This band really are helping me through a tough time. I'm a recovering drug addict/ alcoholic. I can't believe almost 50 years later theyre music is still helping people through grief and hard times. I would like to send my love and warmest heart felt wishes to everyone that's commented. Love to you all. Xxxxx.Thankyou so so much lynrd skynrd. You're music will live forever Xxxxxxxxxxx
My son died one week ago, it was his favorite song , it was his phone ring. he was 41 years old. he just got his life right with the lord. I guess the Lord needed to take him now. I am his mom and I miss him, please lord give me strength to except your will.
My son was 21 when he passed away. His two sisters picked their songs to be played and this was the song I chose to play at his funeral. It couldn't have been any more perfect. There were probably 250 people that attended and there wasn't a dry eye in the chapel on that day. Many thanks to Lynard Skynyrd for a song that has so much meaning to me. You Rock!! Your memories live on Brent Aaron Burgess!! One Love!
My brother was 11 yrs. younger than me, but my best friend. He died on his 44 th Birthday in a MC accident. I knew this was his favorite song, but never really sat down to listen to all the words ... I still cry today ... yrs. later.
My "step"father Richard was the greatest man I've ever known. He loved my mom and her 3 crazy kids as his own for years without anything in return until we were old enough to realize how lucky we were to have such a great man in our lives. He taught us to love Jesus, be decent people, work hard, and take care of each other. He had a band and also taught us so much about music. After 30 years of being married to my mom, he passed away in 2020. My siblings and our spouses wrote his eulogy and made sure this song, Simple Man, was the 1st heard by everyone in the church who attended. He was the greatest man. I am so fortunate to have had 30 years of his time on earth being my dad.
I'm so thankful you had Richard as a father. Although its bitter sweet that he is no longer here in the physical , I'm sure his love still surrounds you. Xx
My mom was terminally ill and she wrote me a letter to read after she passed, and she told me to listen to this whenever I was missing her or feeling lost. Rest in peace, Mom.
Gods in need of Angel's , your Mom fit the bill, cause she already had wings, and a light that shined too bright for this old world. Blessings my friend...❤
When I feel like giving up and losing hope, this song reminds me to keep on going and to trust in the Lord. I pray anyone going through dark times will be free from that dark hole. Amen 🙏🏼
I used to listen to this on the front porch with my Dad as a teenager... it was our favorite. He passed away from cancer 2 year's ago today...And what I wouldn't give to sit on the porch with him one more time & listen to this song. This will forever be HIS song. Love you Dad. Fly High.
I know your pain.my father also died inmy arms of cancer.whatchin he my wife battle cancer. N lose to it,the hardest part, is knowing there is a cure but big pharma xhas paid trillions to keep it from the public.n put me on an endless mission to expose the lyers, n curupt polititions n people in gov. Working aginst the American people ..no retreat,no quarter,no surender. Olny way home is victory or death.so help me. God.
@@williamlarson2032 God has been working overtime exposing it all! People are becoming very aware of big pharma, their corrupt and evil ways! A big change is coming!🙏
Well this is a happy comment ... When my son was very young I told him I wanted this song for our mom and son dance ... As the years went by I totally forgot about what I told him . He was 30 n he asked me if I still wanted this song to be our mom and son dance ... Well I just started crying for joy as I had forgotten n he always remembered what I told him when he was like 8-9 years old ... Love that son of mine always
When I dance with my son when he got married for the first time and he knows his mommy I just know my son is that simple man it's just something else I had never thought of it really at all about how you was talkin about how it is and it was you know you're here comes the other one
Pure southern soul. I don't know a single metal head that doesn't appreciate the greatness of the legendary Skynyrd. Pulls at the heartstrings of any red-blooded rock and metal lovin' human. Timeless.
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My father passed 1 yr ago, March 25th. 2021. That man was a simple man. He touched so many people, he didn't say much; didn't have to, but touched so many people. I've learned so much being his son. I love you dad, thank you for being a great example of what a father and a man should be like.
@@bottomline7923 I have to say I am a woman and I give myself the opportunity by saying I am a " simple man " I have been through hell and back myself I lost my 1st husband to cardiac arrest in 2005 on top of the most popular pass between CA. AND NV. ITS SUCKS DONKEY
I feel your pain brother... My mom went home on April 11th. We had a great dinner on April 3rd and all was good... A week later I held her hand until her very last breath. This song was always her dedication to me! She left it written in her last letter. Keep your head up!
My father passed away on friday this was his number one favorite song and band. He had alot of demons and bad decisions in his life but at heart was a great guy. Dad I love you hopefully you are at peace now and arent in pain Rip 11-20-20
So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 11/18/20 and this was the song he said described him. It really is how he lived & loved & I am so very grateful to have been his person.
Back when I was 15, I met a great man at my work. This was his song. Every time he would come in he would order a hamburger and a long Island iced tea. One day as I was sitting outside smoking a cig he sat with me and we talked about life. This was his favorite song. He passed in a horrible accident as he was driving his semi in snowy weather up in the Texas panhandle. To this day, I play this song at least twice 8n his memory. Cheers brotha, this one's for you. You taught me to be a simple man.
@@linoperez5816 why would that matter…? My grandmother smoke at the age 11 and live to 98. She died to heart failure. She smoke non filter camels. My other grand mother died at 62 to lung cancer. She smoke weed and cigarettes.
@@seanbishop9273 Why would it matter? Because it's damaging to the lungs. That's why. My mom's dad died because of his lung damage from smoking before I was born. I don't know what age he was, but it was too young to be in that bad of shape. My other papaw quit smoking about 15 years ago, but he has bad COPD and got out of breath just from talking before being put on oxygen a couple months ago. My cousin (in his late 20s) has COPD from smoking. It hurts watching your loved slowly kill themselves with a bad habit
@@seanbishop9273 Even if it was not bad for your health, and it is extremely bad for your health, it smells really really bad. You as the smoker are the absolute last one to know how bad you smell. Even now, you're thinking, "I don't smell bad." Yep, you do. It's also a grand waste of money. Remember that longevity is one thing, but quality of life is quite another. Your voice changes and becomes way less clear. You get out of breath easily and did I mention: you smell really bad, as does all your clothing.
My son is gone now. I told him I didn't have the wisdom in my own words but to listen to the lyrics and understand what a mother wishes for her son. This was our song and we listened to it together through our too short of years together. You are loved and missed son.❤
I'm so sorry I can't ever imagine losing a child I've lost my parents I have lost a brother and sister at very young ages and my husband a short three years ago but to lose a child I just can't imagine. I've always wondered if it was punishment from God until I was directed to James 1:13 which reads this way. When under trial let no one say I am being tried by God for with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone. That sure gets you to thinking why do we suffer. And then after I read this other scripture it really made me start doing some digging that's Revelation 12:12 on this account be glad you heavens and you who reside in them woe for the Earth and for the sea because the devil has come down to you having great anger knowing that he has a short period of time. Think about that for a moment. For more information go to jw.org
My brother passed away one week ago today from stage 4 cancer. He had a Simple Man tattoo on his upper arm. He always said, "he was just a simple man" ~he was only 64, rest in peace my brother, fly high 💚
@@LegacyXJudahi’m a 27 year old man. every time my mom calls me her “baby”, i tell her “mom, i’m an adult. can you stop calling me a ‘baby’?” i was just listening to this song right next to her a couple of minutes ago, and saw this comment of yours, ma’am. then i showed your comment to her. she smiled at me and said “a man is always a little boy in his mother’s eyes…” now i’ve been shedding quite a bit of tears for the last few minutes. may God bless you and people you, ma’am. my mom was a superhero, since our dad kicked us out and left us alone hears ago. se had to raise me and my brother all by herself. being a GOOD mother is the most important thing on this planet…
@@raqqafeller152 your mom sounds like an amazing woman who raised you right! A mother’s love transcends all space and time and I didn’t even know what it meant until I became a mom myself. And yes, 27 or 72 you’ll always be her baby.
I lost my mother on 5-14-21 and I'm still unable to be happy about anything at all. I cry at the craziest times. and I miss her to the point I want to scream. This song (every line of the song) hits hard in my heart and offers me a brief period of peace because momma told me this all the way up the point of her transition. I LOVE YOU, MOMMA. and thank you LS for making this timeless classic.
Lost my Mom last month, she was a simple lady but a smart woman who raised her kids, was a great cook and a seamstress. She came to this country 50 years ago a scared young Greek girl, she became an American citizen and loved America. We miss you mom, you'll be in our hearts forever.
johnsworld100 praying for ur lose pal!!! And I truly hope things get so much better for u!!! God Bless and sending all the love I can threw a message I lost my father almost 8 years ago and my mother doesn’t fool with me! So I can compare in some way and know kinda how u feel. God Bless again my pal!!!!!💯💯💯💯
Sorry to hear that man. I lost my mum a few years back now and only got two days' notice. I know how hard it is to get past, especially when you're as close as you sound like you were to your mom...but she lives on in you as a loving, caring, open-hearted person. Be that person and she will never be gone. Best wishes, and god speed to you brother. Much love from the UK.
