Yesterday Lifehouse’s “Simon” played while my music was on shuffle.  I hadn’t heard it in a while.  I was quickly reminded, though, of why I love the song (and the entire No Name Face album).  It’s not a perfect song, mind you, but it twists and turns in good ways.  Above all, it is a reminder of the damage we do to one another when our main goal is to manipulate.

Here’s a clip of a live performance from the early 2000s.  The vocals are pretty strong here, which is nice.

The world, of course, is full of Simons.  Like the song implies, many of us can’t help but feel the same.  That’s something worth keeping in mind.  The world is full of the wounded; and we are often both the wounded and the one wounding others.  Perhaps the song is less about personal empowerment and more a reminder for community and work that is healthy and right.  Worth thinking about.