Lynyrd Skynyrd

Simple Man, one of Skynyrd's more profound songs, has a habit of running through my head quite a lot lately. One good reason for this could be the fact that I have a son in jail for possession and sales of Meth. As a parent, I ask myself where I went wrong. It took me a long time to realize that we can only do so much for them, and then when the time comes to turn those precious little bundles loose into adulthood, the rest is up to them. We can offer advice and hope that they take it, but we can't live their lives for them or learn the lessons that they have to learn. If I could, I would. I would marry him off to a woman that was his soul mate, ensure that he had a job that he was happy with and could live well on, give him the children that he always wanted, and ensure that he lived happily ever after. A mother's dream for all of her children. Be a simple man, find a simple life, don't forget about your creator, and live a good life.

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 something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Wont you do this for me son,
If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich mans gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.



Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.


And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Wont you do this for me son,
If you can?