I don't know U but here's a Lil message that helps me:Death leaves Heartaches 💔 no one can Heal..Luv leaves Memories no one can Steal...❣️ Hope it helps with yur loss✌️God Bless ☺️
My son surprised me with this song as our mother/son dance at his wedding yesterday. I've heard it b4, but he told me to really listen to the words. Such a powerful and fitting song!
I"ve heard this song a million times, but it came on today and the tears came. My 22 year old son is still trying to find himself. Struggled with college and finally told me the other day that he's dropping out, with no real plan. I worry about his surviving in this world. Every lyric to this song is what I want to say to him. So I sent him this video. We connect thru music.
Don't feel bad I am almost 35 and am trying to find myself. Just support him from a distance. If he has something to say listen and agree. Encouragement is a beautiful thing during this time for him believe me! He'll figure it out :).
Just like the lyric "don't worry, you'll find yourself" keep your head up my brother took awhile to find himself no college or anything and has found his way
@April Plans change and that’s ok. He may have a plan that he’s not sharing yet or it’ll come to him. What are his passions and what does he like to do? I attended college for two years and it wasn’t feeling right to me so I dropped out in 1999 and went onto something else I was passionate about. (Of course I worked hard until I figured out what I wanted to do but kept busy and living life.) I finally w ent to a trade school in 2003 and have been successful since. I can’t imagine what kids feel these days. These are some crazy days…. To me, I’m glad I dropped out because I didn’t want to waste my parents money paying out of state tuition. I wish you and your family the best 💜
One of my favorite songs of all time 💗. I tell my 2 sons that when they are older and want to remember mama to play this song. I just want them to live a good life and be themselves, be simple men ...
Dedicated this to my only son months ago. This Friday I found out that I have a large Mass and going for a CT scan on Wednesday to see if the cancer has spread. My lil man is 12 and I was just saying how I can't wait to see what he looks like as a young man. I may not get the chance so I pray he grows to be a Simple Man and thinks of mom Everytime he hears this song. I love you my only son❤️💙
You must trust in God, his only son - our saviour Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to heal you, trust that He can, and ask and accept that His will be done. Blessings to you and your son.
In the name of Jesus Christ I curse that tumor or tumors in your body Donna Richmond, I curse every spirit of cancer in your body and commanded it to die now in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the bible says that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, well in the name of Jesus I destroy the works of the devil in your life, I destroy every plan the enemy has against you. I speak life, blessings, restoration, complete healing over your spirit, your soul and your body in the name of Jesus and I speak salvation over you and your house, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I declare and decreed this, amen. Pray this prayer all the time and it will go away, this is spiritual warfare, let the doctors do their job, you do yours and I can guarentee it, it will go away, ask the Lord about this, ask for wisdom and understanding on this. Ask the Lord for the root of the oroblem, how did this cancer gain entrance into yiur body? Ask, ask, ask, thre is a Living God and HE is good, if there was no God, then Good and evil would not exist. Have a bless day and I will help you prsy, from a distance, but mighty effective, hallelujah for the honor and glory of Jesus.
I was 13 my mom was on her death bed and I’m so many words she said something a lot like this song. Today I am a paramedic helping others and i do it all in her memory. This song means the world to me
My son died 2 years ago today. It still hurts just as much now as it did 2 years ago. This song meant a lot to both of us. I told him many years ago this was my song for him. I miss him so much.
All my dad has ever told me was to be what I wanted and play life safely, and more than anything he wanted me to avoid being like him, he started drugs and alcohol at a young age and has been in and out of jail all his life, he ran from the cops 2 months ago, and got found a week ago, he is now going to serve between 15 to 25 years, I'm 16, this song has more power than I can possibly describe, my mom's favorite, and mine too, I stumbled upon it today trying to find more classic rock songs to learn on my guitar and it hits me every time. You are in my prayers, God bless you
This song is one of the most powerful songs ever. The lyrics, the instrumentation, the singing and the meaning. Everytime I hear it, I get emotional. I just LOVE this song!
I'm listening to it now, reading everyone's comments. I'm in tears. I have 4 sons and a daughter. I'm trying to teach them values, respect, love, family and honor. I pray they take these lessons and benefit from them. God bless 🙏
@@mparsons7987 You are a great parent My father died in Iraq he would teach me the same thing when we were in the truck we had a thing called music appreciation time and this was the first song he would play lol
When i was pregnant with my son i would play this song for him & he would always kick around & i could tell he liked it. when he was born i would play this song for him when he cried & he would immediately stop & listen. this is my sons comfort song and he is only 7 months old :,)
Me and my brother knew this older man in Alabama that had a horse farm and we went to visit him. We called over about 10 of those horses and afterwards all three of us were sitting on this rock wall right outside the farm just watching the horses, it was probably 7 o'clock just as sun is going down, but this fourth guy just drove up because he knew the guy and we all were just sitting on that rock wall and Simple Man started playing and we just sat there and listened. That was a great moment in my life. Thanks Skynyrd
I was just sitting on that rock wall with you as well. The random fourth guy, I felt his presence. Felt some social anxiety for a split second but then it all chilled out. Good vibes, thanks for the new memory.
My Mother passed away this morning and the time we spent together was priceless....Mama's little boy will be ok...I'm love you with all my heart and all my soul....Mom , you raised a Simple Man....I will always cherish our talks...This will be our song mom 💛💛💛
I sent this song to my son who was a member of the Coast Guard before he passed in May 2020... and he listened to me soo much, he was that ”a simple man” RIP Charles Ryan Waggie,, momma love you and thank you for serving our country!!!!❤️❤️
Wow!! God is Good! Because I didn’t know this many people would acknowledge my Comment! But His memorial is coming on May 1, 2021. And I thank everyone who liked my post. I miss my son soo bad! Please pray for me!! He was such a good child! Look him up, Charles Ryan Waggie! Thanks
RIP Charles Ryan Waggie. And thanks for serving our country! I’m so so sorry for your loss Ma’am. I’ll keep you in my prayers tonight, under the name “T Faye”. I hope that you can find peace in this life.
My son died from fentanyl last Christmas Eve it's been killing me I'm trying to not let it but we loved this song together he was 33 and a good man a great mechanic worked at a dealership for Ford and this sucks but this song is always going to be in my heart for him. He was a great guy God bless Lynyrd Skynyrd and my son.
So sorry for your loss. Both of my kids were drug addicts and the devastation is hard to have the courage to face a new day. Grief has no time limit. Bless you.
Im sorry for your loss and everyone who has suffered first from a criminal conspiracy of pharmceutical and doctors to sale massive amounts of narcotics with no regard for the devastation inflcted as long as more zeroes were added to the bottom line and a hefty fine that wasnt but a small portion of the profits was the punishment actually it was just them paying the gov there take like a good partner in crime. iSadly our " leaders" have totally abandoned there responsibilities to this country and allowed a hundred thousand people die a year when the entire Vietnam War had less in its entirety. It's not just drugs being dangerous but the Chinese flooding the country with Fentanyl to make them even deadlier without a single repercussion and that's why they do it they know they can kill a million of our citizens this way with little no consequences whereas using a gun to kill even one could trigger a war.
This one of my sons favorite songs. Played it at his funeral. Today was his birthday. Left the cemetery tonight turned my car on and it was playing on radio.
I believe these lyrics are divinely inspired. If every man and woman thought like this the world would be in a way better place than we are now. Best rock song ever made!!!
The Lord will comfort you, when I lost my son, I also lost the ground, but the Lord gave me the strength to continue. I miss him every day, and sometimes I find myself crying thinking about him, however, for those who believe in God, I know that he is much better now.
When I was about 16 years old , lynerd skynerd was one of my favorite groups. I played this song on my stereo in my bedroom. I told my mom this is yours and my song. I love my mother Chrisie May Stone so very much . God bless all the mothers in the world. In Jesus Christ name amen
My son got married yesterday and he chose this song for our Mother and Son dance. I could not think of a more fitting song. I barely made it through without crying. Just so lucky that my son turned out to be such an amazing person.
My son's wedding used rock bands' album covers instead of table numbers. His oldest friends' table was designated Lynyrd Skynyrd. So I contacted the wedding band ahead of time and asked if they knew Simple Man. They did and I surprised my son with it for our Mother/Son dance. He and the old friends' at the Skynyrd table were blown away!
My momma dedicated this song to me. Her only son and on Monday I'll being playing this song at her Funeral. Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of her favorite bands. She must've seen them a Dozen times live growing up. Love you mommy. Rest in peace. 9/16/1957-7/9/20.
My best friend passed away last night & he was the best man I’ve ever had in my life. He was loving and compassionate to a fault. Everything he did was for others and to know that a great man like that has left this world is a a great loss.
My oldest son Christian passed away 2 years ago, he was 34. A few years before that, he has sent me this exact video and told me that every time he hears this song, it reminds him of me. I miss him so much, still. He will never be forgotten 💔.
My step father just passed away this evening. After a long fight with cancer, he is at rest. This song embodies him. Simple, no non-sense, extremely hard working loyal. A great man.
