After graduating dbClifford played in a British band where he developed a love for performing live and coincidentally met the fellow musician with whom he recorded his first demo album in 2000, Supernova. After a short stint in LA he decided to move to Victoria British Columbia where he settled in very comfortably.
It was the death of his mother that brought him back to France where he was able to reflect on what was really important in his life. Music was the outlet he used to express his thoughts. By January 2004 he had ten songs written in his father’s house. Shortly thereafter he returned to Victoria where he recorded the album. He also produced and played all of the instruments on his own: the upright piano, live drums, bass, guitar and vocals on the album. This was the birth of RECYCLABLE.
By the end of 2005 he had signed with Nettwerk Management and Nettwerk One (publishing). Early in 2006 he signed on with SONY BMG MUSIC (Canada) INC.
RECYCLABLE's depth and focus attest to dbClifford's vision as an artist. “I wanted to create a timeless record and RECYCLABLE seemed to be the perfect description.”
This August Daniel moved to Toronto from Victoria and will soon be hitting the road with his two band members to introduce their unforgettable live show to audiences across the country.
Simple Things
dbClifford Lyrics
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They say the human race is dying.
Boys and girls are crying
In a picture of their nations fighting…
The more I think about it,
The harder it gets for me to find the things that
Used to make me happy and I know it’s all been said before but
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
I need all the things that make me smile,
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want all the things sent from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
And make this world a better place
When I’m feeling down, I think of
Simple things that help me get by…
Power and religion
Are holding hands against all reason,
Soon the politicians
Will be touching little boys with the pope’s permission…
I never thought I’d cry
From seeing people die for their own convictions
I know it’s all been said before
But still you don’t seem to stop the war
I need peace and I need love,
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
I need all the things that make me smile,
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want all the things sent from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
And make this world a better place
I need the simple things that help me get by
I give no name to those who claim
The right to use our lives for power games
Leaders and rulers
I believe will soon shoot us
If we don’t stand and fight
For our right to a better world
And I know it’s all been said before
But still you don’t seem to stop the war…
When it’s all too much
And I’m feeling low…
When it’s all too much,
I need simple things like peace
And I need love
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
Oh no, no, no,
**repeat
I need peace and I need love,
I need all the things sent from above,
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie
I need all the things that make me smile,
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want all the things sent from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
And make this world a better place
The song "Simple Things" by dbClifford is a reflection on the state of the world and how it can be overwhelming, making it hard to find happiness. The lyrics address topics such as war, politics, religion, and power struggles. The song seeks peace, love, and simplicity in life. The opening lines of the song draw attention to the bleak headlines that depict the human race as dying; the undercurrent of this is the fact that people are fighting for their nations which underscores the larger problem of war and politics. The verse notes how it's become difficult to find happiness and the things that bring peace, joy, and love in the face of such strife.
A recurring theme throughout the song is the need for "the simple things" that help one get by. The chorus emphasizes the desire for chocolate cake, lemon pie, rain, and sunshine - things from above that make one smile and bring positivity to life. These simple things are contrasted with more profound themes like religious and political power struggles that have disastrous results. The second verse touches upon how power and religion align to manipulate masses of people, leading to horrendous consequences. The last few lines bring the idea of fighting for a better world to the forefront, insisting that there needs to be action instead of just words to stop war and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m checking out the headlines,
I'm reading the news
They say the human race is dying.
The news is reporting that humanity is struggling
Boys and girls are crying
Children are upset
In a picture of their nations fighting…
The news is showing a photo of countries in conflict
The more I think about it,
After thinking about it more
The harder it gets for me to find the things that
It becomes more difficult to find things
Used to make me happy and I know it’s all been said before but
Things that used to bring me joy have already been discussed
I need peace and I need love,
I require peace and love
I need all the things sent from above,
I require everything that is believed to come from a higher power
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie,
I like chocolate cake and lemon pie
I need all the things that make me smile,
I need everything that brings me happiness
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want both rain and sunshine
I want all the things sent from the sky
I also want things that come from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
Things that bring me joy
And make this world a better place
Improve the world
When I’m feeling down, I think of
When I'm unhappy, I think about
Simple things that help me get by…
Easy activities that help me feel better
Power and religion
Groups of people with authority and organized belief systems
Are holding hands against all reason,
They are working together unreasonably
Soon the politicians
Leaders of nations
Will be touching little boys with the pope’s permission…
Making inappropriate contact with minors with the pope's consent
I never thought I’d cry
I did not expect to cry
From seeing people die for their own convictions
I am emotional after witnessing people die for their beliefs
I know it’s all been said before
I understand that these ideas have been expressed in the past
But still you don’t seem to stop the war
Despite this, there is still war
I give no name to those who claim
I don't name those who assert
The right to use our lives for power games
Claiming that they have control over people's lives for their gain
Leaders and rulers
Heads of nations
I believe will soon shoot us
I think they will harm us
If we don’t stand and fight
If we don't resist
For our right to a better world
To achieve a better world
When it’s all too much
When it becomes overwhelming
And I’m feeling low…
And I'm feeling unhappy
I need simple things like peace
Things that provide peace
And I need love
And I need love
Oh no, no, no,
Expressing discontent
I need peace and I need love,
I need peace and love
I need all the things sent from above,
I require everything believed to come from a higher power
I need chocolate cake and lemon pie
I want chocolate cake and lemon pie
I need all the things that make me smile,
I require everything that gives me joy
I want rain, and I want sunshine,
I want both rain and sunshine
I want all the things sent from the sky
Things that come from the sky
That put a smile upon my face,
Things that make me happy
And make this world a better place
Improve the world
Contributed by Miles N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AcidJazzSoulFunk
DB, you are a true genuis. Keep knocking out these tracks with great beats and harmonies and music lovers will continue to recognise your talents man!
Chris Pollitt
Love this song!
James Collins
Pop brilliance!
gambounet
J'aime toujours autant !!!!
stefflp
Favorite song in the world
4つ3つ
発売当初購入していつも聞いてたんだけど2022年になって初めてMV見てこんな方が歌ってたんだと知りました。
ちょっとイメージと違った😀
jonathan5248
Where do you perform this songs db??
123cocololo
DB it's me Chloe
Mohamed Ridha Somai
Elton John is passing by !!!