When not playing and writing, they were raiding their father’s album collections for inspiration and direction. With the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Crowded House and Simon and Garfunkel they were in good stead for the future. Also drawing from contemporary artists such as Fleet Foxes, Angus Stone & Bon Iver they have developed a great, fresh sound.
The boys met in the early years of high school and quickly became musical companions, ready to take on the world with their melodic songs and subtle harmonies. Georgia Fair’s lineup is completed by Paul on bass & Ben’s brother Nick on drums.
Simple Man
Georgia Fair Lyrics
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Went back to basics
I had no friends
Now what a shame
I wrote my mother nearly every day
She didn't write back, not a page
I tore the place down
And I hope you're gonna come back someday
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid
I built my homestead, mostly made of wooden planks that I had found
I wrote my girlfriend but she just left me
And only served to make me feel down
I tore the place down
I tore the place down
And I hope you're gonna come back someday
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid
Tore the place down and you don't mind
It only made it easier for me to find
And that was just the summer
Now you've got up and you're gone.
I tore the place down the other day
It only made it easier for me to stay
And that was just the summer
Now you've got up and you're gone
Oh now,
Hope you're gonna come back someday
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid
The song Simple Man by Georgia Fair is about a man who leaves his hometown in search of a more simple life. He goes back to basics and builds his homestead using wooden planks he had found. He writes letters to his mother and girlfriend, but they don't respond, leaving him feeling isolated and alone. The man tears down his homestead multiple times, hoping for a fresh start and someone to come back to him. He lives in fear and hopes for a better future.
The lyrics of Simple Man seem to explore themes of isolation, loneliness, and the desperate search for a sense of belonging. The singer of the song discovers that even when you simplify your life, it doesn't necessarily mean that you will find happiness. Despite his best efforts, he remains stuck in a state of fear and longing. The repeated chorus line "I tore the place down" suggests a constant cycle of starting over and hoping for a better outcome.
Overall, Simple Man is a poignant and heartfelt song that captures the experience of living in a world that can be both beautiful and cruel, simple and complex, all at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
I left my hometown
I departed from my birthplace and everything that was known to me
Went back to basics
I chose to start anew with simple values and tools
I had no friends
I was devoid of any companionship or familiar bonds
Now what a shame
It is regrettable that such was the case
I wrote my mother nearly every day
I sent messages to my maternal figure on a frequent basis
She didn't write back, not a page
My mother did not reply with any kind of communication
I tore the place down
I destroyed the physical environment that I had built up
And I hope you're gonna come back someday
I desire for a certain individual to return to my presence in the future
I can't go on living this way
It is unbearable to continue my existence in this manner
I'm a simple man, I live afraid
I am a person of uncomplicated desires and I experience fear
I built my homestead, mostly made of wooden planks that I had found
I constructed my dwelling using mainly scavenged lumber
I wrote my girlfriend but she just left me
I sent a message to my romantic partner but she chose to depart from our relationship
And only served to make me feel down
Her action caused me to become dispirited
Tore the place down and you don't mind
The destruction of my environment did not affect a certain individual
It only made it easier for me to find
The demolition facilitated my ability to navigate the area
And that was just the summer
These events transpired during a brief period of time
Now you've got up and you're gone.
You have departed from my presence
I tore the place down the other day
Recently, I destroyed the physical setting once again
It only made it easier for me to stay
The destruction had the effect of facilitating my remaining in the area
Oh now,
This serves to introduce or emphasize a following statement
Hope you're gonna come back someday
It is my goal that you will return to me in the future
I can't go on living this way
I cannot continue to exist under these circumstances
I'm a simple man, I live afraid
I am an uncomplicated individual and I experience fear
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jaman Adnan
Sorry for being 10 years too late. This is what I've made out from what I could hear.
I left my home town
Went back to basics
I had no friends
Now what a shame
I wrote my mother nearly every day
She didn't write back, not a page.
I tore the place down
I tore the place down
And I hope you're gonna come back someday
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid.
I built my homestead, mostly made of wooden planks that I had found.
I wrote my girlfriend but she just left me
And only so to make me feel down.
I tore the place down.
I tore the place down.
And I hope you're gonna come back someday,
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid.
Tore the place down and you don't mind
It only made it easier for me to find.
That was just the summer now you've got up and you're gone.
I tore the place down the other day,
It only made it easier for me to stay.
And I was just a someone and I got up and you're gone.
Oh now, hope you're gonna come back someday,
I can't go on living this way.
I'm a simple man I live afraid.
mike hunt
ive been to the enmore heaps of times and never seen it get that packed for a supporting act. thats a testiment to how good you guys are. ive got your EP on repeat in the car and cant wait for the album.
FnVR Gaming
Just so you guys know, I'm still listening and playing and singing this song (also on a Coal Clark) on a regular basis. It's so good. Love the tram version too. I'd love to see you guys live if you ever still play anywhere?
649buddina
dam this is their best version of this song, so much heart and soul :D love georgia fair
Alan Parnell
I swear all of Georgia Fair's videos epitomise everything good about Australia - no shoes, rolled up jeans, careless nature, dogs and a ute.
Ragoogi
I was at Lisa Mitchell too and got a photo and autograph from Jordan :) They were already my fave band before I went to the concert. Georgie the black lab is so cute!
texcalipocho
Love that these guys never wear shoes!
Sonja Groothedde Lancaster
i realllllllllllyy want the lyrics to this song >.<
NightRoseK
I can't find the lyrics to this anywhere! Well, not entirely accurate ones, anyway. I can understand most of it fine, but there are few lines I'm not sure of... Can anyone help? I adore this song. <3
Jaman Adnan
Sorry for being 10 years too late. This is what I've made out from what I could hear.
I left my home town
Went back to basics
I had no friends
Now what a shame
I wrote my mother nearly every day
She didn't write back, not a page.
I tore the place down
I tore the place down
And I hope you're gonna come back someday
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid.
I built my homestead, mostly made of wooden planks that I had found.
I wrote my girlfriend but she just left me
And only so to make me feel down.
I tore the place down.
I tore the place down.
And I hope you're gonna come back someday,
I can't go on living this way
I'm a simple man, I live afraid.
Tore the place down and you don't mind
It only made it easier for me to find.
That was just the summer now you've got up and you're gone.
I tore the place down the other day,
It only made it easier for me to stay.
And I was just a someone and I got up and you're gone.
Oh now, hope you're gonna come back someday,
I can't go on living this way.
I'm a simple man I live afraid.
ruaidhri
look, either you grow an awesome mustache, or shave it off!