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Simple
Lilly Hiatt Lyrics
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My dad turned on the speakers
It was my brother′s birthday
I hugged my mom and sister
We had so much to say
I cannot remember the last time I felt so good
Simple things can take me right back there
A place I thought I left behind somewhere
A sky that opens up like love so vast
I take a picture in my mind to make it last
The pool is glowing with a few leaves floating around
My boots have two holes in 'em and there′s glass on the ground
The sugar hits my brain like a punch to the arm
Every day holds a different charm
Simple things can take me right back there
A place I thought I left behind somewhere
A sky that opens up like love so vast
I take a picture in my mind to make it last
I can't watermark the memory, it changes with the moon
And every soft smell makes me think about you
The people that I love, they are always in my heart
Even when we don't talk, I know where ya are
Simple things can take me right back there
A place I thought I left behind somewhere
A sky that opens up like love so vast
I take a picture in my mind to make it last
I take a picture in my mind to make it last
The song "Simple" by Lilly Hiatt is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the simple joys and memories of life. The lyrics recount a moment spent with family, on the occasion of the singer's brother's birthday. The family is gathered together, talking and sharing stories, and the singer reflects on how good it feels to be with them. She says that she cannot remember the last time she felt so good just talking with her family, and how these simple things like catching up with loved ones can take her back to a place she thought she left behind somewhere.
The singer's description of this place - a sky that opens up like love so vast - is particularly striking, and shows how something as simple as a conversation with family can be powerful and transformative. The song's refrain repeats, emphasizing the power of these simple moments to transport the singer back in time and make memories last. The final verse suggests how memories can be elusive and unpredictable, changing with the moon and triggered by sensory experiences like smells. But the singer is comforted by the knowledge that the people she loves are always in her heart, even if they go through periods of not talking.
Overall, "Simple" is a lovely ode to the power of simple things and the importance of cherishing memories with the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
My dad turned on the speakers
My father started playing music
It was my brother's birthday
It was the birthday of my sibling
I hugged my mom and sister
I embraced my mother and other female sibling
We had so much to say
We had many things to discuss
I cannot remember the last time I felt so good
I can't recall a time where I felt as happy
Just talking with my family in the neighborhood
Merely conversing with my relatives in my local area
The pool is glowing with a few leaves floating around
The swimming area is shining while having some foliage in it
My boots have two holes in 'em and there's glass on the ground
My footwear has a couple of openings, and litter is visible on the floor
The sugar hits my brain like a punch to the arm
The sweet substance impacts my mind like a blow to the limb
Every day holds a different charm
Each day has its unique delight
I can't watermark the memory, it changes with the moon
I can't brand the recollection; it transmutes with the lunar phase
And every soft smell makes me think about you
Every gentle fragrance reminds me of you
The people that I love, they are always in my heart
The individuals that I cherish will always be in my soul
Even when we don't talk, I know where ya are
Even if we don't converse, I'm aware of your whereabouts
Simple things can take me right back there
Uncomplicated occurrences can bring me back to that moment
A place I thought I left behind somewhere
A location I assumed I had abandoned somewhere
A sky that opens up like love so vast
An expansive sky that resembles immense affection
I take a picture in my mind to make it last
I create a mental image to make it endure
I take a picture in my mind to make it last
I create a mental image to make it endure
Writer(s): Lilly Hiatt
Contributed by Benjamin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jimmystephens3549
Amazing!
@Galiuros
This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson
@yinzernick9405
Huge crush on Lilly.