My mom just passed on Monday, November 8th, 2021 at the age of 56 unexpectedly. I've always felt that this song was one that speaks to me from her. She never introduced me to this band however I felt that this song in specific was my mom saying everything to me. My mom was my everything, my best friend, my rock, my support system. I never thought I would be faced with something like this, especially so soon. I'm 26 and to think I have to go through the next 50 to 60 years without her is going to be difficult. I love you mom. You will live forever.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope in your moments of peace you get to still feel her presence, and that in your struggles you know that she still watches over you.
My mother died unexpectedly on March 7 2021. She was only 61. I feel exactly the same as you do, and she used to sing this song to me. I miss her with all my heart and soul. I know how you feel.
I dedicated this song to my son when he was young & in a month, we'll be dancing to it at his wedding! 💙💙💙. Much love and prayers to those who've lost their loved ones that have had this song dedicated to them. Truly heartfelt!
My only child/son is getting married in October and I just asked his best man to sing this at his wedding. I so hope he will. I just asked him. God bless the good simple men that were raised right! This place is crazy toons with the youth today!
This song holds no special place in my heart, yet it tugs my heart and chokes my throat. Take care dear reader, and cherish the time you have on this earth.
Lost my amazing son, 18 years military. Biochemical weaponry, one of his favorite bands. His best friend played his Les Paul at his ceremony service. 1700 people arrived in his honor and the fly by at Indian Town Gap. My boy ❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. That's a beautiful thing for his friend to do. I wish the best to you and your family. Your son will forever be remembered 💜
I have read the above message. My son died 27yrs ago and we played this song at his funeral. It was our favorite song. God how I miss him. Lord Jesus be with all parents that has lost a child. I will remember you in my prayers. Please leave me a message. God needed my son more than me. God I miss him.
When I hear this I think of my mom. Although she passed away in 1988, there is still not a day that goes by that I don't think of her. I would give anything to just speak to her again. God I miss her, and the wisdom she tried to impart to me. 😥
this song will be the theme to my husband's memorial this weekend.He passed away after fighting cancer for 9yrs. He was just that,a simple man with a pocket full of simple values.The best.
A beautiful day. All friends and family members on both sides paid respect. A simple man always gets respect.It was amazing.after we played that song, a moment of silence, then church bells started chiming in distance. Everyone was like"WOW". Music from beyond.I of course, cryed tears of joy. My true love echoing.
Damn I'm sorry. Great song for the moment I would ball everytime I here this song if a close one played this at there funeral. Life's short try to be happy we all know it's a tough road to find happiness.....
I use to sing this to my oldest son...he was tragically taken from this life in an accident 2 wks after he turned 21. I played this at his funeral..to this day I get chills and goosebumps as well as tears of sadness, and tears of joy that I had the blessing of birthing such an amazing soul & the time I was given and memories I hold so tightly of him💔😇💙💓 I pray that Forever his beautiful light will still shine upon us... Jason "Elijah" Beene 12/16/97-01/03/19 Gone way too soon!!
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Its just passed a year of your son's passing, and I was thinking... I lost my grandpa just about a year ago as well. It's crazy how time flies, but at the same time takes too long to move. What that means though, is that time will not stop, the healing process is immense, we just need to keep going. Your son, my grandpa, both are in a place where they can live... live better than they ever have. Hold those memories with you, and cherish them. And years from now, you'll be able to remember your son in tears of joy, for his life, rather than remorse. I wish you the bests of luck, and enjoy the new year. Let's hope 2021 is a year of recovery. God bless you.
hope my son realizes this wen he gets out of prison,he went in sept for the first time for possesion, he got covid, but made it, told him he only has one more chance
This song speaks more than volumes, i lost my mom when i was 5 back in 2006, im 20 now, this was our song and ill never forget who she raised me to be, her and my grandmother both, may they both rest in peace and may skynrd live on through his music forever
I lost my daddy and my beautiful husband to cancer two months apart. I always play the song for my son to remember what’s important in life how precious life is. And for my girls too I hope all my family will remember the simple things that bring so much joy. God bless you all
A masterpiece. I saw these guys live about 15 years ago, and when they broke into this song, I honestly cried. It's a simple song with a simple message. Now I'm 34 and still loving this song and its message. This song will live on for eternity. Thank you Lynard Skynard for this song
This is an incredible song, even at my age (15) I can see the importance of actually applying this to life. Stand strong those who have lost someone, you will see them again...God bless you.
Man you exactly knew why this song is so close to my heart and family, because my loved one who is gone wanted me and my sister to live like a “Simple man”
My mom passed away on January 11th, 2017. About a month later, I was building my first work bench (she was a really handy woman) and I broke down crying that I wished she could be there to see my creation and to tell me she was proud. I was listening to Pandora and had been listening to heavy rock all night, nothing soothing. After I broke down, cried and talked to mom, this song came next on the playlist. I immediately stopped what I was doing with the work bench and just cried and enjoyed the moment with my mom. I knew she was looking down from up above and couldn’t talk to me directly, so she had to show her grieving son that she was still with him in spirit. I get married in 2 days on 6-12-21 and this is the song I’m dancing too with my future mother-in-law. I love and miss you mom!!
i just wanna give my condolences to everyone that this song has a special meaning to. this is the song i chose for the mother and son dance at my wedding. it made my mom cry while we were dancing together when I told her this song reminded me of her. unfortunately, I lost my mom to cancer the day before my 33rd bday. everytime I play this song I can't help to cry and reminisce of how amazing of a mother she was. R.I.P. MOM..... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
im sorry for ur passing if ur mother dude ik its some tjat u wish would never happen ik cuz i lost my sister and i regret no helping cuz i was busy at work and she was shot😥😰😰
I just lost my grandma today and the only thing am left with is this song that she loved the most,,,,,,,,I think this was meant for me as a simple man💕
I'm sorry man, I lost my grandpa (01-17-22) and had his funeral today. My grandpa was this song in living fashion, but the lyrics of the song are what he would have told me to do and how to live my life. At first I didn't know why I chose to listen to this song but after seeing the series of comments like yours now I know.
I just found this song hearing it at the funeral yesterday, of my #SpiritSon #Oreo who is father to my grandson and as a Grandma I can truly say this song sings to everything we wish for our sons, grandsons, spirit sons and any child we love and wish the best life they can live to the fullest. My sincere condolences on your loss of your grandma 🌹🙏 if this was her favorite song there’s no doubt it was meant for you
It's been a year today since I lost my mother, this song means so much to me, I can't listen without crying...if you still have your mother spend every second you can with her!
So much music I listened to as a kid hits different now - took til my 20s for sure. Largely because I had *SEVERE* ADHD as a child, and pretty much all songs were misunderstood. I was sort of in a permanent acid trip as a kid. I literally didn’t understand a single story line from any movie, even simple cartoons. It was all just colors, noises and the vivid over-perception of micro, imagined storylines. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed going back and re-watching/re-listening to all the movies and songs I watched during childhood. It’s an incredibly euphoric, borerline psychedelic experience, especially rewatching old disney movies. It’s hard to explain - it’s almost like remembering an old dream that’s been forgotten since your childhood. And all the memories and emotions you felt at that precise moment suddenly rush back. Like, the most beautiful imagery and smells, and vibes overtake me. It’s an incredible experience. No words can explain.
I never truely understood the lyrics when I was about 11 I'm still young I'm only 15 but I'm a 15 year old that had to grow up fast or join the homeless in the street's.
I was watching Hawaii Five O, and they played this song. It touched me so much, I Googled it. And then listened to the whole song. It brought tears to my eyes, but I "listened" to it again, and again. I'm going to make sure, that when God call's me home. When they close my casket, and carry me out. "THIS," IS THE SONG THEY PLAY. Not that it matters, "or", maybe it does. I am a 60 year old Black Man, but "THIS" song, made me cry once I googled it, and listened to the whole song. It's "AMAZING", what certain songs can do for you. No matter the race, color, creed, or religion. Extremely, a "POWERFUL" song. I had three sisters, that has gone above the clouds. My Father, Mother, and a Daughter. My Mother had three daughters, and "one" son,,,,, "Me"!!! I am the last of her Legacy, 😢😢😢. But "this" song, will play over me
Yes this song resonates with many!! It touches on life but gives you spiritual insight to make it a truly unique and beautiful song! It’s just a song but it’s a metaphor for life. Funny I was just thinking about the group and I believe they are all dead except lead guitarist?? Thanks for your testimony.
Awesome reply. I’m 59 and it hits me everyone time I hear it. I scroll through the comments as I listen and yours got me good. Many blessings from Saint Clair Shores, Mi
Awesome reply. I’m 59 and it hits me everyone time I hear it. I scroll through the comments as I listen and yours got me good. Many blessings from Saint Clair Shores, Mi
@@dankowalski6925 They say that the truth hurts,,,,,,, we'll, it can also touch, in a simple , but special way. Many Blessings to You and Your Family also my friend. From Columbus Ohio
This is one of the sweetest comment sections I’ve ever seen, and I keep crying at all of the stories people have of their loved ones. I hope all of y’all stay strong and have a nice day ❤️
This song reminds me of the beginning of Proverbs 31! One of my favorite songs growing up and I am 43! I have 5 living sons and one whom passed on in 2019 at 18 years old. I listen to this and think of him and the rest of my growing sons.
Shes in a better place. The stars are but pinholes in the curtain of heaven where the souls of our dearly departed shine down upon us and rejoice in the memories they left behind. Youll see her again.
