Story Behind The Song
Writen to a sick friend whom, sadly, I could not help recover.
Song Description
Simple piano, acoustic and shakers arrangement, yet the harmonic structure, melody and lyrical content do more spophicated work, giving this track a stark yet unusual and touching beauty.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Poignant |
Subject |
Sorrow, Shyness |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Simple Minded Way
In my simple minded manner,
In my simple minded way,
I will wrap my arms around you,
'Till daylight breaks.
I will try to be of comfort,
And I will take the weight,
In my simple minded manner,
In my simple minded way.
Behind the ivy'd walls of a secret garden,
Grows a secret flower,
Starved of light, starved of water,
Yet she grow strong, she sing loud,
I will try my most to shine on her,
And I will dance for rain,
In my simple minded manner,
In my simple minded way.
Forgive my simple explanations,
For your complex situation,
And forgive my somewhat shy reactions.
Behind the ivy'd walls of a secret garden,
Grows a secret flower,
Starved of light, starved of water,
Yet she grow strong, she sing loud,
I will try my most to shine on her,
And I will dance for rain,
In my simple minded manner,
In my simple minded way.
Yes, I will try to be of comfort,
And yes, I will take the weight,
In my simple minded manner,
In my simple minded way.