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 man’s 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.
-Lynyrd Skynyrd
Simple Man… my favorite song in the whole wide world and it’s the kind of man I strive to be. For me, it’s a song that not only entertains, but explains what a man should be… of course there is more to a man than what this song depicts, but the basics are pretty much laid out right here.
Life isn’t a race. It’s meant to be lived, true. But it’s not a race to the grave. There are things that we all want to do before we die, but there is plenty of time…soak up each moment and truly ENJOY each moment. And when things go wrong, know that it’s not the end of the world. Keep your head held high, and keep on keeping on…troubles come, and they will pass. And no matter what, there’s always that someone upstairs looking out for you, holding your hand, and walking through the fire with you. Be something you understand. Be who you are, and no one else. Don’t complicate your life or yourself. Don’t make things more complicated than they have to be, and when possible, simplify the things that you can; accept the things that you can’t and move on. Money, cars, and riches are nice, but not necessary. Focus on your happiness and live in the now. Don’t worry about all the other stuff. The riches will all come in their due time. Forget your lust for rich man’s gold, all that you need is in your soul. And if you live like this, taking it one day at a time, one foot in front of the other focusing on the important things in life, you’ll find yourself, your happiness and ultimately, your satisfaction. Just be you, do what’s right…be… a Simple Man.
-Tyler Edmonds
12/26/08