My daughters one month from being born and I’m currently working on a playlist for her as well. Sure she’s not going to be a man but I don’t think that’s a requirement to feel this song.
So so very sorry. My son is 35. He’s had a troubled life but is such a sweet soul. He’s hurt himself and his mom and I but we love him so much. I can’t imagine your loss❤
Livin' simply.. now that's a way of life right there. Sure havin' a lot of money is great, sure havin' a nice house and car is great too but it's the simple things in life that matter the most. Like a roof over your head, clothes on your back and food on the table. You don't need a million dollar mansion or anything like that just live simply.
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This band really are helping me through a tough time. I'm a recovering drug addict/ alcoholic. I can't believe almost 50 years later theyre music is still helping people through grief and hard times. I would like to send my love and warmest heart felt wishes to everyone that's commented. Love to you all. Xxxxx.Thankyou so so much lynrd skynrd. You're music will live forever Xxxxxxxxxxx
Wow, beautiful song. Can apply to daughters too?
Dont ever give up, you deserve it, stand strong. your a warrior.
Ronnie Van Zant was a very special man. Watch the documentary about Lynyrd Skynyrd. The story is legend.
You can do this!
😢😢😢..
This is one of the greatest songs of all time.
A timeless masterpiece.
"""Totally"""
Amen!! Well put 😊
I lost my son 20 years ago and he also loved this song. God bless!
My son died one week ago, it was his favorite song , it was his phone ring. he was 41 years old. he just got his life right with the lord. I guess the Lord needed to take him now. I am his mom and I miss him, please lord give me strength to except your will.
God bless you
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you right now.
Sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
@David Castillo your kids. That's what's important now. Love them all you can.
You will be with him again Linda, God bless.
I am listening 11-11-24...on Veterans day! 🎉God bless all who fought in this country... 🙏 🙌 ✝️
11/17/24 I send this to my husband all the time, he says it's helped him become a man.
My son was 21 when he passed away. His two sisters picked their songs to be played and this was the song I chose to play at his funeral. It couldn't have been any more perfect. There were probably 250 people that attended and there wasn't a dry eye in the chapel on that day. Many thanks to Lynard Skynyrd for a song that has so much meaning to me. You Rock!!
Your memories live on Brent Aaron Burgess!! One Love!
Rest in Paradise to y'all 🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️
We lost our son 2 years ago and am crying my eyes out relating to your loss and listening to simple man god bless y💪
Sorry for your loss let this song keep his spirit alive
My brother was 11 yrs. younger than me, but my best friend. He died on his 44 th Birthday in a MC accident. I knew this was his favorite song, but never really sat down to listen to all the words ... I still cry today ... yrs. later.
I'm so sorry for your loss
My "step"father Richard was the greatest man I've ever known. He loved my mom and her 3 crazy kids as his own for years without anything in return until we were old enough to realize how lucky we were to have such a great man in our lives. He taught us to love Jesus, be decent people, work hard, and take care of each other. He had a band and also taught us so much about music. After 30 years of being married to my mom, he passed away in 2020. My siblings and our spouses wrote his eulogy and made sure this song, Simple Man, was the 1st heard by everyone in the church who attended. He was the greatest man. I am so fortunate to have had 30 years of his time on earth being my dad.
That's great. RIP to him.
R.I.P. Sir.
How lucky to have had him in your life. So many stories about evil step-parents, it's so heart-warming to read your story.
I'm so thankful you had Richard as a father. Although its bitter sweet that he is no longer here in the physical , I'm sure his love still surrounds you. Xx
He loved you like a dad even know he judt a step dad he not treat you no different than he treat than he treat his own
My mom was terminally ill and she wrote me a letter to read after she passed, and she told me to listen to this whenever I was missing her or feeling lost. Rest in peace, Mom.
What A Wonderful Mother
May she rest in peace.
Sorry for your loss.. thats sad.
Gods in need of Angel's , your Mom fit the bill, cause she already had wings, and a light that shined too bright for this old world. Blessings my friend...❤
May she rest in peace
When I feel like giving up and losing hope, this song reminds me to keep on going and to trust in the Lord. I pray anyone going through dark times will be free from that dark hole. Amen 🙏🏼
Keep Your Head Up King!!!
Never give up brother
God bless you and keep you safe.
Thank you and stay up
I used to listen to this on the front porch with my Dad as a teenager... it was our favorite. He passed away from cancer 2 year's ago today...And what I wouldn't give to sit on the porch with him one more time & listen to this song. This will forever be HIS song. Love you Dad. Fly High.
This is giving me chills. Thank you for sharing
What lovely words I hear u BROTHER
I know your pain.my father also died inmy arms of cancer.whatchin he my wife battle cancer. N lose to it,the hardest part, is knowing there is a cure but big pharma xhas paid trillions to keep it from the public.n put me on an endless mission to expose the lyers, n curupt polititions n people in gov. Working aginst the American people ..no retreat,no quarter,no surender. Olny way home is victory or death.so help me. God.
@@williamlarson2032 God has been working overtime exposing it all! People are becoming very aware of big pharma, their corrupt and evil ways! A big change is coming!🙏
the glory atombomb testing era still killing people slowly....!!!
This song is national treasure .. every young man should deeply understand this song..
Well said…. This is..,. When it was real music
i almost get a tear everytime i listen you are 100 percent correct thomas
Same same I agree 10000000 percent !
Also my son was born a few months ago and it cuts so much deeper with me now!
I have tried to instill this in both my boys. One is now a young man. Sent it to him today.
☺️🙏💜
Well this is a happy comment ... When my son was very young I told him I wanted this song for our mom and son dance ... As the years went by I totally forgot about what I told him . He was 30 n he asked me if I still wanted this song to be our mom and son dance ... Well I just started crying for joy as I had forgotten n he always remembered what I told him when he was like 8-9 years old ... Love that son of mine always
Perfect! I don't know why more people don't use it for that dance.
When I dance with my son when he got married for the first time and he knows his mommy I just know my son is that simple man it's just something else I had never thought of it really at all about how you was talkin about how it is and it was you know you're here comes the other one
holy fucking W
I was looking for mother son wedding song and I think I found what I was looking for.
I chose this song for our Mother-Son dance this past weekend for my son's wedding! We danced and loved it ...just perfect 🥂❤️
Pure southern soul. I don't know a single metal head that doesn't appreciate the greatness of the legendary Skynyrd. Pulls at the heartstrings of any red-blooded rock and metal lovin' human. Timeless.
I just fell in love with this song and this whole vibe, "southern soul" mmmmmghh gotta clear my throat here.
Some songs have the power of healing. This is one of them.
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Amen
Definitely
Agreed
My father passed 1 yr ago, March 25th. 2021. That man was a simple man. He touched so many people, he didn't say much; didn't have to, but touched so many people. I've learned so much being his son. I love you dad, thank you for being a great example of what a father and a man should be like.
Sorry for your loss. May he rest in heaven
Beautiful post.. your ol' Boy would be well proud.. nice.. I believe that the soul is the good of you that lives on in others..
@@bottomline7923 I have to say I am a woman and I give myself the opportunity by saying I am a " simple man " I have been through hell and back myself I lost my 1st husband to cardiac arrest in 2005 on top of the most popular pass between CA. AND NV. ITS SUCKS DONKEY
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you just explained my father man i gotta hang with him while were still young
Lost my mom and dad over a 4 week period. This song has really helped through the dark times.
Stay strong my friend! 🍀
I feel your pain brother...
My mom went home on April 11th.
We had a great dinner on April 3rd and all was good...
A week later I held her hand until her very last breath.
This song was always her dedication to me!
She left it written in her last letter.
Keep your head up!
🙏
God is with you
Sorry for your loss
Great Song, i just play at least 1 time at Week!
always
As do i 💚
Weak sauce once a day
My favorite of theirs
My father passed away on friday this was his number one favorite song and band. He had alot of demons and bad decisions in his life but at heart was a great guy. Dad I love you hopefully you are at peace now and arent in pain Rip 11-20-20
I'm sorry to hear that my brother. Make your fucking pops proud man hes with you everywhere you go.
Rest in peace, good man
So sorry for your loss. I lost my husband 11/18/20 and this was the song he said described him. It really is how he lived & loved & I am so very grateful to have been his person.
May he rest in peace
This was my daddy's favorite song too. This July will be 6 years without him. 💔 I feel your pain. I'm so sorry. My deepest condolences.
Back when I was 15, I met a great man at my work. This was his song. Every time he would come in he would order a hamburger and a long Island iced tea. One day as I was sitting outside smoking a cig he sat with me and we talked about life. This was his favorite song. He passed in a horrible accident as he was driving his semi in snowy weather up in the Texas panhandle. To this day, I play this song at least twice 8n his memory. Cheers brotha, this one's for you. You taught me to be a simple man.
Did he tell you to stop smoking cigarettes at the age of 15?
@@linoperez5816 why would that matter…?
My grandmother smoke at the age 11 and live to 98.
She died to heart failure. She smoke non filter camels.
My other grand mother died at 62 to lung cancer. She smoke weed and cigarettes.
