Simple
jawn Lyrics

I'm a little bit tired
The singer is feeling physically and emotionally exhausted.

But I can't sleep tonight
Despite feeling tired, the singer is struggling to fall asleep.

I'm a little bit tired
The singer reiterates their exhaustion.

A few things on my mind
The artist is preoccupied with some thoughts or concerns.

Cos I've heard
The artist is citing some common wisdom that they have encountered.

That you can't always be happy
The singer acknowledges the truth that it's impossible to sustain happiness all the time.

You can't always be laughing
Similarly, the singer notes that laughter and joy are not always possible to achieve.

You can't always be good
The artist implies that it's difficult to always maintain a positive or virtuous attitude or behavior.

I'm a little bit tired
Once again, the artist emphasizes their fatigue.

I think I've lost my joy
The artist admits to experiencing a loss of happiness or satisfaction.

Got a little bit tired
The singer rephrases the previous line.

I think I've lost my joy
The artist repeats their sense of missing contentment.

Cos I've heard
Again, the singer is citing an idea they've heard before.

That you can't always be happy
The singer reiterates the common wisdom about the impermanence of happiness.

You can't always be laughing
The singer repeats that joy and humor aren't always possible.

You can't always be good
The artist reminds us that even a good person can struggle to keep up their positive qualities.

And I've heard
The artist introduces another idea they've encountered.

That you can't always be pleasing
The singer suggests that it's unrealistic to always aim to please others.

You can't always believe in
The singer implies that one can't always have faith or trust in someone or something.

and you can't always be you
Finally, the artist asserts that being true to oneself can also pose challenges.

Oh, I wish that I were simple
The artist wishes for a simpler, easier life.

I wish that I were good
The artist wishes they were inherently more virtuous or moral.

I wish that I were simple
The singer repeats their desire for simplicity.

Wish that I were good
The artist repeats their longing for goodness.

Wish that I was better now
The singer expresses a sense of urgency in their desire to improve themselves.