Give Me That
T.J. Cass Lyrics


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I don't believe in frettin' and grievin',
Why mess around with strife?
I never was cut out to step and strut out.
Give me the simple life.

Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant.
Those things roll off my knife,
Just serve me tomatoes, and mashed potatoes,
Give me the simple life.

A cottage small is all I'm after,
Not one that's spacious and wide.
A house that rings with joy and laughter
And the ones you love inside.

Some like the high road, I like the low road,
Free from the care and strife.




Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeed-y,
Give me the simple life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in T.J. Cass's song "Give Me That" convey a message about finding happiness and contentment in the simple things in life. The opening lines "I don't believe in frettin' and grievin', Why mess around with strife?" suggest a person who chooses not to waste time worrying about the difficulties in life. The following lines "I never was cut out to step and strut out. Give me the simple life." harken back to an earlier era when life was less complicated and people were content with a low-key lifestyle.


The chorus continues the theme of simplicity, with the singer expressing a preference for basic foods and a small, cozy home filled with loved ones. The lines "Some like the high road, I like the low road, Free from the care and strife. Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeed-y, Give me the simple life." emphasize the idea that a simple life may seem unglamorous or second-rate to some, but to the singer, it represents a desirable and fulfilling existence.


Overall, "Give Me That" is a call to embrace a modest and unpretentious way of living. The lyrics suggest that by focusing on what truly matters-- family, love, and the simple pleasures of life-- we can find true happiness and satisfaction.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't believe in frettin' and grievin',
I do not believe in worrying and being unhappy,


Why mess around with strife?
Why bother with conflict and difficulties?


I never was cut out to step and strut out.
I was not meant to show off or be flamboyant.


Give me the simple life.
I prefer a straightforward, uncomplicated existence.


Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant.
Some people enjoy fancy meals.


Those things roll off my knife,
However, those things are not important to me.


Just serve me tomatoes, and mashed potatoes,
I am content with simple foods like tomatoes and mashed potatoes.


A cottage small is all I'm after,
I only desire a small, modest home.


Not one that's spacious and wide.
I do not need a large or extravagant house.


A house that rings with joy and laughter
However, I do want a home filled with happiness and laughter


And the ones you love inside.
With the people who are important to me by my side.


Some like the high road, I like the low road,
While some prefer the extravagant path, I prefer a simpler one.


Free from the care and strife.
Without worry or conflict.


Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeed-y,
It may sound cheesy or unsophisticated, but it is true,


Give me the simple life.
I want to live a life based on simplicity and contentment.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY RUBY, RUBE BLOOM

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00:01 NELLY: HOT IN HERE
01:36 KELIS: MILKSHAKE
02:47 RAY J: WAIT A MINUTE
04:01 JADAKISS: KNOCK YA SELF OUT
04:52 BEENIE MAN & MYA: GIRLS DEM SUGAR
06:53 WAYNE WONDER: NO LETTING GO
07:30 SEAN PAUL: GET BUSY
08:44 AKON: I WANNA LOVE YOU
09:57 MR CHEEKS: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
11:10 SUNSHNINE ANDERSON: HEARD IT ALL BEFORE
12:27 MUSIQ SOULCHILD: JUST FRIENDS (SUNNY)
13:37 FABOLOUS F/ TAMIA: SO INTO YOU
15:21 ASHANTI: FOOLSIH
16:12 FAT JOE F/ ASHANTI: WHATS LUV
17:52 JA RULE F/ ASHANTI: ALWAYS ON TIME



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I'm 40 now but.... Dahmn! We had an amazing youth! ❤️ I thank all artists

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Right

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