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Nick Harper — Simple
Album: Miracles for Beginners
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Total ratings: 115









Released: 2007
Length: 4:33
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Simple

Simple

Simple

No drums, no bass,
No style, nice easy pace,
Simple

Same chords, different order,
Nothing to declare at the border,
Simple

Same cut, same chase,
Same old shoes, same old face,
Simple
Simple

Same faults, same flaws,
Do re mi, and that's all,
Simple
Simple

I've got everything I need
I've got everything I need
I've got everything I need
And more...

Glass of wine, laugh at a joke,
A good time down the line, if it ain't brke,
Simple
Simple

Acoustic guitar, and a kiss on the cheek,
Edited highlights of the week,
Simple
Simple


Food, clothing, shelter,
Simple
Simple

Life, the universe and everything,
Simple
Simple

We've got everything we need
We've got everything we need
We've got everything we need
And more...

No symbol, no logo, no product placement,
No market, no how, no no no no no no no,
Simple

No enticing jiggerycakery,
No icing from the bakery,
Simple
Simple

One, two, three,
Simple
Simple

Life, the universe and everything,
Simple
Simple

We've got everything we need
We've got everything we need
We've got everything we need
And more...

Simple
Simple
Simple
Comments (44)add comment
the lyrics make this song a lot of fun.

The echoes in the background are a bit annoying, the song could use a better chorus. "we've got everything we need" is like a pre-chorus that leads to nothing...
Posted 15 years ago by StickerSticker    [ Reply ]
I love Bills comments before putting this song on, and I like, getting 8 from me {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by Loreweaver    [ Reply ]
Could be a miracle for a beginner, probably not for a professional musician. This one only rates a 2.

Posted 15 years ago by Eric_Denison    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, I don't like it, but it is 100 times better than that Blue Sky Thinking song!
Posted 16 years ago by Atlantis    [ Reply ]
 Irisheyes wrote:
This is a very interesting fellow. He covers a range such as I've not heard from an acoustic performer. Bring him back over to Ireland soon!
 
Let's just send him to Ireland for good... No wait, I like Ireland.  Can we just simply send him away?

Posted 16 years ago by HeyMickey    [ Reply ]
 bodhi wrote:
this song reflects everything that is boring, white bread and anodyne about Ben Harper.  Existential questions submerged in bland banalities. 
 

Except that this isn't Ben Harper.

Posted 16 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]

Time to retire this, Bill.  Not makin' the cut.
Posted 16 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
this song reflects everything that is boring, white bread and anodyne about Ben Harper.  Existential questions submerged in bland banalities. 
Posted 16 years ago by bodhi    [ Reply ]
Let's see, how to say this in a non negative, relatively pleasant way ??? Ummmmmmm, this is really, well, not good.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
He has everything he needs...
I have a mute button...{#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Check out more here if you don't like this.

https://www.harperspace.com
https://www.myspace.com/harperspace

or try this. He's about to climb and sing atop Machu Picchu, Peru, to raise funds and awareness for cancer charity, Love Hope Strength Foundation.
https://www.perurocks.org
Posted 16 years ago by IceCream    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:
Well, this is the 2nd Nick Harper song I've heard now, and I gotta say, I REALLY don't care for his music.
 
As heard from his father's music- "I really don't dig his scene"

Posted 16 years ago by ecocommie    [ Reply ]
moi j'aime bien, la voix est bonne, la rythmique est sympa, c'est gai...
 
Posted 16 years ago by fraiseetvalerie    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 16 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Well, this is the 2nd Nick Harper song I've heard now, and I gotta say, I REALLY don't care for his music.
Posted 16 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Simple Simon met the pie man going to the fair.
Said Simple Simon to the pie man:-
"UUUHHHH..."
Posted 16 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
Jesus Toast does not approve
Posted 16 years ago by vonwienerhousen    [ Reply ]
keep it
Posted 16 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
This song almost makes Dengue Fever sound pleasant by comparison.  {#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
{#Eh}

those weird backup singers are making me feel all creepy... and not in a nice way.
Posted 16 years ago by rosedraws    [ Reply ]
 window wrote:
This one is so out of the ordinary, I don't quite know how to react. 
It is rather compelling, though I have to say I like Phish's Simple better.
 

You mean this was a cover of something? yikes
Posted 16 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
This one is so out of the ordinary, I don't quite know how to react. 
It is rather compelling, though I have to say I like Phish's Simple better.
Posted 16 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm asymmetrical,,,,not so simple
Posted 16 years ago by Kaisersosay    [ Reply ]
Gee, I kinda like this. I guess I'm in the minority for now.
Posted 16 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Well, that was irritating.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
so simple - rate as a 2

{#Cowboy}

Posted 16 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
hello overplayed!
Posted 16 years ago by blacklite    [ Reply ]

this dude sounds too smart for his own good; not a bad tune but he could use a weekend pal-ing around with Ray Davies; would do wonders for his lexical ambitions


Posted 16 years ago by canadapaul    [ Reply ]
 justlistening wrote:
Odd.  Don't always like his voice.  But still, I don't hate it.  Compelling to listen to.  Can't decide.
 
I've decided now.  The adjective that was eluding me was obnoxious. 

Posted 16 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAUGH!!!  My ears are bleeding!!!  {#Stop}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
9
Posted 16 years ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
Holy crap.  A new Nick Harper song, and it's light-years WORSE than "blue sky thinking." {#Puke}

 

{#Yes}{#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
This is a very interesting fellow. He covers a range such as I've not heard from an acoustic performer. Bring him back over to Ireland soon!
Posted 16 years ago by Irisheyes    [ Reply ]
42. {#Angel}
Posted 16 years ago by meurglys3    [ Reply ]
Different, unique, fun - simple! {#Daisy}
Posted 16 years ago by scotpaulabear    [ Reply ]
I've never heard anything like this before.. amazing stuff! Bring on more Nick Harper!!!
Posted 16 years ago by liudikne    [ Reply ]
The lyrics are clever, the guitar playing is sublime, added effects are minimalist but impeccable, and the vocals are superb.

Simply brilliant!
Posted 16 years ago by Mittens1234    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this song! It IS very different and shows his vocal range off. More please!
Posted 16 years ago by IceCream    [ Reply ]
Holy crap.  A new Nick Harper song, and it's light-years WORSE than "blue sky thinking." {#Puke}

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
simply annoying, really, it's that simple
Posted 16 years ago by ober9000    [ Reply ]
Odd.  Don't always like his voice.  But still, I don't hate it.  Compelling to listen to.  Can't decide.
Posted 16 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
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Posted 16 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
Simple?  Yes.  Annoying?  No question.
Posted 16 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
Another new one? Gorsh.
Posted 16 years ago by baltimorelovejoy    [ Reply ]