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Simple
The Violet Archers Lyrics
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For the one who wants it so
You bet your bottom dollar
It'll cost less than you know
Blue hearts blue tears
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Blue skies waiting
On the other shore
A simple life's no mystery
Confusion lies without
Get washed in the water
Feel your light pour out
Do I know how
How will I know
Cast the ropes that bind you
Get in that boat and row
Forsake not what's around you
For simple is close at hand
You might get tossed on water
But keep your heart peeled for land
Blue hearts blue tears
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Blue skies and blossoms
On the other shore
The Violet Archers's song "Simple" is a contemplative piece that describes the beauty in simplicity. The opening line "simple things are waiting for the one who wants it so "suggests that the fulfilment of one's life lies not in the grandiose but in the simple pleasures of life. The second line "You bet your bottom dollar, It'll cost less than you know." further buttresses the idea that simple things in life come at little or no cost, indicating that it is not the possession that brings happiness but the appreciation of what one has.
The chorus - "Blue hearts blue tears, Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore, Blue skies waiting On the other shore" - is an artistic representation of the emotional journey one goes through in life, with ups and downs that make us better people. The blue skies waiting on the other shore are symbolic of the hope that lies ahead in life. The second verse, "A simple life's no mystery, Confusion lies without, Get washed in the water, Feel your light pour out" suggests that simplicity brings clarity and a sense of peacefulness that is often hard to find in the chaos of modern life.
The final verse encourages listeners to explore life and not take for granted what is around them. "Forsake not what's around you, For simple is close at hand, You might get tossed on water, But keep your heart peeled for land." This line urges people to keep their hearts open and be willing to explore the beauty that presents itself in life despite setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Simple things are waiting
There are basic and uncomplicated things that are waiting for us.
For the one who wants it so
These simple things are for those who desire them.
You bet your bottom dollar
You can be sure
It'll cost less than you know
That the price of these simple things is not as high as you might have thought.
Blue hearts blue tears
Heartache and sadness.
Blue 'n' bruised 'n' sore
Physical and emotional pain.
Blue skies waiting
Happiness and joy are on the horizon.
On the other shore
Just out of reach, but close enough to see.
A simple life's no mystery
A basic and unencumbered existence is not hard to understand.
Confusion lies without
Complexity and bewilderment exist outside of simplicity.
Get washed in the water
Cleanse yourself.
Feel your light pour out
Let your inner radiance shine for all to see.
Do I know how
I am uncertain.
How will I know
I am unsure how to proceed.
Cast the ropes that bind you
Release yourself from the things that hold you back.
Get in that boat and row
Take control and move forward with purpose.
Forsake not what's around you
Do not abandon the things that are already in your life.
For simple is close at hand
Simplicity is within reach.
You might get tossed on water
The journey toward simplicity may not always be smooth sailing.
But keep your heart peeled for land
Stay alert for the moments of clarity and peace that will guide you to simplicity.
Blue skies and blossoms
Beauty and happiness abound.
On the other shore
It is within reach.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peta J Bread
What a brilliant piece of mastery. Just makes me all happy and calm inside.
amy zaryac
omg my hero!!!!
Katie Conner
@azaryac me too! I just heard that song for the 1st time on pandora and I'm trying to find it for another listen!
TheAsthmaticCat
Haha, no problem :) Surprised it wasn't on here before.
TheAsthmaticCat
For those who still care, I actually did after long last :) Check it out, it's insane that you can't even find half of their songs. I have most of them, taking requests for uploads.
johnlen3
I heard this song on Pandora a couple of days ago. My Dad passed a year ago and he was a simple man. I love you DAD.
amy zaryac
I need someone to upload "you and I"
Yadira Gomez
Same here!!!