In 1986 their name changed to Gigolo Aunts (after a Syd Barrett song) and the band re-located to Boston, Massachusetts.
After recording the singles "Bloom" and "Cope" with Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade the band signed to Fire Records in the U.K. and created the full-length album "Flippin' Out" with producers Mike Deneen and Adam Lasus. They were then signed to RCA records in the US. Their biggest commercial success was the single "Where I Find My Heaven", which featured in the soundtrack to the motion picture Dumb and Dumber and as the opening music to the British sitcom Game On. They Also had a song "Little Wild One" in the movie "That Thing You Do".
Although not officially broken up, the band has been inactive since their 2003 full-length Pacific Ocean Blues. Vocalist/guitarist Dave Gibbs has since joined another band, Low Stars
Simple thing
Gigolo Aunts Lyrics
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Count my blessings on my thumbs
This may sound stupid, but I was never young
Now my conscience weighs a ton
Cracks my back with the weight
Of all I could have done
Close my eyes and hold my breath
Clutch your letters to my sinking chest
The early mornings still our best
I know I'd stay okay
If I can get some rest
It's a simple thing, it's a simple thing to do
It's a simple thing, it's a simple thing to do
It's a simple thing, it's a simple thing to do
In "Simple Thing" by Gigolo Aunts, the singer reflects on their past and how they wish they had done more. They count their blessings on their thumbs, suggesting that they only have a few good things to count. Then they say, "This may sound stupid, but I was never young," indicating that they feel like they missed out on their youth or that they've always been old. Their conscience weighs heavy on them as they think back on all the things they could have done but didn't do. The weight of their regret even causes them physical pain as it "cracks [their] back."
Despite this heavy burden, the singer finds comfort in a simple routine. They close their eyes and hold their breath while clutching letters from someone they care about to their sinking chest. They remember the early mornings when things felt better and they weren't weighed down by the past. And finally, they express a hope that they'll be okay if they can just get some rest, suggesting that sometimes the simplest things can bring the most comfort.
Overall, "Simple Thing" is a song about regret and the weight of missed opportunities. It's a reminder that sometimes the simplest things can bring us comfort, even as we struggle with the weight of our past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Count my blessings on my thumbs
I'm grateful for what I have, but I don't have much.
This may sound stupid, but I was never young
I've been through a lot and grew up quickly, so I feel old beyond my years.
Now my conscience weighs a ton
I carry the weight of my past mistakes and missed opportunities on my mind constantly.
Cracks my back with the weight
The burden of my regrets has become physically painful for me to bear.
Of all I could have done
I dwell on what I should have done differently, and it eats away at me.
It's a simple thing, it's a simple thing to do
Despite all my problems, finding peace and rest is not difficult in theory.
Close my eyes and hold my breath
Temporarily blocking out reality feels like a brief respite from my troubles.
Clutch your letters to my sinking chest
The memory of your love and support is the only thing that keeps me afloat in my despair.
The early mornings still our best
The beginning of each day, when the world is quiet and still, is when I feel closest to you.
I know I'd stay okay
I'm confident I can overcome my issues as long as I have your love and support.
If I can get some rest
But without a break from the constant pressure and anxiety, I can't keep going.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.