Simple Life
Blank & Jones & Laid Back Lyrics
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Even bright
Not quite
Nothing but a line to stride
My emotions numb down
Maybe nothing's true
Look for more 'cause I found it all
Nothing's obtainable
Nothing's at hand
Even them tears to dry
Why try?
Is there anything I even care about?
Or something consuming my day?
I doubt it'll ever mean anything
But I fear it fades
But asleep I still breathe
Maybe a use I'll find in a dream
c friction of will and ability
Darling remind me
Could you smile again?
Maybe someday
But that day has been long gone
cnd now
Look for more 'cause I found you in all
Rain
So empty ambitions, desires, my dreams
Life preserved in a photograph
Perfect, alluring
Oh, shatter them mirrors
Oh, love, I've got so many memories
But none with you
Can do nothing
I'm wrong or do I know?
The lyrics of "Simple Life" by Blank & Jones & Laid Back explore themes of emptiness, numbness, and the search for meaning in life. The song begins with a realization that despite pursuing a bright and vibrant life, the singer feels that nothing truly resonates with them. Emotions have become numb, and everything they find seems to be the worst version of what they are looking for. Nothing feels attainable or within reach, even the tears they shed seem to have no purpose. They question if there is anything they truly care about or if their days are consumed by something that holds no significance. They fear that whatever meaning they have fades away.
However, there is still hope within the act of dreaming. Even in sleep, there may be a purpose they can find, a use for their existence. There is a constant struggle between their willpower and their ability to make things happen. They ask their loved one to remind them of the possibility of finding joy again, to bring back the smile that has been absent for so long. They long for that day, but it feels distant and out of reach. Despite all the ambitions, desires, and dreams they have, they feel empty. Life feels preserved in a photograph, perfect and alluring, but it lacks authenticity. They long to shatter the mirrors that reflect their fragmented memories, as none of them include the person they truly desire to be with. Ultimately, they feel helpless, unsure if they are wrong or if they even know the answers to their own questions.
Line by Line Meaning
Even bright
Even when things seem positive and vibrant
Not quite
But not fully
Nothing but a line to stride
Life's journey feels like a never-ending path
My emotions numb down
My feelings become dull and muted
Maybe nothing's true
Perhaps nothing holds real significance
Look for more 'cause I found it all
Searching for something meaningful despite finding everything
Found the worse and that's everything that shapes me
Discovered the negative aspects that define me
Nothing's obtainable
Nothing seems within reach
Nothing's at hand
There is nothing readily available
Even them tears to dry
Even the tears lose their significance
Why try?
Why put in effort when it may not matter?
Is there anything I even care about?
Do I have genuine concern for anything?
Or something consuming my day?
Or is there something constantly occupying my thoughts?
I doubt it'll ever mean anything
I doubt it will have any true significance
But I fear it fades
But I worry it will diminish
But asleep I still breathe
Yet, even in slumber, I am alive
Maybe a use I'll find in a dream
Perhaps I will find purpose in a dream
c friction of will and ability
The struggle between what I want and what I can do
Darling remind me
My love, please jog my memory
Could you smile again?
Is it possible for you to find joy once more?
Maybe someday
Perhaps in the future
But that day has been long gone
But that day is now far in the past
cnd now
And now
Look for more 'cause I found you in all
Continue seeking because I discovered you in everything
Rain
Symbolizing the sadness and anguish
So empty ambitions, desires, my dreams
My aspirations and hopes feel hollow
Life preserved in a photograph
Life seems frozen in a picture
Perfect, alluring
Seemingly flawless and enticing
Oh, shatter them mirrors
Break the illusions and false reflections
Oh, love, I've got so many memories
Oh, my love, I have countless memories
But none with you
But none involving you
Can do nothing
Feels powerless
I'm wrong or do I know?
Am I mistaken or am I aware?
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jason Blank
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