Simple Man:

While listening to the soundtrack to Almost Famous on my ipod, I reviewed the album's list of songs. It's been a long, long time since I'd seen the movie and had forgotten how many really wonderful songs were included: Tiny Dancer (of course!), I've Seen All Good People, Slip Away, Feel Flows, America, and so on. But the one that jumped out at me was Lynyrd Skynyrd's Simple Man. The message made me think of a young man I know (Robert) and his wise mother. What lyrics! I can't stop thinking about the powerful words...

"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.

Oh, 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.

And maybe some day you'll love and understand.

Baby, be a simple kind of man.

Won't 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."