Simple
The Fridays Lyrics

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Let's fake a wish that the coast was closer
Tie our shoes and pretend we're sober
It's alright
But no we're not alright
Pick a song and we'll sing it backwards
Won't get caught when we sing the bad words
It's alright
But no we're not alright

With simple tones in microphones aah
Give me a key and I'll sing it flat
Give me love and don't ask for it back
It's alright
But no we're not alright
We've got the cash so let's blow it nowhere
No need to save cause I see you don't care
It's alright
But no we're not alright
With simple tones in microphones aah
I can sing or I think I can try
I can drink I can drive I can die
And while you sleep
Just dream that I'm alright
Cause simple tones in microphones
Remind me I'm
I'm not alone
With simple tones in microphones aah
I can sing or I think I can try
I can drink I can drive I can die
And while you sleep
Just dream that I'm alright
Cause simple tones in microphones
Remind me I'm
I can sing or I think I can try
I can drink I can drive I can die
And while you sleep
Dream that I'm alright
Cause simple tones in microphones

Remind me I'm
I'm not alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Simple" by The Fridays tells a story of two people who are pretending to be okay even though they are not. They wish that they were closer to the coast and that they could go sing and drink there together. They realize that they only have each other and they can make the best of their situation by singing songs backwards, using microphones, and just being themselves. They admit to having cash to spend unnecessarily but they do not care because they have each other. The ending of the song is a plea for one person to dream that the other is okay because in reality, the person may not be okay.

The lyrics suggest that the two people are struggling with something, possibly their relationship, and are trying to keep themselves distracted by singing songs and drinking. They know that they are not alright but they are trying to make the best of their situation. The reference to singing songs backwards and using microphones is almost like a metaphor for the two people trying to reverse their problems and put on a show for themselves and others. The simple tones in the microphones remind them that they are not alone and that they have each other.

Overall, the lyrics of "Simple" paint a picture of two people trying to cope with something that they cannot fix. They are pretending to be okay and using music and alcohol to distract themselves. The ending of the song is a bit ominous as one person pleads for the other to dream that they are okay. It is almost like a foreshadowing of something bad happening. The simple tones in the microphones keep reminding them that they are not alone but the question remains, will they be okay?

Line by Line Meaning

Let's fake a wish that the coast was closer
Let's pretend that we are somewhere else and escape reality for a bit

Tie our shoes and pretend we're sober
Let's pretend that everything is okay and that we haven't been drinking

It's alright
We can carry on with our charade and pretend that everything is fine

But no we're not alright
In reality, we are struggling and things are not okay

Pick a song and we'll sing it backwards
Let's do something silly and fun to distract ourselves from our problems

Won't get caught when we sing the bad words
We can be reckless when we're alone and not worry about the consequences

With simple tones in microphones aah
Music can bring us comfort and solace

Give me a key and I'll sing it flat
I'll do my best to sing, even if I'm not very good at it

Give me love and don't ask for it back
I want to give my love away freely without worrying about receiving anything in return

We've got the cash so let's blow it nowhere
We have money, but we don't have any real purpose for it so we'll just spend it aimlessly

No need to save cause I see you don't care
We don't have anyone to impress or provide for, so we can be careless with our money and not worry about the future

I can sing or I think I can try
I have the ability to express myself through music, even if I'm not very talented

I can drink I can drive I can die
I have the freedom to make choices, even if they are dangerous or reckless

And while you sleep, just dream that I'm alright
I don't want to worry or burden anyone with my problems, so I'll pretend that I'm okay when others aren't around

Cause simple tones in microphones remind me I'm not alone
Music can provide a sense of community and belonging, and remind me that others are going through similar struggles

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dominic Zinn, Lee Klein

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