Detroit trio, Noman, explore the history of punk and folk and find their so… Read Full Bio ↴Detroit trio, Noman, explore the history of punk and folk and find their sound somewhere in between, creating a delicate intermediary with pop-hinted melodies through raspy rousing vocals that can both inspire and enrage. Noman’s all-around-and-all-falling-down drum-styling and humming guitar licks set a disarming stylized groove that’s distinct to their own blend of grimy folk with pedal-to-the-metal punk rock.

Touring in support of their second full length album Broadcast, released on Woodbridge Records and recorded by Steve Albini, Noman roots around in the skeleton-stacked closet of punk, while melding rough, smoky British folk and rah-rah-rousing jigs, to create a sound that combines Dylan and The Pogues with the pop of The Clash and the fierceness of American Steel.

"...a covertly acoustic-fronted, bass-free, emo and garage/punk-informed power trio rock with pleasantly proficient harmonies. " from Real Detroit - Keith N. Dusenberry.

Simple
Noman Lyrics

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with the sun
on your lips,
you turn around
and spit.

you spit the moon right out of your mouth
for me,
you touch the sky and start to shout

removing all my doubts

chorus:

I could really love you,
I could give my heart away.
I could really love you,
it's so simple,
it's so simple.

I picture
my ideal.
how it looks,
and how it feels.

no more dreams turning to armchairs
again.
no more plans turning to blank stares,
as long as you are there.

(chorus)

it's so simple, simple, simple...

I could really love you,
it's so simple.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Noman's song "Simple" appear to be a love song about finding someone who makes everything in life feel easy and effortless. The opening lines mention the sun on the lips and spitting out the moon, which could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they've found someone who can achieve anything they desire. The verses continue with the singer describing their ideal partner and how they no longer have to worry about their dreams and plans falling apart as long as this person is there in their life.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I could really love you, it's so simple" several times, emphasizing the idea that love can be uncomplicated and easy when the right person is involved. Overall, the message seems to be one of hope and optimism that true love can bring about a sense of simplicity and ease to life.

Line by Line Meaning

with the sun on your lips,
You have an aura around you due to the sun shining on you and it's on your lips.

you turn around and spit.
You turn yourself around and spit to clear your mouth.

you spit the moon right out of your mouth for me,
You amaze me by spitting the moon out of your mouth effortlessly.

you touch the sky and start to shout removing all my doubts
You reach the heights of happiness and scream, eliminating all doubts in my mind.

I picture my ideal.
I imagine my dream person who I always wanted by my side.

how it looks, and how it feels.
I envision what they look like and how they make me feel.

no more dreams turning to armchairs again.
My dreams will not be left unfulfilled and become meaningless, again.

no more plans turning to blank stares, as long as you are there.
My plans will not be left undone and make me feel unfulfilled, since you'll be with me.

I could really love you,
I could express my love to you.

I could give my heart away.
I could surrender my heart to you.

it's so simple, it's so simple.
Loving you is not complicated, it's very easy and uncomplicated.

I could really love you, it's so simple.
I could pour out my affection to you, and it's not difficult anymore, it's simple and easy.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TIM BOWNESS, STEVEN WILSON

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