Born in Laurel, Mississippi, Mars' family moved to Jackson, Mississippi, when he was a senior in high school. He was lead singer and guitarist in a band called Adley Madidafus in high school.
He released his eponymous album in 2004.
Simple Things
Charlie Mars Lyrics
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I sit and stare but I ain't thinking about much besides you
And the simple things we used to do
When the dust settles and the winds subside
Would you help me rip this thorn from my side
We'll drive it deep down into all our failures in life
This is your song
When you're lost in that house
You can't make it there on your own
I look out the window
I found our star
I tell ya, this ain't what we wished for
Without you
It's a sleepless night what can I do
Well the questions come easy but the answers hit hard
I try to turn but its circles and stars
Without you
And the simple things we used to do
Oh baby, baby, baby
This is your song
When you're lost in that house
You can't make it there on your own
Most times the sun comes up and I go down
To dream my days away
And when the sun comes up and I go down
The good in me should say
Oh baby, baby, baby
This is your song
When you're lost in that house
You can't make it there on your own
"Simple Things," a song by Charlie Mars, is about the singer's inability to cope without a special person in his life. The song's lyrics describe his struggles with coping with the separation and the memories of the past. The words bring home the hurt and the longing that embodies a dying relationship. The first verse starts with a confession of his vulnerability - he feels like crying but cannot. He reflects on the little things he used to do with his lost love that now seem so precious.
The second verse is more somber, as the singer reflects on the futility of life without his love. The song references the need for the two to bury the hatchet and move on from their failures. The chorus reveals that the song is meant for his lost love, and that he wrote it for her to find solace in.
The third and final verse is about the singer's struggle to stay afloat without his love. He tries to stay positive, but the realization that he cannot cope and has to rely on the memories of the past hits him hard. He recalls moments they spent together, and how those memories were the highlight of his life.
Overall, "Simple Things" is a poignant song that captures the universal experience of lost love and the inability to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to cry but I ain't got the guts
I feel overwhelmed with emotion, but I am too afraid to express it.
I sit and stare but I ain't thinking about much besides you
My mind is consumed with thoughts of you, leaving little room for any other thoughts or actions.
And the simple things we used to do
I miss the small, uncomplicated moments we shared together.
When the dust settles and the winds subside
After a chaotic or tumultuous period, when everything calms down.
Would you help me rip this thorn from my side
I am asking for your help in overcoming a difficult or painful situation.
We'll drive it deep down into all our failures in life
Together, we will confront and learn from all of our past mistakes and shortcomings.
Oh baby, baby, baby
An expression of affection or endearment.
This is your song
This song is dedicated to you and our relationship.
When you're lost in that house
When you feel lost or overwhelmed by life's challenges.
You can't make it there on your own
You need my support and companionship to navigate through difficult times.
I look out the window
I am observing the world outside, but my thoughts are still focused on you.
I found our star
I have identified a symbol or reminder of our love and connection.
I tell ya, this ain't what we wished for
Our current situation is not what we had hoped or dreamed for, and it is causing us pain or disappointment.
Without you
In your absence or without your love, support, and companionship.
It's a sleepless night what can I do
I am struggling to sleep or find peace because of my emotional turmoil and longing for you.
Well the questions come easy but the answers hit hard
It is easy to ask questions or express doubts, but the answers or reality can be difficult or painful to face.
I try to turn but its circles and stars
I am attempting to move on or find a new path, but I feel stuck or lost in confusion.
Most times the sun comes up and I go down
I often feel like I am losing energy or hope, while the world around me continues to move forward.
To dream my days away
I often daydream or imagine a different reality, one where our love and connection is strong and fulfilling.
And when the sun comes up and I go down
As the day begins anew, my energy and optimism fade away.
The good in me should say
Even though I feel lost or overwhelmed, I know that the best part of me would encourage me to keep going and find hope.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES LOEB
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