August Grant, who went by the artist name AUGUST 08, was an African-America… Read Full Bio ↴August Grant, who went by the artist name AUGUST 08, was an African-American songwriter, musician, and artist signed to Red Bull Records and 88Rising. Notable works by August include his collaboration with Rich Brian on “Arizona,” a track on Brian’s debut project Amen, as well as 88rising’s “Midsummer Madness.” and his work with DJ Khaled “I’m the One” prior to signing with 88rising. He passed away on August 28th, 2023.

Simple Pleasures
AUGUST 08 Lyrics

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You could talk at me like you're faithful
Even treat the truth like it's so painful
When you're back with him it doesn't feel right
A night with me's your only highlight

Don't take this shit too serious
Erase me from your memory
'Cause it was nothing more than a simple pleasure

Nothing more than pleasure but

You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings, feelings
Feelings (you had to go, you had to)

(Y'all s'posed to ride the wave sometimes)
(Y'all s'posed to ride the wave sometimes)

Just be with your guy and when he come back
Don't hold onto pride, you'll lose me like that
Don't take this shit too serious
Erase me from your memory

'Cause it was nothing more than a simple pleasure (yeah yeah)
Nothing more than pleasure but

You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings, feelings
Feelings (you had to go, you had to)

Get some feelings
(You had to go, you had to)
(You had to go, you had to)
Get some feelings (you had to go, you had to)
You had to go and get some feelings
(You had to go, you had to)
(You had to go, you had to)
Get some feelings, feelings
Feelings, feelings

You had to go and get some (you had to)
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some (you had to)
You had to go and go and
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some

Why'd you have to go?

(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some

Why'd you have to go?

(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some
(You had, you had, you had) you had to go and get some

You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings

You had to go and get some feelings, feelings
Feelings, feelings (get some)

Overall Meaning

In "Simple Pleasures," AUGUST 08 explores a complicated romantic relationship characterized by mixed emotions and temporary enjoyment. The singer acknowledges that their partner may not be completely faithful, as they talk and behave differently with him compared to their interactions with the singer. Despite this, the singer is seen as the highlight of their partner's life, providing them with a sense of fulfillment and pleasure.

However, the singer cautions against taking the relationship too seriously, emphasizing that their connection is nothing more than a simple pleasure. They urge their partner to erase any memories of them and not to attach too much significance to their time together. It is implied that the singer sees their involvement as a temporary escape from their partner's main relationship, reminding them not to hold onto pride and lose them in the process.

The repetition of the phrase "you had to go and get some feelings" reflects the frustration and disappointment the singer feels when their partner becomes emotionally invested. It suggests that the partner has developed deeper emotions, potentially complicating the simplicity of their connection. The singer questions why their partner had to pursue these feelings, further emphasizing the transitory nature of their relationship and the disappointment they feel.

Ultimately, the song highlights the conflicts and complexities that arise when individuals engage in casual relationships. While the singer enjoys being the source of pleasure for their partner, they acknowledge the impermanence and superficiality of their connection. They express their frustration as their partner becomes emotionally invested, questioning why feelings had to complicate their simple pleasure.

Line by Line Meaning

You could talk at me like you're faithful
You pretended to speak to me with loyalty

Even treat the truth like it's so painful
Even though you regarded the truth as something distressing

When you're back with him it doesn't feel right
When you're with him again, it doesn't feel genuine

A night with me's your only highlight
Being with me is the only thing that brings you joy

Don't take this shit too serious
Don't attach too much importance to this situation

Erase me from your memory
Forget about me completely

'Cause it was nothing more than a simple pleasure
Because it was only a brief moment of enjoyment

Nothing more than pleasure but
Nothing more than mere gratification

You had to go and get some feelings
You made the choice to develop emotions

Get some feelings
Acquire emotions

Just be with your guy and when he come back
Just be with your partner and when he returns

Don't hold onto pride, you'll lose me like that
Don't cling to your pride, or you'll lose me instantly

Get some feelings (you had to go, you had to)
Acquire emotions (you had to make that decision)

You had to go and go and
You had to leave and continue on

Why'd you have to go?
Why did you have to leave?

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andre Troutman, D'anthony William Carlos, Daniel Chien, Joshua Lockhart, Maurice Powell, Nile Goveia, Ray Davon Jacobs, Tavon Thompson

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@haptschi0508gaga

5y↑1

LYRICS
[Verse 1]
You could talk at me like you're faithful
Even treat the truth like it's so painful
When you're back with him it doesn't feel right
A night with me's your only highlight

[Pre-Chorus]
Don't take this shit too serious
Erase me from your memory
'Cause it was nothing more than a simple pleasure
Nothing more than pleasure but

[Chorus]
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings, feelings, feelings

[Sample]
I wants to ride the wave sometime
I wants to ride the wave sometime

Ay there shawty listen to this
This a one night ticket
So the passion exists
The process, 'cause I'm blessed
Way ya movin ya hips
Got me losing my shit
Might get gritty and grip
I ain't in it for the rights and the doves
Just to hype, and the buzz
Let me pipe, so stunned
Little bite, let me grub
Aight then we on it
I'm zoned out
Buzzin off a light
And ya body fantastic
Passion
Like ya style and ya fashion
Gassin, I'm just tryna make an action
Packing, something that'll blow ya back in
You'll never forget it
You got it? I dig it, I said

'Cause it was nothing more than a simple pleasure
Nothing more than pleasure but

[Chorus]
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings, feelings, feelings

[Post-Chorus]
Get some feelings (You had to)
Get some feelings (You had to)
You had to go and get some feelings (You had to)
Get some feelings, feelings, feelings, feelings

[Bridge]
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
You had to go and go and
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
Why'd you have to go?
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
Why'd you have to go?
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some
You had to go and get some

[Chorus]
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings
You had to go and get some feelings, feelings, feelings, Feeling

ENJOY and dont forget to like🌌

All comments from YouTube:

@TomorrowsVibes

5y↑9

This song is really good! AUGUST 08 definately deserves more attention.

@YungHi-Chew

5y↑115

Bro this song is the best. It’s literally my favorite from August

@trisha8023

5y↑1

Lil Ricefield noice

@solarizings

5y↑5

but its july

@PacoLee

5y↑170

August 08 the most underrated 88rising member

@ohnonion8528

5y↑1

ikr

@marcelamargaritagodoyavila7512

id=13TYem7tOpspms-DG4hGttoO6sASFZrJD

@haydenj4391

5y↑25

Goldlink can do some amazing songs! Remember when he collaborated with Tyler

@haptschi0508gaga

5y↑1

@pb7051

4y↑1

That Goldlink verse tho 🔥🔥🔥

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