Lazer Lloyd is releasing a new single “The Simple Life.” The laid-back acoustic song is a breath of fresh air in our complicated world.
In the song, Lloyd sings about trying “to embrace the miracles of creation” over the distractions of mass commercialism (“keep me away from all the screens and telephones”). Like the title, the lyrics present a simple message, but a worthwhile message in these crazy days.
On singer-songwriter Lazer Lloyd’s website, he writes that he wants us to “ask ourselves what are really the important things in life. Because we are going to be inundated with so many things the world is going to convince us we need.” And he explains that the song asks us to “go back to keeping it simple which is family and friends, building our spirituality, physical health, our mental health and being balanced. Enjoying life, being in the moment and not getting carried away with the material world.”
We occasionally hear a similar message in other great songs. For example, the Shakers (and American composer Aaron Copeland) used “Simple Gifts” about the gift to be simple. In the 1970s, Dion beautifully sang about finding a “Sanctuary” in difficult times. More recently, Passenger warned us we needed to get away from our computers to “Scare Away the Dark.”
What the songs have in common is that the truth of the message is wrapped in memorable music too. And here, in addition to the important message, what makes “The Simple Life” work is Lloyd’s deep voice and the acoustic arrangement of a catchy tune.
All together Lloyd’s song is a “simple” but delightful contribution (and reminder) as we wonder through these modern times. Take a deep breath and let the song and Lloyd’s refrain wash over your troubles.
Lazer Lloyd, who has been described as “Israel’s hassidic blues rocker [who] reaches for the American heartland,” is releasing the single and official video for “The Simple Life” on March 6, 2020. The song will appear on Lloyd’s upcoming album, Tomorrow Never Comes. We will post the official video after it is released, but for a preview of the song, here is Lloyd performing the song.
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