@@seanbishop9273 Why would it matter? Because it's damaging to the lungs. That's why. My mom's dad died because of his lung damage from smoking before I was born. I don't know what age he was, but it was too young to be in that bad of shape. My other papaw quit smoking about 15 years ago, but he has bad COPD and got out of breath just from talking before being put on oxygen a couple months ago. My cousin (in his late 20s) has COPD from smoking. It hurts watching your loved slowly kill themselves with a bad habit
@@seanbishop9273 Even if it was not bad for your health, and it is extremely bad for your health, it smells really really bad. You as the smoker are the absolute last one to know how bad you smell. Even now, you're thinking, "I don't smell bad." Yep, you do. It's also a grand waste of money. Remember that longevity is one thing, but quality of life is quite another. Your voice changes and becomes way less clear. You get out of breath easily and did I mention: you smell really bad, as does all your clothing.
Lovely story, that. From Joseph in England x x x
My son is gone now. I told him I didn't have the wisdom in my own words but to listen to the lyrics and understand what a mother wishes for her son. This was our song and we listened to it together through our too short of years together. You are loved and missed son.❤
Sending you infinite love and motivation
Landon Hatton thanks for your service man❤️🇺🇸
@Landon Hatton wow couldn't even imagine that pain man stay strong
May he RIP 🙏
I'm so sorry I can't ever imagine losing a child I've lost my parents I have lost a brother and sister at very young ages and my husband a short three years ago but to lose a child I just can't imagine. I've always wondered if it was punishment from God until I was directed to James 1:13 which reads this way. When under trial let no one say I am being tried by God for with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone. That sure gets you to thinking why do we suffer. And then after I read this other scripture it really made me start doing some digging that's Revelation 12:12 on this account be glad you heavens and you who reside in them woe for the Earth and for the sea because the devil has come down to you having great anger knowing that he has a short period of time. Think about that for a moment. For more information go to jw.org
My brother passed away one week ago today from stage 4 cancer. He had a Simple Man tattoo on his upper arm. He always said, "he was just a simple man" ~he was only 64, rest in peace my brother, fly high 💚
Sorry for your loss man
@@Thatguy55595 Same
Until you both meet again my friend...
I'm very sorry for your loss
Thank you everyone
My first son was born this morning at 8:32am. This is the first song that I wanted to listen to after his birth.
Congratulations Sweetheart 💟
정말 정확한 의견입니다!! 동의합니다.
Congratulations mama! My son is now a teen but they'll always be mom's little man.
@@LegacyXJudahi’m a 27 year old man. every time my mom calls me her “baby”, i tell her “mom, i’m an adult. can you stop calling me a ‘baby’?”
i was just listening to this song right next to her a couple of minutes ago, and saw this comment of yours, ma’am.
then i showed your comment to her. she smiled at me and said “a man is always a little boy in his mother’s eyes…”
now i’ve been shedding quite a bit of tears for the last few minutes.
may God bless you and people you, ma’am.
my mom was a superhero, since our dad kicked us out and left us alone hears ago. se had to raise me and my brother all by herself.
being a GOOD mother is the most important thing on this planet…
@@raqqafeller152 your mom sounds like an amazing woman who raised you right! A mother’s love transcends all space and time and I didn’t even know what it meant until I became a mom myself. And yes, 27 or 72 you’ll always be her baby.
I lost my mother on 5-14-21 and I'm still unable to be happy about anything at all. I cry at the craziest times. and I miss her to the point I want to scream. This song (every line of the song) hits hard in my heart and offers me a brief period of peace because momma told me this all the way up the point of her transition. I LOVE YOU, MOMMA. and thank you LS for making this timeless classic.
Sorry for your loss man RIP to your moms ❤❤
@@iamg0d972 thank you bro! I accept your condolence 100%
Sorry for your loss brother.
@@cathalodiubhain5739 I appreciate that for real.
Im so sorry for your loss. May God enter your life to help guide you through your pain and out again.
Lost my Mom last month, she was a simple lady but a smart woman who raised her kids, was a great cook and a seamstress. She came to this country 50 years ago a scared young Greek girl, she became an American citizen and loved America. We miss you mom, you'll be in our hearts forever.
johnsworld100 praying for ur lose pal!!! And I truly hope things get so much better for u!!! God Bless and sending all the love I can threw a message I lost my father almost 8 years ago and my mother doesn’t fool with me! So I can compare in some way and know kinda how u feel. God Bless again my pal!!!!!💯💯💯💯
Sorry to hear that man. I lost my mum a few years back now and only got two days' notice. I know how hard it is to get past, especially when you're as close as you sound like you were to your mom...but she lives on in you as a loving, caring, open-hearted person. Be that person and she will never be gone.
Best wishes, and god speed to you brother. Much love from the UK.
@@utubecrimequeen thank you so much!!
@@Snakebloke thank you!
I don't know U but here's a Lil message that helps me:Death leaves Heartaches 💔 no one can Heal..Luv leaves Memories no one can Steal...❣️ Hope it helps with yur loss✌️God Bless ☺️
My son surprised me with this song as our mother/son dance at his wedding yesterday. I've heard it b4, but he told me to really listen to the words. Such a powerful and fitting song!
I"ve heard this song a million times, but it came on today and the tears came. My 22 year old son is still trying to find himself. Struggled with college and finally told me the other day that he's dropping out, with no real plan. I worry about his surviving in this world. Every lyric to this song is what I want to say to him. So I sent him this video. We connect thru music.
Don't feel bad I am almost 35 and am trying to find myself. Just support him from a distance. If he has something to say listen and agree. Encouragement is a beautiful thing during this time for him believe me! He'll figure it out :).
Just like the lyric "don't worry, you'll find yourself" keep your head up my brother took awhile to find himself no college or anything and has found his way
@@dylanfreeman2733 appreciate that man.
He'll get there. For some it just takes a little longer. Be patient.
@April Plans change and that’s ok. He may have a plan that he’s not sharing yet or it’ll come to him. What are his passions and what does he like to do? I attended college for two years and it wasn’t feeling right to me so I dropped out in 1999 and went onto something else I was passionate about. (Of course I worked hard until I figured out what I wanted to do but kept busy and living life.) I finally w ent to a trade school in 2003 and have been successful since. I can’t imagine what kids feel these days. These are some crazy days…. To me, I’m glad I dropped out because I didn’t want to waste my parents money paying out of state tuition. I wish you and your family the best 💜
One of the most powerfull message songs you'll ever hear.
This song and Dust in the Wind by Kansas are two powerful, spiritual songs sung by extraordinary singers.
My daddy’s funeral is Monday. We are playing this at his funeral. He loved it
Autumn H sorry for your loss. It’s not the end.
I’m sorry for you ❤️
😢
Long live Your Pops
Hope you're ok my dad is 61 and I grew up listening to my dad play this, always calms me down
One of my favorite songs of all time 💗. I tell my 2 sons that when they are older and want to remember mama to play this song. I just want them to live a good life and be themselves, be simple men ...
Dedicated this to my only son months ago. This Friday I found out that I have a large Mass and going for a CT scan on Wednesday to see if the cancer has spread. My lil man is 12 and I was just saying how I can't wait to see what he looks like as a young man. I may not get the chance so I pray he grows to be a Simple Man and thinks of mom Everytime he hears this song. I love you my only son❤️💙
God is our HEALER, AMEN!!! Speak blessings & life over yourself!!!
You must trust in God, his only son - our saviour Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to heal you, trust that He can, and ask and accept that His will be done. Blessings to you and your son.
In the name of Jesus Christ I curse that tumor or tumors in your body Donna Richmond, I curse every spirit of cancer in your body and commanded it to die now in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the bible says that Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, well in the name of Jesus I destroy the works of the devil in your life, I destroy every plan the enemy has against you. I speak life, blessings, restoration, complete healing over your spirit, your soul and your body in the name of Jesus and I speak salvation over you and your house, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I declare and decreed this, amen.
Pray this prayer all the time and it will go away, this is spiritual warfare, let the doctors do their job, you do yours and I can guarentee it, it will go away, ask the Lord about this, ask for wisdom and understanding on this. Ask the Lord for the root of the oroblem, how did this cancer gain entrance into yiur body? Ask, ask, ask, thre is a Living God and HE is good, if there was no God, then Good and evil would not exist. Have a bless day and I will help you prsy, from a distance, but mighty effective, hallelujah for the honor and glory of Jesus.
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.god bless you and your family x
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To all you Young guitar players out there :
Never let these guys or there music pass away.
It's very very special
I'm trying to learn this song
exactly.
Sure is one of the best guitar I e heard in my lifetime is free bird in concert
This song is going to be the main reason I learn guitar
I'll always play lynyrd at my shows always gimme three steps, curtis loew the breeze and this one always.🥰🥰🥰
I was 13 my mom was on her death bed and I’m so many words she said something a lot like this song. Today I am a paramedic helping others and i do it all in her memory. This song means the world to me
God speed brother.
You have a good soul man. Keep being you.
That makes no sense at all
Don't forget son, there is someone up above ❤
My son died 2 years ago today. It still hurts just as much now as it did 2 years ago. This song meant a lot to both of us. I told him many years ago this was my song for him. I miss him so much.
