Simple Song
The Shins
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Well this is just a simple song To say what you done I told you about all those fears And away they did run You sure must be strong And you feel like an ocean Being warmed by the sun When I was just nine years old I swear that I dreamed Your face on a football field And a kiss that I kept Under my vest Apart from everything But the heart in my chest I know that things can really get rough when you go it alone Don't go thinking you gotta be tough, to play like a stone Could be there's nothing else in our lives so critical As this little hole My life in an upturned boat, marooned on a cliff You brought me a great big flood And you gave me a lift To care, what a gift You tell me with your tongue And your breath was in my lungs And you float over the rift I know that things can really get rough when you go it alone Don't go thinking you gotta be tough, to play like a stone Could be there's nothing else in our lives so critical As this little hole Well this will be a simple song To say what you've done I told you about all those years And away they did run You sure must be strong And you feel like an ocean Being warmed by the sun Remember walking a mile to your house, a glow in the dark I made a fumblin' play for your heart and the extra, the spark You wore a charm in the chain that I stole especially for you Love's such a delicate thing that we do, we've nothing to prove Which I never knew
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Written by: JAMES MERCER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Simple Song" by "The Shins" falls under the Indie Pop genre, combining elements of pop music with the aesthetic of independent, or non-mainstream, music culture.
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Album and Release InformationThe song is part of the album, "Port of Morrow" and was released as the lead single in January 2012. It is the fourth album by this American indie rock band.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being part of an indie rock band, "Simple Song" successfully made it to several mainstream music charts. It peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
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Music Video NotabilityThe music video for "Simple Song" was highlighted due to the appearance of the band's frontman James Mercer's real-life wife and daughter in the video, and has racked up over 10 million views on YouTube.
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TV Show FeatureThe song was used in the finale of the US television series, "How I Met Your Mother". This feature gave the song an extra boost in popularity.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was praised for its catchy tune and thought-provoking lyrics. Pitchfork, a respected music publication, named it the 75th best track of 2012.
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Commercial UsageAdditionally, the song "Simple Song" has also been used in commercials, increasing its recognition in mainstream culture.
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Song ThemeThe theme of the song delves into the certainty in a relationship and the affirmation of love, which is suggested by the song title, "Simple Song".
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Band's EvolutionThe song matches the evolution of The Shins as they transitioned from a lo-fi indie rock band to a more polished pop sound.
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Grammy NominationThe album "Port of Morrow" featuring "Simple Song" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Alternative Music Album.
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