Although his elder sibling's fame may threaten to outshine his own accompli… Read Full Bio ↴Although his elder sibling's fame may threaten to outshine his own accomplishments, singer/songwriter Andy Yorke (whose brother, Thom Yorke, found international success with Radiohead) is a competent musician in his own right.

Born in 1972, he first rose to prominence with Unbelievable Truth, a Brit-pop band that enjoyed a brief stay on the U.K. charts during the late '90s. The group issued its final album in 2000, after which point Yorke returned to college and began making preparations for a solo career. Simple, his first solo effort, arrived in 2008

Simple
Andy Yorke Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Now that you're right here,
Let me whisper in your ear
Now that you're listening,
Let me tell you how I fill
I've been trying to formulate
The perfect words the perfect way
I can't hold it back no more
I gotta let you know today

Its

[Chorus]
Simple (What more can I say)
So Simple
I Love you (What more can I say)
Simple (What more can I say)
So Simple
I Love you (What more can I say)

Now that you're listening let me tell you what I need
Now that your holding me let me show you what I mean
I've been trying to analyze
just what it is I fill inside my heart
But now I realize it don't have to be so hard
Cause it's

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
Once the power is for real
And I gonna say it again
And again
I Love you [Repeat: x6]

Now you know how I feel
Tell me what are you gonna do
Now that I've said the words
Tell me what do you have to lose
I know that you feel it to
I can see it when I look into your eyes
You're scared, but you don't have to be
It's alright cause it's

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Simple" by Andy Yorke is essentially a love letter to the person he is addressing. The song is simple in its structure, with just one verse, one bridge, and one chorus repeated. The first half of the verse talks about how the singer has been trying to find the right words to express his love but he can't hold it back any longer. He tells his love interest that it's simple, that he loves them, and he repeats that sentiment throughout the song. In the second half of the verse, he tells the person what he needs and shows them what he means. In the bridge, he says that once he admits to loving them, he's going to keep saying it again and again because the power of his love is real. He repeats the chorus several times throughout the song, emphasizing the simple nature of his love.

The song feels like a confession and a release for the singer. They've been holding back their feelings for a while and when they finally let them out, they realize it wasn't as complicated as they thought. The simplicity of the song's structure and lyrics adds to the sincerity of the confession. The repetitive nature of the chorus reinforces that the singer's love is constant and true, and they truly mean it.

Line by Line Meaning

Now that you're right here,
Since you are physically present near me,

Let me whisper in your ear
I want to speak softly and intimately to you,

Now that you're listening,
Since you are giving me your attention,

Let me tell you how I fill
I want to express my emotions and thoughts to you,

I've been trying to formulate
I have been attempting to create or develop,

The perfect words the perfect way
The ideal vocabulary and phrasing,

I can't hold it back no more
I am no longer able to keep it to myself,

I gotta let you know today
I must inform you immediately,

Simple (What more can I say)
It is uncomplicated and easy to understand,

So Simple
It is incredibly straightforward,

I Love you (What more can I say)
I have strong affection and feelings towards you,

Now that you're listening let me tell you what I need
Since you are paying attention, I want to disclose my requirements,

Now that your holding me let me show you what I mean
Since you are embracing me, I want to demonstrate what I intend,

I've been trying to analyze
I have been attempting to break down and examine,

just what it is I fill inside my heart
The exact emotions and sensations in my heart,

But now I realize it don't have to be so hard
But now I comprehend that it does not need to be complicated,

Once the power is for real
Once the influence or force is authentic and genuine,

And I gonna say it again
I am going to repeat it again,

And again
Repeatedly,

I Love you [Repeat: x6]
I have strong affection and feelings towards you (repeated six times),

Now you know how I feel
Now you are aware of my emotions and thoughts,

Tell me what are you gonna do
I want to know your plan of action or response,

Now that I've said the words
Since I have expressed my emotions and thoughts verbally,

Tell me what do you have to lose
What negative consequence could arise from your actions or response?,

I know that you feel it to
I am aware that you also experience similar emotions and sensations,

I can see it when I look into your eyes
I can perceive it through your eye contact with me,

You're scared, but you don't have to be
You are afraid, but there is no need to be frightened,

It's alright cause it's
It is okay or acceptable because it is,

Simple (What more can I say)
It is uncomplicated and easy to understand,

So Simple
It is incredibly straightforward,

I Love you (What more can I say)
I have strong affection and feelings towards you,

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK CHRISTOPHER BATSON, INDIA ARIE SIMPSON, KEVIN CANNON, DUANE COVERT, DANIEL WILLIAM JACKSON

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS