Simple Things
Me & Amelia Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let them take away your cares
Memories of the things you've done
The dares you've lost, the games you've won
Simple things like this are worth a lot
Simple things like this are worth a lot
Candy bars and twinklin' stars
Playing tag in the park, watching fireflies in the dark
Simple things like this are worth a lot
Simple things like this are worth a lot
Mmmm
La la la la la da da
Listen to the rustlin' leaves rustlin' from the tops of trees
When the time comes they will fall
But new ones grow when spring calls
Funny how it always works that way
Sometimes simple things take many days
Fallen leaves on the road, hear them blow outside your window
Rake 'em up into a pile
One big jump, a simple smile
Take a rake and pile 'em up again
Simply rake and pile 'em up again
Mmmmm La la la la la la la
Time is passing, you grow tall
Mark your height against a wall
Simple things, they fade away
Leave them for another day, let 'em lie for another day or two
Let 'em lie for another year or two
Hair is dusted now with gray
Skin is wrinklin' on your face
Now your working days are done
Now remember back when you were young
The simple life you live when you were young
The simple life you lived when you were young
Now it's rocking chairs, reminisce, the things you liked, the things you miss
Simple things that you recall like
Watching time, caterpillars crawl
Simple things are always on your mind
Look and see what simple things you find
Look and see what simple things you find
Open your eyes and look and see what simple things you'll find
Mmmmm
La la la la la la la la
The song "Simple Things" by Me & Amelia begins by encouraging listeners to focus on the simple things in life, which can help to take away their cares. Memories of past experiences, like the dares they've lost and the games they've won, can bring joy and serve as a reminder of the value of the simple things in life. The song then lists several examples of these simple things, such as candy bars, twinkling stars, playing tag in the park, and watching fireflies in the dark. These simple things, the song notes, are worth a lot.
The second half of the song reflects on the passing of time and the fading of simple things. Leaves rustle and fall, just as people's memories fade over time. The song encourages listeners to mark their height against a wall and to remember the simple things when they were young, as they may come to miss them when they're older. The lyrics encourage listeners to look for simple things and to find joy in them.
Overall, the song "Simple Things" encourages listeners to focus on the simple things in life and to find joy and value in them. The song serves to remind listeners of the importance of remembering these simple things and the potential loss that can come from forgetting them.
Line by Line Meaning
Simple Things, here and there
The small, everyday things in life are valuable and can be found all around us
Let them take away your cares
Focusing on simple things can help alleviate stress and worries
Memories of the things you've done
Reflecting on past experiences can bring joy and appreciation for the simple things
The dares you've lost, the games you've won
The ups and downs of life, both successes and failures, are worth remembering and cherishing
Simple things like this are worth a lot
The value of simple things should not be underestimated
Candy bars and twinklin' stars
Small pleasures like sweets and gazing at the night sky are worth savoring
Playing tag in the park, watching fireflies in the dark
Childhood memories of fun outdoor activities are valuable
Your first kiss, your first car
Milestones in life, like first romantic experiences and first vehicles, should be appreciated
Listen to the rustlin' leaves rustlin' from the tops of trees
Simple pleasures can be found in listening to nature
When the time comes they will fall
All good things eventually come to an end
But new ones grow when spring calls
The cycle of life brings new opportunities to experience more simple things
Funny how it always works that way
Life is full of cycles and patterns, including the cycle of the seasons
Sometimes simple things take many days
Appreciating simple things can take time and effort
Fallen leaves on the road, hear them blow outside your window
The sounds of nature, even something as simple as rustling leaves, can be calming and pleasant
Rake 'em up into a pile
Creating something out of simple things can be rewarding
One big jump, a simple smile
Even small victories can bring happiness and joy
Time is passing, you grow tall
Time moves quickly and it's important to appreciate the simple things while we can
Mark your height against a wall
A simple tradition of measuring height can hold special meaning over time
Simple things, they fade away
The simple things in life are temporary and should be appreciated while they last
Leave them for another day
It's important to prioritize enjoying simple things and not let them pass by unnoticed
Hair is dusted now with gray
As we age, appreciating simple things becomes increasingly important and meaningful
Skin is wrinklin' on your face
The effects of time can remind us of the beauty in simple things
Now your working days are done
Retirement and the end of a career can provide more time to reflect on and appreciate simple things
Now remember back when you were young
Reflecting on past experiences can bring back fond memories of simple things
Now it's rocking chairs, reminisce, the things you liked, the things you miss
Simple things can continue to hold meaning even in old age
Watching time, caterpillars crawl
Appreciating the small and peaceful moments in life can bring great joy
Simple things are always on your mind
The simple things in life can be a source of comfort and happiness
Look and see what simple things you find
It's important to actively seek out and enjoy simple things in life
Open your eyes and look and see what simple things you'll find
Encouragement to stay present and attentive to the simple things in life
Contributed by Ava B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.