My childhood best friend Chris DiSomma died fourteen years ago today. In honour of him, I want to post at this time lyrics to one of his (and my) favourite songs and a song played at his memorial. Without further ado, I give you Simple Man...
Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
And if you do this
It will help you some sunny day.
Take your time... don't live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman and you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
There is someone up above.
And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Won't you do this for me son,
If you can?
Forget your lust for the rich mans gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.
And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Won't you do this for me son,
If you can?
Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.
And be a simple kind of man.
Be something you love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Won't you do this for me son,
If you can? [Ronnie Van Zant (d. 10/20/77)]
I know he can hear me and therefore I want to repeat what I have said in years past:
Chris despite everything that happened between us you will always be close to my heart my friend, always. May God rest your soul and it is my hope that we meet again in a much better place.
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