Simple Man – Song Lyric Sunday – Contemplating Life
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Pondering Existential Thoughts
For SLS today we have songs that make you think about life. Thanks, Jim!
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February 8, 2026 – Song that makes you think about life
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AI answer to the question I asked.
Yes, “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd (1973) is primarily a song about contemplating life
, specifically through the lens of heartfelt advice passed down from a mother to her son. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, prioritize personal values, and find contentment rather than chasing fame or material wealth.
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Here’s a song I love very much ever since I first heard it. It seems to be a mother talking to her son, giving him her thoughts on how to live a good and satisfying life. Her words to him were a plan for him to follow, if he could, to ensure his happiness in the future. I think it is good advice for everyone to try for.
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“Simple Man”, by Lynyrd Skynyrd, was released from their album, “Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd”, in 1973. It was written by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington, and is on the Sounds of the South label.
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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’ll help you
Some sunny day”
Oh, yeah
Oh, take your time, don’t live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
You’ll find a woman, yeah, and you’ll find love
And don’t forget son there is someone up above
And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me son, if you can?
Forget your lust for the rich man’s gold
All that you need is in your soul
And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me son, if you can?
Oh, yes, I will
Boy, don’t you worry, you’ll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
And be a simple kind of man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Oh, won’t you do this for me son, if you can?
Baby, be a simple, be a simple man
Oh, be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Songwriters: Ronnie Van Zant / Gary Robert Rossington
Simple Man lyrics © Emi/longitude Music, Songs Of Universal, Inc.
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