All my dad has ever told me was to be what I wanted and play life safely, and more than anything he wanted me to avoid being like him, he started drugs and alcohol at a young age and has been in and out of jail all his life, he ran from the cops 2 months ago, and got found a week ago, he is now going to serve between 15 to 25 years, I'm 16, this song has more power than I can possibly describe, my mom's favorite, and mine too, I stumbled upon it today trying to find more classic rock songs to learn on my guitar and it hits me every time. You are in my prayers, God bless you
God bless you both 💐🇺🇸
😢I’m sorry for loss
I'm so sorry. It will be 2 years in November that I lost my son. Bless you ❤
May you know that the great comforter has HIS arms and all my prayers upon you dear one! Know Jesus who will unite you together, forever in love
This song is one of the most powerful songs ever. The lyrics, the instrumentation, the singing and the meaning. Everytime I hear it, I get emotional. I just LOVE this song!
I'm listening to it now, reading everyone's comments. I'm in tears. I have 4 sons and a daughter. I'm trying to teach them values, respect, love, family and honor. I pray they take these lessons and benefit from them. God bless 🙏
For real this song is the most emiotion filled I have heard
@@mparsons7987 You are a great parent My father died in Iraq he would teach me the same thing when we were in the truck we had a thing called music appreciation time and this was the first song he would play lol
Always makes you think about that plane crash. So desperately sad
100 %
When i was pregnant with my son i would play this song for him & he would always kick around & i could tell he liked it. when he was born i would play this song for him when he cried & he would immediately stop & listen. this is my sons comfort song and he is only 7 months old :,)
Philly
How is he doing today ma'am :)
F@#k you're beautiful...
Sounds a lot like me
Hi there so how long have you listened to this song for
Me and my brother knew this older man in Alabama that had a horse farm and we went to visit him. We called over about 10 of those horses and afterwards all three of us were sitting on this rock wall right outside the farm just watching the horses, it was probably 7 o'clock just as sun is going down, but this fourth guy just drove up because he knew the guy and we all were just sitting on that rock wall and Simple Man started playing and we just sat there and listened. That was a great moment in my life. Thanks Skynyrd
Bro I was born in 2006 and I listen to it. I'm 14 and most kids my age listen to rap
Epic moment.
I was just sitting on that rock wall with you as well. The random fourth guy, I felt his presence. Felt some social anxiety for a split second but then it all chilled out. Good vibes, thanks for the new memory.
GO UK !!!!!! Great story that leaves a lifelong memory dear. Rarely do you get one, hold on tight.
One of the best times of your life I bet
My Mother passed away this morning and the time we spent together was priceless....Mama's little boy will be ok...I'm love you with all my heart and all my soul....Mom , you raised a Simple Man....I will always cherish our talks...This will be our song mom 💛💛💛
*This song isn't just a song its a lesson of life that everyone should be taught*
I agree and don't listen to negative comments. Peace and love
no you shut the fuck up
This is the best song out
Yep.Amen.
♥️
I sent this song to my son who was a member of the Coast Guard before he passed in May 2020... and he listened to me soo much, he was that ”a simple man” RIP Charles Ryan Waggie,, momma love you and thank you for serving our country!!!!❤️❤️
Wow!! God is Good! Because I didn’t know this many people would acknowledge my Comment! But His memorial is coming on May 1, 2021. And I thank everyone who liked my post. I miss my son soo bad! Please pray for me!! He was such a good child! Look him up, Charles Ryan Waggie! Thanks
RIP Charles Ryan Waggie. And thanks for serving our country!
I’m so so sorry for your loss Ma’am. I’ll keep you in my prayers tonight, under the name “T Faye”. I hope that you can find peace in this life.
Condolences and prayers to you and your family. So sad.
Thank you sir for your service god bless you and your family
I weep with you for your son momma. Yes God is good. May He comfort you in your unspeakable loss with that hope which is in Christ.
My son died from fentanyl last Christmas Eve it's been killing me I'm trying to not let it but we loved this song together he was 33 and a good man a great mechanic worked at a dealership for Ford and this sucks but this song is always going to be in my heart for him. He was a great guy
God bless Lynyrd Skynyrd and my son.
God bless you Jonathan
So sorry for your loss.
Both of my kids were drug addicts and the devastation is hard to have the courage to face a new day.
Grief has no time limit.
Bless you.
Im sorry for your loss and everyone who has suffered first from a criminal conspiracy of pharmceutical and doctors to sale massive amounts of narcotics with no regard for the devastation inflcted as long as more zeroes were added to the bottom line and a hefty fine that wasnt but a small portion of the profits was the punishment actually it was just them paying the gov there take like a good partner in crime. iSadly our " leaders" have totally abandoned there responsibilities to this country and allowed a hundred thousand people die a year when the entire Vietnam War had less in its entirety. It's not just drugs being dangerous but the Chinese flooding the country with Fentanyl to make them even deadlier without a single repercussion and that's why they do it they know they can kill a million of our citizens this way with little no consequences whereas using a gun to kill even one could trigger a war.
Just know that God is love and is watching over you. Talk to Him
so sorry
This one of my sons favorite songs. Played it at his funeral. Today was his birthday. Left the cemetery tonight turned my car on and it was playing on radio.
God speed. May his flame burn on forever 🙏🙌
❤😢
Sorry for your pain Brother.
I believe these lyrics are divinely inspired. If every man and woman thought like this the world would be in a way better place than we are now. Best rock song ever made!!!
I remember playing this for my son. My Johnny in the sky. Mama misses you.
God touches people in all ways,thank God for this one
The Lord will comfort you, when I lost my son, I also lost the ground, but the Lord gave me the strength to continue. I miss him every day, and sometimes I find myself crying thinking about him, however, for those who believe in God, I know that he is much better now.
This song "Simple Man" was played at my friends funeral today, 3 Sep 21. We miss you Tim.
God bless Tim 🙏
@@dogshitonastick4008 My condolences.
Man . That shit hurt me and I don't even know yall. God bless
@@simmerr_ thank you Matt. Great song and my friend will be missed.
RIP Tim.
When I was about 16 years old , lynerd skynerd was one of my favorite groups. I played this song on my stereo in my bedroom. I told my mom this is yours and my song. I love my mother Chrisie May Stone so very much . God bless all the mothers in the world. In Jesus Christ name amen
Amen brother
amen
Amen brother
@@kharn7932 Amen
Amen brother
Just buried my daddy to this song 3 days ago. There will never be another man like him.
Tough to lose a parent
My condolences
Haley, Im sorry for your pain, sending you a hug..
I'm so sorry for your loss. He loves you I'm sure. I talk to my loved ones in heaven. I pray he's there.
God bless y’all.
My heart swells up with so much emotion whenever I hear this song truly a masterpiece. Thank you Ronnie RIP❤☮️
My son got married yesterday and he chose this song for our Mother and Son dance. I could not think of a more fitting song.
I barely made it through without crying. Just so lucky that my son turned out to be such an amazing person.
Good new beginning
It’s moms like you that we owe for raising us up.
My son's wedding used rock bands' album covers instead of table numbers. His oldest friends' table was designated Lynyrd Skynyrd. So I contacted the wedding band ahead of time and asked if they knew Simple Man. They did and I surprised my son with it for our Mother/Son dance. He and the old friends' at the Skynyrd table were blown away!
My mom wants this to be our song too. I’m glad you had that moment
❤😊😂
My momma dedicated this song to me. Her only son and on Monday I'll being playing this song at her Funeral. Lynyrd Skynyrd was one of her favorite bands. She must've seen them a Dozen times live growing up. Love you mommy. Rest in peace. 9/16/1957-7/9/20.
RIP , God bless you
Sorry for your loss
My mom 10-26-63 to 8-17-2020
She dedicated this song to me too 🥺😞
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This song helps me not think of my dead dog
My best friend passed away last night & he was the best man I’ve ever had in my life. He was loving and compassionate to a fault. Everything he did was for others and to know that a great man like that has left this world is a a great loss.
HAAAAVVVEEE IIIIITTTTT HAAAAVVVEEE IIIIITTTTT ALLLL 👀😎🐢
I hope this song brings you as much comfort as it does for me
May your friend rest in peace. God bless.
I’m so sorry for your loss, but what a great tribute to your friend.
My oldest son Christian passed away 2 years ago, he was 34. A few years before that, he has sent me this exact video and told me that every time he hears this song, it reminds him of me. I miss him so much, still. He will never be forgotten 💔.
No matter how many times you hear this,...... it never gets old
My step father just passed away this evening. After a long fight with cancer, he is at rest. This song embodies him. Simple, no non-sense, extremely hard working loyal. A great man.
May his memory be a continued blessing to you
My sincerest condolences. I too lost my father to Cancer January 2nd, 2023.
Sorry to hear this. My condolences :(
Screamed this song so many times until my children understood
God bless you❤
This is more than a Song. This is a lesson for Life.
More than you know
Yes it is! Amen
Yes
Landon Hatton hello
One of many forgotten lessons
My mom just passed on Monday, November 8th, 2021 at the age of 56 unexpectedly. I've always felt that this song was one that speaks to me from her. She never introduced me to this band however I felt that this song in specific was my mom saying everything to me. My mom was my everything, my best friend, my rock, my support system. I never thought I would be faced with something like this, especially so soon. I'm 26 and to think I have to go through the next 50 to 60 years without her is going to be difficult. I love you mom. You will live forever.
