I first heard this song. I have no idea when I fell in love with this song. But I do distinctly remember buying the Lyve at Steele Town CD and having a spontaneous dance party to the 9-minute version of Freebird when I lived in King Henry. 

My favourite rendition of this song is by ShineDown.

These are the lyrics. Read them and you will understand why I love this so much.

Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
And if you do this
It will help you some sunny day.
Take your time... don’t live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman and you’ll find love,
And don’t forget son,
There is someone up above.
 
(chorus)

And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Won’t you do this for me son,
If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich mans gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

(chorus)

Boy, don’t you worry... you’ll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

Do you see? Lyrics this profound don’t come along very often. I strive to live my life like that. To be simple, to take time to appreciate life, to love deeply, to always remember God, to never lose sight of who I am, to not get caught up in love of money, to find myself, and to be happy.

What are some other songs with profound lyrics?