Keep It Simple
Embracing Simplicity: Van Morrison's Poetic Call
Lyrics
They mocked me when I was singing the songs
Received criticism or ridicule for singing certain songs.
Trying to get back to something more simple than we have
Striving to return to a simpler way of life or mindset.
They mocked me cause I told it like it was
Subjected to mockery for being honest and straightforward.
Wrote about disappointment and greed
Expressed discontent and desire for something more basic.
Wrote about what we really didn't need in our lives
Highlighted unnecessary aspects in life through writing.
Make us feel alive and whole
Stressed the importance of experiences that make us feel alive and complete.
Illusions and pipe dreams on the one hand
Contrasted illusions and unrealistic dreams with harsh reality.
And straight reality is always cold
Emphasized the cold nature of straightforward reality.
Saying something hard edged is off the wall
Challenged the notion that speaking bluntly is unconventional.
And it might seem too bold
Suggested that being bold and outspoken may be considered too daring.
Mocked me when it got out of hand
Subjected to mockery during a situation that spiraled out of control.
Nobody tried to understand
Lack of understanding from others during a difficult time.
Now we got to keep it simple and that's that
Advocating for simplicity as a solution to problems.
Illusions and pipe dreams on the one hand
Reiterated the contrast between illusions and reality.
And straight reality is always cold
Stressed the unyielding nature of straightforward reality.
Saying something hard edged is off the wall
Reinforced the idea that expressing something boldly is unconventional.
And it just might be too bold
Suggested that boldness might be considered too daring.
Well I'm down here on the running board
Positioned on the running board, a metaphor for facing challenges.
Where I've been many times before
Experienced challenging situations repeatedly.
But we got to keep it simple to save ourselves
Advocated simplicity as a means of self-preservation.
Mocked me when I tried to get back
Received criticism when attempting to return to a simpler state.
Said the train was completely off the track
Encountered resistance, possibly metaphorical, when trying to get back on track.
And we got to get back to something simple to save ourselves
Stressed the need to simplify for self-preservation.
Whoa we got to get back to something simple just to save yourselves
Emphasized the urgency of returning to simplicity for self-preservation.
Well got to get back to something simple just to save yourselves
Repeated the urgency to return to simplicity.
Well you got to keep it simple, keep it simple just to, and that's that
Highlighted the importance of keeping things simple, asserting finality.
Whoa you got to keep it simple nowadays and that's just that
Underlined the necessity of simplicity in contemporary times.
Whoa you got to keep it simple nowadays and that's just the way it is
Reiterated the importance of simplicity and accepted it as a fact of life.
And you got to keep it simple these days cause that's the way it is
Emphasized the contemporary imperative of keeping things simple.
Well you got to keep it, keep it simple and that's that
Final reinforcement of the importance of simplicity.
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