SO SORRY I LOST MY MOM WHEN I WAS 25 NOW I AM 46 AND I STILL MISS HER SO MUCH
Your mom is from my Generation she pass on my birthday. I turned 56 and she will always be there for you .
I am sorry for your loss. I hope in your moments of peace you get to still feel her presence, and that in your struggles you know that she still watches over you.
I am so sorry linda
My mother died unexpectedly on March 7 2021. She was only 61. I feel exactly the same as you do, and she used to sing this song to me. I miss her with all my heart and soul. I know how you feel.
I dedicated this song to my son when he was young & in a month, we'll be dancing to it at his wedding! 💙💙💙. Much love and prayers to those who've lost their loved ones that have had this song dedicated to them. Truly heartfelt!
My son and I danced to this song at his wedding.
I'm dancing with my son at his wedding next weekend as well to this song 😊 Love it!! Congrats Mama....enjoy your dance with your boy 🕺💃
@@heatherj3288 Great choice! Congrats. Watch those tears. 😎🎸👍
@@stephenlennartz3466 Thanks so much!! I have no doubt they will be rolling!!😪😊 Happy tears of course!
My only child/son is getting married in October and I just asked his best man to sing this at his wedding. I so hope he will. I just asked him.
God bless the good simple men that were raised right! This place is crazy toons with the youth today!
This song holds no special place in my heart, yet it tugs my heart and chokes my throat.
Take care dear reader, and cherish the time you have on this earth.
this was beautiful, thank you
God bless you brother
That's strong bro
Your pappy had good taste in music. May God bless his. Soul
@@davidhardy8143 okay?
Possibly the greatest song ever written .
This song makes me cry every time. If you lost a parent, I love you and I'm sorry.
Lost my amazing son, 18 years military. Biochemical weaponry, one of his favorite bands. His best friend played his Les Paul at his ceremony service. 1700 people arrived in his honor and the fly by at Indian Town Gap. My boy ❤️
RIP.
Prayers to you I have a son in military he 20 year old I pray for him every day and the other people in there
I'm so sorry for your loss. That's a beautiful thing for his friend to do. I wish the best to you and your family. Your son will forever be remembered 💜
Abundant Healing 🙏.
Prayers that you will find peace in Jesus, I am sorry for your loss
I'm my mom's only son and she always sings this to me. so I finally sat down one day and listen to the lyrics and broke down. really touches the heart
Me to brother. And that's all I've tried to be. A Simple Man
😭 my son was born when Lynard Skinner passed away
It strenghtens too...
My mom raised me to this song, this was her wish for me.. now at 43, I know no other way to be.. great song.
David… is GOD always FIRST… the MOM.. the second …: believes me buddy ,, the rest Can wait
I have read the above message. My son died 27yrs ago and we played this song at his funeral. It was our favorite song. God how I miss him. Lord Jesus be with all parents that has lost a child. I will remember you in my prayers. Please leave me a message. God needed my son more than me. God I miss him.
When I hear this I think of my mom. Although she passed away in 1988, there is still not a day that goes by that I don't think of her. I would give anything to just speak to her again. God I miss her, and the wisdom she tried to impart to me. 😥
one do day u will see her again 😔
Pete, will be praying for your heart and mind to have peace and comfort. God bless and keep you.
I know the feeling Pete.
Proud to admit I cry to this song
Thank you for all the likes and comments. We need this song more than ever EVERYONE.
Same
I am crying a river right now 😢
Can't deny that
I do every time no matter first or million time it hits me hard
hope wen my son gets out of prison for possesion, he will changehis life, told him im no longer an enabler
Tearin up reading some of these comments. Glad to know im not the only one this song hits home for.
Same here yo
Me too buddy
Same here ✌️
Same here, so many heart breaking stories.
IKR !!!! 😢😭🤧✊🏼
This is by far the best song ever written hands down
this song will be the theme to my husband's memorial this weekend.He passed away after fighting cancer for 9yrs. He was just that,a simple man with a pocket full of simple values.The best.
+Tina Tucker Best Regards and Good Luck moving forward...
+Tina Tucker sorry to hear, beautiful song
A beautiful day. All friends and family members on both sides paid respect. A simple man always gets respect.It was amazing.after we played that song, a moment of silence, then church bells started chiming in distance. Everyone was like"WOW". Music from beyond.I of course, cryed tears of joy. My true love echoing.
Damn I'm sorry. Great song for the moment I would ball everytime I here this song if a close one played this at there funeral. Life's short try to be happy we all know it's a tough road to find happiness.....
+Tina Tucker My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace
I use to sing this to my oldest son...he was tragically taken from this life in an accident 2 wks after he turned 21. I played this at his funeral..to this day I get chills and goosebumps as well as tears of sadness, and tears of joy that I had the blessing of birthing such an amazing soul & the time I was given and memories I hold so tightly of him💔😇💙💓 I pray that Forever his beautiful light will still shine upon us...
Jason "Elijah" Beene 12/16/97-01/03/19
Gone way too soon!!
Sorry for Your Lost,każdy z nas kogoś stracił blisko sercu.
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Its just passed a year of your son's passing, and I was thinking... I lost my grandpa just about a year ago as well. It's crazy how time flies, but at the same time takes too long to move. What that means though, is that time will not stop, the healing process is immense, we just need to keep going. Your son, my grandpa, both are in a place where they can live... live better than they ever have. Hold those memories with you, and cherish them. And years from now, you'll be able to remember your son in tears of joy, for his life, rather than remorse. I wish you the bests of luck, and enjoy the new year. Let's hope 2021 is a year of recovery. God bless you.
God bless you i am so sorry for your loss i hope 2021 will help you
From one Mother to another . Sorry babe mine was 22 . 07/11/ 84 - 10/21/06. They are with us always & forever. ♥️🙏
This is one of those songs you have heard your whole life.. until one day you wake up and really HEAR IT...
Amen
Very well put.
Nailed it Maria!
That part
hope my son realizes this wen he gets out of prison,he went in sept for the first time for possesion, he got covid, but made it, told him he only has one more chance
My 24 yr old son 😢 died 3/24/21 from a Drug overdose. This was & is our song. Momma Loves you Bubby
I miss you So bad
Stay strong ❤💪
And I hope you will see him again in Heaven one day 🕊💞
So sorry for your loss.
❤
I am so sorry for your loss, let me hold you in my arms...🫂🫂🫂
So sorry 😢. I almost lost my son 3-4 years. I can't imagine the pain you go through 😢😢😢😢😢
This song speaks more than volumes, i lost my mom when i was 5 back in 2006, im 20 now, this was our song and ill never forget who she raised me to be, her and my grandmother both, may they both rest in peace and may skynrd live on through his music forever
F'n doin alright in life Brother if this is your tune at age 20. Nice..
Too young, I hope she's smiling down on you.
How did your mother raise you if she died when you were 5 years old?
I lost my daddy and my beautiful husband to cancer two months apart. I always play the song for my son to remember what’s important in life how precious life is. And for my girls too I hope all my family will remember the simple things that bring so much joy. God bless you all
God bless you and your family. I will pray for you.
They’re shining back down at you Danielle, stay strong for them x
god bless you forever
Most people think this song is about dying, Its not. Its about living, living in a manner that makes the people that raised you proud.
You are correct
I agree. Well said.
This song gives me a much more positive vibe than a negative one, albeit very emotional. :)
Couldn't have said it better
Absolutely advice to men (real men)
A masterpiece. I saw these guys live about 15 years ago, and when they broke into this song, I honestly cried. It's a simple song with a simple message. Now I'm 34 and still loving this song and its message. This song will live on for eternity. Thank you Lynard Skynard for this song
This is an incredible song, even at my age (15) I can see the importance of actually applying this to life. Stand strong those who have lost someone, you will see them again...God bless you.
HAAAAVVVEEE IIIIITTTTT HAAAAVVVEEE IIIIITTTTT ALLLL 👀😎🐢
You are wise beyond your years
Man you exactly knew why this song is so close to my heart and family, because my loved one who is gone wanted me and my sister to live like a “Simple man”
Keep that mindset young man and you'll be alright. Respect
@@wheelzcastle3908 will do man, will do
Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is a masterpiece!
Stop spamming on a song like this.
@@darthvader9173 What u talkin abt?
its crazy how many generic farts copy comments
Absolutely 💯 agree!
My mom passed away on January 11th, 2017. About a month later, I was building my first work bench (she was a really handy woman) and I broke down crying that I wished she could be there to see my creation and to tell me she was proud. I was listening to Pandora and had been listening to heavy rock all night, nothing soothing. After I broke down, cried and talked to mom, this song came next on the playlist. I immediately stopped what I was doing with the work bench and just cried and enjoyed the moment with my mom. I knew she was looking down from up above and couldn’t talk to me directly, so she had to show her grieving son that she was still with him in spirit.
I get married in 2 days on 6-12-21 and this is the song I’m dancing too with my future mother-in-law. I love and miss you mom!!
