Simple Life
Jason Sturgeon Lyrics
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The streets roll up when the sun goes down,
The hustle and bustle dont mean a thing,
Except on friday night.
You can drive all night on an old back road,
Raise a little hell and just do what your told,
Better be in that pew on sunday morning,
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Around here it's the simple life,
Ain't got to far but I'm doin all right,
Love I believe and for freedom I'll fight,
I'm still livin' a simple life,
I'm happy livin' a simple life.
Two stop lights and an IGA,
Little park where the children play,
Place where people mean what they say,
Say it right to your face.
Lots of friends up and moved away,
They couldn't find any reason to stay,
But they still come back every holiday,
Must be somethin' 'bout this place.
Still have my dreams to make my own way,
I know I belong here just the same.
Around here it's the simple life,
Ain't got to far but I'm doin all right,
Love I believe and for freedom I'll die yeah,
Still livin' a simple life,
I'm happy livin' a simple life you know I'm
Still livin' a simple life,
I'm happy livin' a simple life.
The lyrics to Jason Sturgeon's "Simple Life" depict a small town where the pace of life is slow and the values are simple. The streets roll up when the sun goes down and the hustle and bustle of the town is only noticeable on Friday nights. The song mentions the importance of religion and family in this town, emphasizing the pressure to attend church on Sunday mornings and the consequences of not doing so. The first verse also describes how one can "raise a little hell" on an old back road as long as they follow the rules and go to church come Sunday.
The second verse emphasizes the sense of community in this town, with a little park where children play and a place where people say what they mean to your face. However, the verse also touches on the reality of small-town life, with many of the singer's friends leaving for greener pastures. Despite this, there is still something about this town that keeps people coming back, as evidenced by the holiday visits of those who left.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me tell you 'bout my hometown,
I want to describe where I come from.
The streets roll up when the sun goes down,
Everything closes early in my town.
The hustle and bustle dont mean a thing,
There isn't much going on, it's a quiet place.
Except on friday night.
But on Friday nights, there's a little excitement.
You can drive all night on an old back road,
We have long, winding roads that go on for miles.
Raise a little hell and just do what your told,
People like to have fun and they follow the rules.
Better be in that pew on sunday morning,
Going to church is important to most people in my town.
Or momma's gonna set you right.
If you don't go to church, your mom will make sure you do.
Around here it's the simple life,
Living in my town is easy and uncomplicated.
Ain't got to far but I'm doin all right,
I don't have to go far to be happy in life.
Love I believe and for freedom I'll fight,
I value love and I will defend my freedom.
I'm still livin' a simple life,
I'm content with my simple existence.
I'm happy livin' a simple life.
I find joy in the uncomplicated nature of my life.
Two stop lights and an IGA,
We only have two traffic signals and one grocery store.
Little park where the children play,
There's a small park where kids go to have fun.
Place where people mean what they say,
People in my town are honest and straightforward.
Say it right to your face.
If they have something to say, they'll say it to you directly.
Lots of friends up and moved away,
Many of my childhood friends have left town.
They couldn't find any reason to stay,
They didn't see a future for themselves here.
But they still come back every holiday,
But they return to visit their family during special occasions.
Must be somethin' 'bout this place.
There must be something special that makes people remember this town.
Still have my dreams to make my own way,
I have aspirations to succeed on my own.
I know I belong here just the same.
But I also feel a sense of loyalty to my hometown.
I'm happy livin' a simple life you know I'm
Again, I find contentment in the simplicity of my life.
Still livin' a simple life,
Living a straightforward life is still important to me.
I'm happy livin' a simple life.
And I'm still joyful in my uncomplicated existence.
Contributed by Liliana J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bigmoose7371
I'm in a tiny little town right now. 200 people maybe. all dirt roads in this town. 1 school, a small gas station and a grocery store. farmland as far as the eye can see along with mountains all around. I love it here. Peaceful, quiet, and everyone helps eachother out.
Country ain't about trucks and dip, it's what's in your heart, it's a way of life.
@tylerranta-clark1620
you got that right buddy
@brady7858
where ya from sounds like a place I'd never wanna leave
@alexwatts1757
where u from
@bradmcconnell1125
until SHTF
@roberthenry99
sadly it is about that my whole small town nows everybody and dips and chew and drives trucks bud
@BKNG13
I'm from a small farming town in Michigan. Joined the army, got stationed in Colorado and now currently sitting over seas. This really made me think of back home and when I get to see the farm again.
@lawdog53
COLOR DONT MATTER if you proud to be country and love having a beer thumps up!!
@2233golf2
After many years around the world...I can tell you that this video is absolutely right.....nothing beats country life...towns where still everybody reaches out for their neighbours...opens doors for the next one...gives jump-starts to strangers... carries grocery bags for the elderly ....and having an innocent barbeque with buddies. Country life is my true love.
@markallen6818
AMEN to that and How True.