When my only son was 15 this was my song to him and what i wanted for him in life In 2006 we seen lynard skynard in concert in st Louis , mo and we danced together under the stars that night when they came on stage and played simple man. Mama told me when i was young / come sit beside me, my only son / and listen closely to what i say / and if you do this, it'll help you some sunny day, ah yeah / (be a simple man The song’s meaning centers on a mother’s advice to her son, teaching him how to live a good, meaningful life With moving lyrics and a powerful melody, “simple man” has become one of the band’s most enduring songs
This article will break down the lyrics of “simple man”, exploring the deeper meaning behind each section. Simple man lyrics & meanings Mama told me when i was young / come sit beside me, my only son / and listen closely to what i say / and if you do this, it will help you some sunny day / / take your time,don't live too fast / troubles will come and they will pass / go find a woman and you'll find love / and don't forget son, there is someone up above / / and be a simple kind of man / be. Mama told me when i was young come sit beside me, my only son and listen closely to what i say and. Mama told me when i was young come sit beside me, my only son and listen closely to what i say and if you do this i…
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