Your mom is dead and she does nothing now....Humans -.- We come from nothing and we go back into nothing. She maybe lives on in you head but thats it
@@barbaraa9949 I bet you are best friends with jesus and he told you that
@@TheNIX001
Digging into you
@@TheNIX001 really? You must lead a sad and empty life....
@@stellav45 ooohhhh u mad bro?
Whenever I stray too far off, I'll listen to this song. Always found my way home thanks to this... 🙏
We had great music in the 70"s...even my son's agree and they are in their 30's. This is a band people will never forget.
you shure got that right
Kat I'm only 15 and I rock out to Lynryd all the time. Great band. Great music.
One of the most beautiful songs to ever be produced
i just wanna give my condolences to everyone that this song has a special meaning to. this is the song i chose for the mother and son dance at my wedding. it made my mom cry while we were dancing together when I told her this song reminded me of her. unfortunately, I lost my mom to cancer the day before my 33rd bday. everytime I play this song I can't help to cry and reminisce of how amazing of a mother she was. R.I.P. MOM..... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Speechless...Respect.
I'm really sorry for your loss.
+Ryan Ladd thanks man. she was my best friend. Cancer is a mean bitch.
im sorry for ur passing if ur mother dude ik its some tjat u wish would never happen ik cuz i lost my sister and i regret no helping cuz i was busy at work and she was shot😥😰😰
sorry for your lost god said it was her time to go
This song always grounds me! Much love and appreciation!
I just lost my grandma today and the only thing am left with is this song that she loved the most,,,,,,,,I think this was meant for me as a simple man💕
Sorry ❤️
Sorry man. She left you with loads of wisdom and good taste in music. You'll do great, whatever you choose to do. God bless.
I feel you I lost all my grandparents it’s life , but if this song brings them close to you LUSTEN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG
I'm sorry man, I lost my grandpa (01-17-22) and had his funeral today. My grandpa was this song in living fashion, but the lyrics of the song are what he would have told me to do and how to live my life.
At first I didn't know why I chose to listen to this song but after seeing the series of comments like yours now I know.
I just found this song hearing it at the funeral yesterday, of my #SpiritSon #Oreo who is father to my grandson and as a Grandma I can truly say this song sings to everything we wish for our sons, grandsons, spirit sons and any child we love and wish the best life they can live to the fullest. My sincere condolences on your loss of your grandma 🌹🙏 if this was her favorite song there’s no doubt it was meant for you
It's been a year today since I lost my mother, this song means so much to me, I can't listen without crying...if you still have your mother spend every second you can with her!
God bless you! You’ll see her again, shes did a great job my friend.
@@bluesteel448 thanks dude
Recordando a NICK.
❤
My dad used to listen to this song when I was a teenager, I never paid attention to the lyrics but it hits so different and hard when you're past 20
This is what real life is about
So much music I listened to as a kid hits different now - took til my 20s for sure. Largely because I had *SEVERE* ADHD as a child, and pretty much all songs were misunderstood. I was sort of in a permanent acid trip as a kid. I literally didn’t understand a single story line from any movie, even simple cartoons. It was all just colors, noises and the vivid over-perception of micro, imagined storylines. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed going back and re-watching/re-listening to all the movies and songs I watched during childhood.
It’s an incredibly euphoric, borerline psychedelic experience, especially rewatching old disney movies. It’s hard to explain - it’s almost like remembering an old dream that’s been forgotten since your childhood. And all the memories and emotions you felt at that precise moment suddenly rush back. Like, the most beautiful imagery and smells, and vibes overtake me. It’s an incredible experience. No words can explain.
I never truely understood the lyrics when I was about 11 I'm still young I'm only 15 but I'm a 15 year old that had to grow up fast or join the homeless in the street's.
@@braidenjanvier1172 I'm sorry to hear that honey! I hope you are well, and stay strong
sounds like something a boomer would say.
I was watching Hawaii Five O, and they played this song. It touched me so much, I Googled it. And then listened to the whole song. It brought tears to my eyes, but I "listened" to it again, and again. I'm going to make sure, that when God call's me home. When they close my casket, and carry me out. "THIS," IS THE SONG THEY PLAY. Not that it matters, "or", maybe it does. I am a 60 year old Black Man, but "THIS" song, made me cry once I googled it, and listened to the whole song. It's "AMAZING", what certain songs can do for you. No matter the race, color, creed, or religion. Extremely, a "POWERFUL" song. I had three sisters, that has gone above the clouds. My Father, Mother, and a Daughter. My Mother had three daughters, and "one" son,,,,, "Me"!!! I am the last of her Legacy, 😢😢😢. But "this" song, will play over me
Yes this song resonates with many!! It touches on life but gives you spiritual insight to make it a truly unique and beautiful song! It’s just a song but it’s a metaphor for life. Funny I was just thinking about the group and I believe they are all dead except lead guitarist?? Thanks for your testimony.
This has to be one of the greatest songs of all time!
Awesome reply. I’m 59 and it hits me everyone time I hear it. I scroll through the comments as I listen and yours got me good. Many blessings from Saint Clair Shores, Mi
Awesome reply. I’m 59 and it hits me everyone time I hear it. I scroll through the comments as I listen and yours got me good. Many blessings from Saint Clair Shores, Mi
@@dankowalski6925 They say that the truth hurts,,,,,,, we'll, it can also touch, in a simple , but special way. Many Blessings to You and Your Family also my friend. From Columbus Ohio
This is one of the sweetest comment sections I’ve ever seen, and I keep crying at all of the stories people have of their loved ones. I hope all of y’all stay strong and have a nice day ❤️
Another relatable song is Two Birds-
Have a nice day to you as well
This song makes my eyes water everytime I hear it. Every man should feel this song in his soul .
This song makes me want to be the best father to my child.
Strange, this make me want to drink Budweiser and leave my child in a cloud of smoke from Firebird peeling out of the mobile home park.
@@Mike-ve4tx why not take him with you in the passenger seat ?
Great attitude brother, shame most folk dont share it 👍🏻
Highest and most respectable duty to a man. Love him and protect him well, raise him right and remember to enjoy him.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This song reminds me of the beginning of Proverbs 31! One of my favorite songs growing up and I am 43! I have 5 living sons and one whom passed on in 2019 at 18 years old. I listen to this and think of him and the rest of my growing sons.
❤❤❤❤
this precious song was played at my brother bryans funeral, wonderful soft spoken young man ❤ till we meet on streets of Gold 🌹
Cheryl Roumillat I'm sorry for your loss
Cheryl Roumillat So sorry for your loss I lost my only brother and he loved this song,this is also my son and my song,my heart goes out to you
Must be expensive streets
So sorry Cheryl GOD Bless you and family!
That's nice. want the song played at my funeral
I played this at my father's funeral yesterday. It was beautiful and so strong, especially when that first guitar came through after the first verse.
Ditto, bro.
Condolences...great song on so many levels !
d2dap636
d2dap636 I buried my dad in his levi's and a black suit jacket with a lynyrd skynyrd shirt. No better way to remember him
This is real and don't forget that every word means something
My mom died on xmas eve last year and this song says everything she taught me.. may god bless her 🖤
😢 sorry for your loss🙏🏽
Dude my mom died on Christmas Eve too. Her favorite holiday.
Bless your mother and you too. May she ride eternal all shiny and chrome.
Mo mom died last year too, in front of me at home.
Shes in a better place. The stars are but pinholes in the curtain of heaven where the souls of our dearly departed shine down upon us and rejoice in the memories they left behind. Youll see her again.
Will we ever see bands like this again!!!!
This song is a masterpiece
This song is a musical monument of lynyrd skynyrd
They played this at my nephew’s funeral today - the words are powerful, he loved this song
Peace/Blessings; my Mother/ son dance July 26, 2020 at wedding; circle of life/ love/ beginnings/ endings, BUT we live, to LIVE AGAIN, AMEN!!!
Due to some recent health issues, I am setting up a playlist for my 3 grown children this morning. Absolutly, this made the grade...
Please get better ❤️
My daughters one month from being born and I’m currently working on a playlist for her as well. Sure she’s not going to be a man but I don’t think that’s a requirement to feel this song.
I’m praying for your children
King 👑
This was mine and my sons favorite song, he passed away on March 11, 2023,
He was 34 years old with 2 children,
Love ya buddy!!
I'm so sorry for your loss,my sister lost her 21 year old son November 2020..It's a pain you live with your entire life,you never get over it😢
So incredibly sorry for your loss! God has you!
So so very sorry. My son is 35. He’s had a troubled life but is such a sweet soul. He’s hurt himself and his mom and I but we love him so much. I can’t imagine your loss❤
There is so much truth in this. It's not just a song, it's a way of life!
+Panek911 I know that face! lol I love Black Lagoon! ;)
+Kaela Wallace Trump's a racist
Livin' simply.. now that's a way of life right there.
Sure havin' a lot of money is great, sure havin' a nice house and car is great too but it's the simple things in life that matter the most.
Like a roof over your head, clothes on your back and food on the table.
You don't need a million dollar mansion or anything like that just live simply.
Panek911 exactly right bud
Johnny Reb
those words were spoken to me just that way 35 years ago by a wide man. Thank you.