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Simple

By Elevation Worship + Joe L Barnes

1,159 views Jul 19, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Elevation Worship and Joe L Barnes sing about finding contentment in simplicity rather than material wealth. The song reflects on childhood dreams of luxury and fame, only to realize those things don't bring lasting happiness. The lyrics emphasize that true joy comes from being oneself and appreciating life's simple gifts, rejecting the pressure to conform to worldly standards. It's a message of self-acceptance and gratitude for what truly matters, aligning with biblical themes of contentment and not storing up treasures on earth.

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When I was just a kid

I dreamed about the life I?d live

Buy fancy cars and a new crib

And cruise around with all my friends

I?ve been waking up

And realizing all those things

They look so different through a screen

That type of life ain?t what it seems

Isn't what it seems


The designer bags are not all bad

But I?ll never find my worth in that


Don?t need

A Bunch a money, clothes and diamond rings

To be 

Happy

All the best things in life are free

Give me the simple things


People might say

There?s a game you gotta play

Just play along and you?ll get paid

But I refuse to be a slave

I?m just gonna be me

Love all the weird things on my skin

My crooked smile my lazy grin

I?m throwing caution to the wind


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