Simple
Saints Lyrics
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And I know what to say
When you don't wanna say anything to anyone
I got stopped but I kept going
And I don't know what to do for fun
So I just keep looking out my window thinking what should I do
But all I see is how you're blocking my view
When you've been where I've been I swear, it's all so sentimental
And you know
That I was close to gone
But I kept going
The lyrics of "Simple" by Saints express the internal struggle of a person who is feeling stuck and lost in life. The verse "I got stopped but I kept going, and I don't know what to do for fun" highlights how the person is trying to move forward despite feeling directionless. They are aware of what they should say and do, but they are unable to make much progress. The line "When you've been where I've been I swear, it's all so sentimental" shows how the person has been through difficult times and this has made them more emotional and introspective.
The chorus of the song ("But I kept going") serves as a reminder that the person is resilient and strong enough to keep moving forward despite their struggles. They may feel uncertain about what the future holds, but they are determined to keep putting one foot in front of the other. The song's bridge ("Looking around, you count your friends and it's always falling") highlights the loneliness that may accompany this type of internal struggle.
Overall, "Simple" by Saints captures the universal experience of feeling lost and directionless in life, while also highlighting the strength and resilience it takes to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
I got stopped but I kept going
Despite facing obstacles, I refused to quit and persevered.
And I know what to say
I possess the words to express myself effectively.
When you don't wanna say anything to anyone
When others remain silent, I am able to speak up and communicate.
And I don't know what to do for fun
I am unsure of how to entertain myself.
So I just keep looking out my window thinking what should I do
I gaze outside, lost in thought, pondering how to occupy myself.
But all I see is how you're blocking my view
Unfortunately, my view is obstructed by you, hindering my ability to think freely.
When you've been where I've been I swear, it's all so sentimental
Experiencing similar hardships, I understand the emotional depth of our plight.
Looking around, you count your friends and it's always falling
Upon examining your social circle, you realize that your friend count is dwindling.
And you know
You are aware.
That I was close to gone
I was on the brink of giving up.
But I kept going
However, I persevered and continued on despite the odds.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jake Johnson
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@EuphoniaPooch
The Saints were massive. Songwriting anyone can admire. Cmon! clap clap
@jackietonge9998
RIP Chris Bailey - you're missed already. The Saints - best band ever.
@Hungry_Hunter
A brilliant song . It's got everything a great song needs a story of simple love a great guitar riff a snarling vocal and the middle 8 lead break is as good as it gets..... Simple love,,,Simple love Simple love,,,,,
@daevidharvey7113
Ingredients ... simple and perfect . I think bands themselves many times take for granted the chemistry that exists while they're in it .
@TheFairway8
Paralytic Tonight Dublin Tomorrow always loved this EP brilliant Saints brilliant Chris Bailey
@misterdavid5400
I had this album from which this track originates - Monkey Puzzle - and played it to an inch of its 33.3rd vinyl life, which was 'permanently borrowed' from a party I held at my old place in Auchenflower (several lives ago).
@jon6346
Best of the many versions of this.
@nic-ci_66-77
Albeit influenced by the sixties garage and the Detroit scene, they were possibly the first punk band.. I mean, from a technical point of view: the playing speed, the type of guitar distortion, the way of singing and its volume. They were doing punk in 1974 as recorded on the Most Primitive Band.. I'm not sure it's so important but anyway..
Other ideas?
@belenginebra4467
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@chuckabbate6241
killer