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Mama told me, when I was young
Mother advised when I was young
"Said sit beside me, my only son
She urged me to sit beside her, her only son
And listen closely, to what I say
She emphasized paying close attention to her words
And if you do this, it will help you some sunny day" oh yeah
If I follow her advice, it will benefit me in the future
Oh take your time, don't live too fast
Take life at a leisurely pace, avoid rushing
Troubles will come and they will pass
Challenges will arise but will eventually pass
You'll find a woman, and you'll find love
You'll discover a partner and experience love
And don't forget that, there is someone up above
Remember there is a higher power
And be a simple kind of man
Live a modest and uncomplicated life
Hmm, be something you love and understand
Engage in things you deeply care about and comprehend
Baby be a simple kind of man
Advice to live simply
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can
Request to follow this advice if possible
And get your lust from the rich man's gold
Material desires won't fulfill you
All that you need now is in your soul
Your soul holds what you truly need
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
Encouragement to achieve this spiritual fulfillment
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
Mother's wish is for satisfaction and contentment
And be a simple kind of man
Reiteration of living a simple life
Be something you love and understand
Emphasis on understanding and loving your choices
Baby be a simple kind of man
Encouragement to live a straightforward life
Won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can
Request to heed this advice
Boy don't you worry, you'll find yourself
Assurance that self-discovery will occur
Follow your heart and nothing else
Encouragement to follow personal desires
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
Encouragement to strive for the suggested way of life
All that I want from you my son, is to be satisfied
Mother's desire for the son's satisfaction
And be a simple kind of man
Reiteration of living simply
Be something you'll love and understand
Encouragement to engage in what you love and comprehend
Baby be a simple, kind of man
Reinforcement of living a straightforward life
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can
Request to follow this guidance
So baby, be a simple, be a simple man
Final plea to live simply
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
Request for compliance with the advice given
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