Simple Things
Juluka Lyrics

Rain forest talking to the dragon-mountain-moon
The natural world communicates with itself in ways we may not understand or sense.

Stars infest the heavens in the southern skies
The sky is full of stars, but their vastness and mystical nature can be overwhelming.

Otter swim against the river, whisper in the water
Animals have their own ways of communicating and interacting with the environment, but we may not always be able to witness it.

The stars are dead and what you see are shining lies
The stars we see may be long gone, and the beauty we perceive in the world may be misleading or illusory.

Body-smoke tie the night in a misty web of blue
The night is mysterious and filled with unknowns, like the smoke that creates an ethereal haze.

Simple things are all we have left to trust
In a world full of complexities and uncertainties, we can find comfort and reliability in the simplicity of basic necessities.

An apple, a horse, some milk and a little bread
Even the most basic, everyday items can bring us joy and sustenance.

Will help time stop slipping through our fingers
By focusing on the small pleasures in life, we can slow down and appreciate the present moment.

What you got left to trust? (M-oh-hum)
The repetition of this question emphasizes the theme of uncertainty in the world.

Stones in the dust! (M-oh-hum)
This line suggests that even the most solid or stable things can crumble and become dust.

Someone in your heart (M-oh-hum)
The hope or belief that we can find comfort and solace from within ourselves or through meaningful connections with others.

Crickets learn the final chorus of their night song
Nature has its own rhythms and patterns, such as the sound of crickets at night.

Standing at your door 'cause I have nowhere else to go
The singer may be seeking refuge or companionship, perhaps because they feel lost or alone in the world.

Tried to fill the empty spaces with my songs
The singer may be trying to find meaning or purpose in life through their creative expression.

Came here 'cause I know you sometimes also feel this way
The singer may be seeking connection with someone who understands their struggles or perspective on the world.

I brought an apple and a horse, some milk and a little bread
The gifts the artist brings are simple yet meaningful, and may symbolize their desire to share the small pleasures in life with others.

I hope I will not find you smiling in a dream
The artist may fear that their hope for connection and understanding is unrealistic or unattainable.

I've come too far to face again what I have passed
The singer may have overcome difficulties or hardships in their past, and does not want to revisit them.

Someone in your heart, singing (M-oh-hum)
This line echoes the theme of finding comfort or solace within oneself or through meaningful connections with others.