The group's first album, the self-titled Dirty Vegas, contained a mix of electronic/club instrumentals and similar tracks with vocals by Steve Smith. This album was influenced by The Crystal Method and The Chemical Brothers, but with a slightly more laid-back approach. Songs like Throwing Shapes or The Brazilian would sound at home on an album by either of these two contemporaries.
Their second studio album, One, moved away from club music, and featured a style reminiscent of an adult contemporary album; none of the tracks went on to become hits. Some fans were put off by the drastic departure from their first album, while other fans welcomed the change.
The band reports that their third studio outting should strike a balance between the two, leaning toward the club style again.
Simple Things
Dirty Vegas Lyrics
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In my head
I didn't listen to
A thing that you said
That it's the simple things
That make you smile
That it's the simple things
That make you smile
So what went wrong
Was it me that let you down again
So what went wrong
How could I ever
Lose my best friend
I have climbed these walls
To clear my head
Thought I was something more
But I'm a fool instead!
Well it's the simple things
That make you smile
It's the simple things
That make you smile
So what went wrong
Was it me that let you down again
So what went wrong
How did I ever
Lose my best friend
It's the simple things
It's the simple things
That make you smile
It's the simple things
It's the simple things
That make you smile
Dirty Vegas's song "Simple Things" is a song about feeling lost and disconnected from someone who used to be your best friend. The singer has been struggling with a lot of internal turmoil, unable to fully communicate with their friend and feeling like they're letting them down. They've been running a mile in their head, avoiding what their friend is saying to them and struggling to clear their thoughts. Ultimately, they come to the realization that it's the simple things that make us happy and connect us to one another. They lament how they've been foolish in trying to be something more, something complicated, when all they needed to do was appreciate the simple things they once enjoyed with their friend. The closing repetition of "It's the simple things that make you smile" is a haunting reminder of what has been lost and what could be found again if they were to refocus on what matters.
The song's emphasis on simplicity is pervasive but powerful. The singer's obsessiveness highlights how easily one can become overwhelmed by the complexities of modern life, often at the cost of the simple pleasures that make life worthwhile. The chorus is also noticeable for its repetition, emphasizing how the simplicity of the lyrics can in and of itself be comforting. The idea that something fleeting can provide so much joy is a poignant reminder that, like the song itself, a single moment can resonate greatly with us if it speaks to something true.
Line by Line Meaning
I have run a mile
I have mentally distanced myself from you
In my head
I haven't physically gone anywhere, but I have removed myself from this situation mentally
I didn't listen to
I didn't pay attention to
A thing that you said
Anything you said went unnoticed or ignored
That it's the simple things
The easiest things in life
That make you smile
That bring you happiness
So what went wrong
What caused this to go awry?
Was it me that let you down again
Did I disappoint you yet again?
How could I ever
How did I manage to
Lose my best friend
Push away someone who meant the world to me
I have climbed these walls
I've tried to overcome obstacles or difficulties
To clear my head
To gain a clear, rational perspective on things
Thought I was something more
If anything, I thought I was special, better than the ordinary
But I'm a fool instead!
I'm actually quite foolish
Well it's the simple things
Again, it's the easiest of things
That make you smile
That bring about joy or happiness
It's the simple things
Continued emphasis on the importance and simplicity of things
That make you smile
That brings one to a state of contentment or happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BEN HARRIS, PAUL HARRIS, STEVE SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maggie Trayanova
Yes I've run a mile in my head
Didn't listen to things that you said
But it's the simple things, make you smile
But it's the simple things, make you smile
So what went wrong?
Was it me that let you down again?
So what went wrong?
How could I ever lose my best friend?
'Cause I've climbed these walls to clear my head
Thought I was something more but I'm a fool instead
But it's the simple things, make you smile
But it's the simple things, make you smile
So what went wrong?
Was it me that let you down again?
So what went wrong?
How could I ever lose my best friend?
But it's the simple things
It's the simple things that make you smile
It's the simple things
It's the simple things that make you smile
But it's the simple things
It's the simple things that make you smile
It's the simple things
It's the simple things that make you smile
Say When
Truly an underrated artists if ever there was one. I absolutely love this groups music.
rodrigo manuel garcia doldan
2002 released .... Long time ago.... Miss you 2002
Jeanette Siple
I had the worst summer ever this year ( 2002). Music pulled me through it all and I loved this album.
Anthony Strunk
Me too I had a good summer that year!
Ignacio Lopez
Never forget you guys thank you for uploading your masterpiece
W. Lester
The album this is from is one of the few pieces of music I have never gotten tired of listening to.
Jonatan Tolosa
Amazing! Great song, great video.
Cheryl MusicLvr
I can't remember the year I heard them, it was a car commercial and I was hooked...They are great...
Wild Blunt Hickok
"We don't need no, education...we don't need no, thought control..."
János Szabó
Actually one of my few favorites ever! Just found it.