Simpler Time
Yearning for Yesteryears: Shane Moyer's 'Simpler Time' Reflections
Lyrics
The grass don't smell like it used to
The natural environment has changed, and there's a sense of nostalgia or loss associated with the altered scent of grass.
And the colors don't shine as bright
The vibrancy of colors in the surroundings has diminished, reflecting a perceived decrease in the beauty of the world.
Maybe it's the missiles under the mountains
Suggests a potential cause for the changes, introducing the idea of hidden threats or dangers beneath the surface.
Or the way that we love to fight
Implies that conflicts and confrontations may contribute to the perceived decline in the world's brightness.
The children hold all the answers
The younger generation possesses valuable insights, but society tends to overlook or forget them over time.
But we forget 'em as the clock goes round
Despite having answers, the passing of time leads to forgetfulness, possibly hinting at societal neglect of important lessons.
Our lungs fill with cancers
Suggests the presence of environmental challenges or pollution affecting health.
And my loves nowhere to be found
Expresses a personal feeling of loss or emptiness in the absence of a loved one.
Take me back, take me back, to a simpler time
Desire to return to a time perceived as simpler, possibly free from the complexities of the present.
Saturday mornings were for tee ball
Recalls childhood memories associated with Saturday mornings and tee ball, emphasizing innocence and joy.
We got orange slices in dugout
Details a specific memory of receiving orange slices during a tee ball game, symbolizing simple pleasures.
Met at McDonald's after with my MeeMaw
Highlights a post-game tradition at McDonald's with a grandparent, adding a familial and nostalgic element.
And damn I hope I'm making her proud
Expresses a desire to make a loved one proud, potentially the mentioned MeeMaw.
Take me back, take me back, to a simpler time
Reiterates the wish to return to a simpler time, emphasizing the longing for a less complicated and troubled era.
So breathe it in, and breathe it out
Encourages mindfulness, suggesting the act of breathing in and out while reflecting on the changes in the world.
the air don't taste the same as it used to
Continues the theme of environmental change, particularly in the quality or taste of the air.
Breathe it in, and breathe it out
Repeats the call to breathe, emphasizing the altered and possibly less pleasant nature of the air.
It don't taste the same as it used to
Reiterates the idea that the air no longer carries the same quality as it did in the past.
Oh no, the magic is lost
Suggests a realization that the magical or special essence of the past is no longer present in the current reality.
Tell me what's it cost
Ponders the cost of the lost magic and expresses a willingness to pay for its return if possible.
I'd buy it if I could
Reiterates the desire to regain something valuable that seems to be unattainable or elusive.
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