Simple thing
The Dots Lyrics


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I lost all I had in a minute
The whole way down from the top of the tree

I lost all I had in a minute
I never thought it could happen to me

Now it's such a simple thing when you're losing everything (2x)
I lost all I had in a minute, your love was like a rock to me
I lost all I had in a minute, now broken glass is all I see

And it's such a simple thing, when you're losing everything (2x)

I lost all I had in a minute
The whole way down from the top of the tree

I lost all I had in a minute, I never thought it could happen to me

But it's such a simple thing, when you're losing everything





Why it's such a simple thing, when you're losing everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Dots' song Simple Thing describe the abrupt loss of all that one had, and the subsequent feeling of devastation that accompanies such a loss. The imagery of falling down from the top of a tree adds to the feeling of suddenness and helplessness. The repetition of the phrase "I lost all I had in a minute" emphasizes just how quickly everything can change.


The second stanza compares the loss to a broken relationship, with the love being described as a rock and the aftermath as broken glass. The chorus repeats the idea that when one is losing everything, it becomes a simple thing, perhaps suggesting that in the face of such adversity, everything else seems insignificant. The final lines question why losing everything is such a simple thing.


Overall, the song captures the feeling of helplessness and despair that can come with sudden and significant loss. Its simple melody and lyrics convey a poignant message that will resonate with anyone who has experienced such a loss.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost all I had in a minute
Everything I had was taken away from me unexpectedly


The whole way down from the top of the tree
I fell from my high position, losing everything along the way


I never thought it could happen to me
I never expected to lose everything in such a short amount of time


Your love was like a rock to me
Your love was a source of stability in my life


Now broken glass is all I see
Everything is shattered and broken


And it's such a simple thing, when you're losing everything
Losing everything reduces life to its simplest and most basic form


Why it's such a simple thing, when you're losing everything
Questioning why life becomes so simple in the face of such loss




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