Simple Man
Guidance for Life: Embrace Simplicity and Find Fulfillment
Lyrics
Mama told me when I was young
Mama advised the speaker when he was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
Encouraged the speaker to sit beside her, her only son
And listen closely to what I say
Requested the speaker to listen closely to her words
And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day
Suggested that following her advice would be beneficial in the future
Oh, take your time, don't live too fast
Advised to take time and avoid living too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
Expressed that troubles are temporary and will pass
You'll find a woman and you'll find love
Foretold the speaker finding a woman and experiencing love
And don't forget, son, there is someone up above
Reminded the speaker of a higher power
And be a simple kind of man
Encouraged the speaker to be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Advised to pursue something the speaker loves and understands
Baby be a simple kind of man
Repeated the advice to be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can
Asked the son to follow the advice if possible
Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
Discouraged pursuing material wealth or the "rich man's gold"
All that you need is in your soul
Stated that everything one needs is within their soul
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
Expressed the possibility of achieving this if the speaker tries
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
Desired satisfaction for the son rather than material wealth
And be a simple kind of man
Reiterated the advice to be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Emphasized the importance of pursuing what one loves and understands
Baby be a simple kind of man
Repeated the encouragement to be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can
Requested the son to follow this advice if possible
Oh yes, I will
Confirmation or agreement with the previous statements
Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself
Assured the son that he will find himself
Follow your heart and nothing else
Encouraged following the heart rather than external influences
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
Expressed the possibility of achieving this if the speaker tries
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
Desired satisfaction for the son rather than material wealth
And be a simple kind of man
Reiterated the advice to be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Emphasized the importance of pursuing what one loves and understands
Baby be a simple kind of man
Repeated the encouragement to be a simple kind of man
Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can
Requested the son to follow this advice if possible
Baby, be a simple, really simple man
Affirmed the request for the son to be a simple and really simple man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Emphasized the importance of pursuing what one loves and understands
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