Lee grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA. He has been quoted as saying that he is fortunate to have seen different sides of life in America. Lee enrolled at the University of South Carolina in 1995. He began to play guitar and write songs seriously while he studied English. After graduating with an English degree, Lee moved back to Philadelphia to teach elementary school. He later made the tough decision to stop teaching in order to pursue a career in music. Shortly thereafter, he released a self-produced EP that featured five of his original songs, which did extremely well in Philadelphia and created a buzz. Norah Jones was the person who finally gave Lee his big breakthrough when she asked him to open for her 2004 tour. Lee then went on to produce his self-titled debut album. In March and April of 2005 Lee opened for the tour that Merle Haggard and Bob Dylan were both embarking on, all 3 performers were extremely well received by critics as the tour went by, with Dylan receiving some of his strongest reviews in years. On October 3, 2006, Lee released his second album, "Supply & Demand" to critical and commercial acclaim.
At the age of only 27, Amos Lee has enjoyed notable success with his debut album and looks to have a promising future in the music business. His favorite artists and sources of inspiration include Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, John Prine, Bill Withers, and James Taylor.
Simple Things
Amos Lee Lyrics
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Another day on the job
It's like a revelation coming home
Seeing you sleeping with the light on
Mm hmm
It's just these simple things
Keep me holding on
Keep me holding on
I can't go back
Right these wrongs
Oh, but these simple things keep me holding on
Mm hmm
Well I know it gets hard, baby
Things get crooked and crossed
Sometimes I just get so hardly baby
I start feeling lost
Mm hmm
It's just these simple things
Keep me holding on
It's just these simple things
Keep me holding on
I can't go back
Right these wrongs
Oh, but these simple things keep me holding on
It's just these simple things
It's just these simple things
It's just these simple things
Amos Lee's song "Simple Things" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the importance of appreciating the small moments in life. The song opens with Lee returning home from a long day at work and experiencing a moment of pure joy and gratitude for his partner, who is sleeping with the light on. This simple act reminds him of the beauty and love that exists in his life, and gives him the strength to keep going.
Throughout the song, Lee acknowledges the ups and downs of life, and how difficult it can be to navigate the challenges that come our way. But despite these struggles, he knows that it's the simple things that keep him going - the love of his partner, the beauty of the world around him, and the moments of connection and joy that make life worth living.
Overall, "Simple Things" is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of chaos and confusion, there is always beauty and love to be found if we are willing to look for it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I am returning
When I have finished another day at work and I am on my way home.
Another day on the job
Another work day, just like all the others.
It's like a revelation coming home
Arriving home feels like a sudden realization or epiphany.
Seeing you sleeping with the light on
Seeing you peacefully asleep with the light still on fills me with a sense of calm and happiness.
Mm hmm
An expression of agreement or affirmation.
It's just these simple things
The small, everyday moments of happiness and comfort are what keep me going.
Keep me holding on
Give me the strength to persevere and not give up despite the difficulties in life.
I can't go back
I cannot change the past or undo my mistakes.
Right these wrongs
Correct the mistakes that I have made and make amends for them.
Well I know it gets hard, baby
I am aware that life can be difficult, my love.
Things get crooked and crossed
Things can go wrong and become confusing or uncertain.
Sometimes I just get so hardly baby
Occasionally, the challenges of life become overwhelming and I feel lost.
I start feeling lost
I begin to feel confused, unsure or misguided.
It's just these simple things
Once again, it's the small, uncomplicated pleasures that keep me going.
It's just these simple things
Reinforcing the importance of the simple things in life.
It's just these simple things
Continuing to emphasize the role that the simple things play in keeping me motivated.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHUL HO CHOI, JI YONG LEE
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