Simple
Carlos Mendez Lyrics
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la escena se lo comió
muchas fotos te van a dar
en tu tumba
Y dentro de aquí
las horas te matan
te ven caer
no tienes tiempo
vives tu cuento
ya nada pasa por aqui
Naces debajo de todo lo que
te esta acabando
piensa que el sol te alumbra
y no tienes a donde mirar
Pides permiso y es tu panorama
el que se va cayendo
rezas debajo de todos
donde están las canciones modernas
Adentro tuyo tu eres simple (Ahí que encontrarse bien)
cuando todo es mas tranquilo y normal (pero el silencio)
Adentro tuyo eres simple (ahí que encontrarse bien)
Ahí pedazos que se quedan (Ahí que encontrarse bien)
Todo es simple (ahí que encontrarse bien)
The lyrics of Carlos Mendez's song "Simple" explore the complexities of life within the context of a fast-paced, modern world. The first verse sets the tone, describing Juan as being trapped in the midst of a cultural shift - perhaps a metaphor for feeling overwhelmed by change or societal pressure. The second verse focuses on the passage, or rather, the fleeting nature of time through the viewpoint of the listener. The singer encourages Juan to grab the opportunity and live his own story despite the constant rush of life. In the chorus, the singer comforts Juan by saying that it is essential to find simplicity and true meaning within oneself.
The third verse shifts from Juan's story to a broader observation about the world, painting a picture of humanity as struggling and suffering despite the beauty and opportunities that exist, contrasting the external world with the internal calm. The singer urges people to find simplicity within themselves and enjoy the little things which are the most valuable. The outro repeats the chorus mantra-like, emphasizing the importance of inner contemplation and simplicty.
In summary, the lyrics of "Simple" shed light on the difficulties and chaos of contemporary life, offering a message rooted in finding peace within oneself while still living in the fast-paced, technologically-driven world.
Line by Line Meaning
Juan esta envuelto en tercio pelo
Juan is immersed in the scene and its culture
la escena se lo comió
The scene has swallowed him whole
muchas fotos te van a dar
They will take many photos of you
en tu tumba
To put on your grave
Y dentro de aquí
And inside here
las horas te matan
The hours kill you
te ven caer
People see you fall
piensa que el mundo esta a tu pies
Think that the world is at your feet
no tienes tiempo
You don't have time
vives tu cuento
You live your story
ya nada pasa por aqui
Nothing happens here anymore
Naces debajo de todo lo que
You are born beneath everything that
te esta acabando
Is ending you
piensa que el sol te alumbra
Think that the sun shines on you
y no tienes a donde mirar
And you have nowhere to look
Pides permiso y es tu panorama
You ask for permission but it is your view
el que se va cayendo
That is falling apart
rezas debajo de todos
You pray beneath everyone else
donde están las canciones modernas
Where are the modern songs?
Adentro tuyo tu eres simple (Ahí que encontrarse bien)
Inside of you, you are simple (and you need to find peace with that)
cuando todo es mas tranquilo y normal (pero el silencio)
When everything is more tranquil and normal (but there is silence)
Adentro tuyo eres simple (ahí que encontrarse bien)
Inside of you, you are simple (and you need to find peace with that)
Ahí pedazos que se quedan (Ahí que encontrarse bien)
There are pieces that remain (and you need to find peace with that)
Todo es simple (ahí que encontrarse bien)
Everything is simple (and you need to find peace with that)
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.