Simpler Life
Joshua Morin Lyrics
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From bills to loans
But I remember when we were younger
We had nothing but each other
Lately I've been hoping that we could go back
To a simpler life
Every dollar made
Spent yesterday
But I remember when we were younger
All these things that keep us stranded where
We are right now took no importance at all
It was a simpler life
Now there's barely time
To write and rhyme
And sometimes I think I could leave this job
And live a little lighter
Live a little easier
Live a little more of the
Simpler life
In Joshua Morin's song Simpler Life, the singer reflects on the struggles and complexities of modern adulthood, longing for a simpler time. The contrasting imagery of "job to home" and "bills to loans" sets the scene for the current state of the singer's life - one of obligation and financial strain. However, amidst these struggles, the singer fondly remembers a time when they had nothing but each other, and longs to return to that simpler life.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to reflect on the ways in which their current circumstances have disconnected them from that simpler life. Every dollar made is spent, and there is barely time for creative pursuits like writing and rhyming. The singer even considers leaving their job in search of a simpler and more fulfilling life.
Overall, Simpler Life is a song that speaks to the universal yearning for a simpler and less complicated existence. Through poignant lyrics and a gentle melody, Joshua Morin captures the beauty and bittersweetness of nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
From job to home
From working to making enough to put a roof over our heads
From bills to loans
From paying loans and bills to keep up with the expenses
But I remember when we were younger
But I can recall the times when we were young.
We had nothing but each other
We didn't have much back then, but we had each other.
Lately I've been hoping that we could go back
Recently, I've been wishing that we could return to those times.
To a simpler life
To a life that was more straightforward and uncomplicated.
Every dollar made
Every penny we earned
Spent yesterday
It was already spent, and we didn't worry too much about it.
All these things that keep us stranded where
All the materialistic things that are preventing us from moving forward
We are right now took no importance at all
Didn't matter as much to us back then
Now there's barely time
Currently, we hardly have any time at all.
To write and rhyme
For writing and rhyming, which he loves to do.
And sometimes I think I could leave this job
Occasionally, he considers quitting his job
And live a little lighter
And live with a lot less weight on his shoulders.
Live a little easier
Live without as much difficulty as he currently is.
Live a little more of the
Live a little more of that easygoing way of life he used to have.
Simpler life
The type of lifestyle that was less complicated and easier to manage.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elkan Nayak
I'm 21 today i have learnt lots of things in my life ..
From today i will learn how i can make my life easy !
5 things need in life - food , House , Clothes, Medicine and Money
†When i will be sick i will remember - i have did something wrong in my life .
Thank you â€
Illyushen
"People are becoming smarter, just to make the world more complicated"
Very well said sir
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yeah , the economic (money ) system is making us do this
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@Steve Walker and so many people die of hunger , while so much of food is wasted
Eric Me
I couldn't even build a shelf.
POODROX
đ€Łđ đ€Łđ đ€Ł I thank u!
Sarita Dabade
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ć°Œæ Neil
Wonderful talks !!
Barun Santra
Many Indians have forgotten that we too have a motto âSimple living and higher thinkingâ.
And this man is a living example of this saying.
Nirved Vaishnaw
And the main reason, we copy others and boast our ego by showing things we have
Master Yoda
Yeah I have seen so many Indian girls use that on matrimonial sites. âSimple living and higher thinkingâ. But they are looking for guys who are "Well settled", thats why I think Indian men don't care much for simple living.