Simple
K.D. Laing Lyrics


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Flawless light in a darkening air alone and shining there
Love will not elude you, love is simple
I worship this tenacity and the beautiful struggle we're in
Love will not elude us, love is simple
Be sure to know that all in love is ours
That love is a philosophy, is simple
I am calm in oblivion, calm as I ever have been
Love will not elude me, love is simple
Be sure to know that all in love is ours, is ours
That all in love is ours




That love is a philosophy, is simple
And ours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of K.D. Lang's song "Simple" speak of the power of love and how, despite the challenges that come with it, love is a simple yet beautiful thing. The opening lines, "Flawless light in a darkening air alone and shining there," indicate that love is like a beacon of light in the midst of darkness, and it stands out all on its own. The following lines, "Love will not elude you, love is simple," suggest that although finding love may not always be easy, it is a straightforward concept that anyone can understand.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that love is simple and that it is a philosophy that we can all embrace. The lyrics "Be sure to know that all in love is ours / That love is a philosophy, is simple / I am calm in oblivion, calm as I ever have been / Love will not elude me, love is simple" suggest that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, love remains a constant, and it is something that we can always rely on and find comfort in.


Overall, "Simple" is a song that celebrates the beauty and power of love, recognizing that despite the difficulties we may encounter in our lives, love is a simple yet profound force that has the power to transform us.


Line by Line Meaning

Flawless light in a darkening air alone and shining there
The light remains perfect even in the darkness, standing out brightly and providing hope


Love will not elude you, love is simple
Finding love is not difficult, it is a uncomplicated and straightforward feeling


I worship this tenacity and the beautiful struggle we're in
I greatly admire the strength and perseverance we possess while going through the ups and downs of love


Love will not elude us, love is simple
We will find love and it will not be complicated or difficult


Be sure to know that all in love is ours
We have complete ownership over every aspect of love


That love is a philosophy, is simple
Love is a way of living and its principles are easy to grasp


I am calm in oblivion, calm as I ever have been
I am serene and at peace even when faced with the unknown


Love will not elude me, love is simple
I will find love and it will not be complicated or difficult


Be sure to know that all in love is ours, is ours
We have complete ownership over every aspect of love


That all in love is ours
Everything related to love belongs to us


That love is a philosophy, is simple
Love is a way of living and its principles are easy to grasp


And ours
And love belongs fully to us




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID PILTCH, K. D. LANG

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@rlucy926

2023 and still listening. This song is so timeles!!

@stevebaker6149

Me too!

@IronRaven11666

Love it!!

@giovannapetrosillo700

Eccomi 💞

@stevebaker6149

@@giovannapetrosillo700 Anch'io

@markwolstencroft6930

A great song

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@jamestea00

My mom recently passed and when I was little we would sing this song together as constant gravy. Silly, but a really nice memory. Thanks KD.

@sabrinalara2565

I'm sorry. I hope you're doing ok. Be safe out there please. Take care

@richgreen5499

Yes, and as a young lad I never could understand why people would sing a song about a fish tank? As in "This is the dawning of the age of Aquarium ... age of Aquarium." Indeed :)

@dahliablack9017

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm petrified to lose either of my parents. We as humans don't process the reality of parents and siblings no longer being here one day. A lot of my friends that have lost their mom's have struggled mentally to the point that they have been in and out of mental Facilities or on drugs.

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