This music video uses my light-hearted metal song of the same name. Hmm! A light-hearted metal song might just be an oxymoron. The song came about after a discussion with JYP about how there is so much nonsense in the world and how some people accuse us of being simpletons for not understating nonsense.
Simple Is As Simpletons Can Be
Words and Original Music by Timothy Price
[verse]
simple is as simpletons can be
complex meanings we can’t see
simple is as simpletons can be
oh how big words make us freeze
simple is as simpletons can be
reciting poems makes us wheeze
simple is as simpletons can be
we have trouble with the ABCs
[chorus]
No alliteration; we can’t rhyme words
No counting syllables, no action verbs
Confuse the Sonnets with Ebonics
And the Tankas with the trucks
We can’t reflect on the Palindromes
Or the messages in Acrostic poems
[bridge]
I grew up reading comics like “Spy vs Spy”
No nouns or verbs in the storylines
Sketches on pages, each worth a thousand words
Prefer poetry in pics for the visual nerds
[verse]
simple is as simpletons can be
oh how the deep folks like to tease
simple is as simpletons can be
they say we’re dense like the trees
simple is as simpletons can be
we may be dense, but at least we are free
of deep thoughts, worries, anxieties, stress…
[chorus]
No alliteration; we can’t rhyme words
We can’t count syllables, no action verbs
Confuse the Sonnets with Ebonics
And the Tankas with the trucks
We can’t reflect on the Palindromes
Or the messages in Acrostic poems
Off Center & Not Even 
I swear… we are treated as simpletons way too often!
Excellent work, once again, Tim!
We can be proud of our simpleness! Especially since we know the answer to life, the universe and everything. Thanks, Dale.
42!!
We are so damn smart.
And good looking, too!
That we are! I must say you are looking rather fine in this video!
I think I look pretty old, simple and gray.
Nah… Well preserved silver-head!
Like a mummy maybe.
Oh stop.
Great video! I must say I feel like I must go back to school and re-learn everything. Nouns,verbs, palindrome my feeble mind is too simple lol
Well that’s what the folks who think they are superior think. But all you need to be is you. Thanks, Becky.
I especially appreciated the credits at the end. You do amazing video work, Tim! WOW!
Thanks, Rebecca.
AHa! At last, I got in to view and comment.
Excellent blog, Tim.
Thanks, Inchie. WP is so fickle.
I’VE JUST A MINUTE AGO OPENED WP – hAD TO PICK A DIGNING IN FROM A LIST?
cHEERS
That is a well made video, Tim.
Thanks, Lavinia.
The world has gone stark raving actually in terms of nonsense. We need more songs like this one.
I have a few more up my song leave. Thanks, Shey.
Good. Can’t wait
I think I’ll post the sappy love and memories video next, and then bam, hit you all with the a poignet more political video.
Bring it on
Another tonight.
I got a kickstart this morning: watching your great video with an espresso. Love this post, Tim!
Thanks, Herman.
At least there are quite a few of us Simpletons! 😉 Love your oxymoron song!
Not much better than be simple and oxymoronic. Thanks, Marina.
😂
Sometimes I feel like a simpleton! Delightful Timothy.
It happens to the best of us. Thanks, Holly.
Haha, thanks for the encouragement 😊
I plead the 5th Tim! You’re on roll .. love it. Can’t wait to see Mr. Owl eating his metal worm.. Does that mean he’s a simpleton owl or a statue! Awesome job! 😂
Thanks, Cindy. Owls are actually true simpletons. They are not very intelligent compared to a lot of birds. “Wise Old Owl” is a misnomer.
But, but, I don’t wanna be a pinhead no more.
Maybe you need to out and make a joyful noise to world. Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim. I think I’ll go with some barbaric yawp.
Barbarism is in vogue these days.
Indeed it is.
This is brilliant! The lyrics, the music, the whole video, from the questions/answers at the bottom to your facial expressions/body language. The song may be inspired by simpletons, but it is truly brilliant!! I am honored to merit mention for some of the inspiration, but truly, you deserve all the credit.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, JYP. You were the one who inspired me to write the song, so you can take a lot of credit. If it wasn’t for the inspiration, there would have been no song or video.
While listening to your song and reading your lyrics I couldn’t help but remember XTC
When their logic grows cold and all thinking gets done
You’ll be warm in the arms of the mayor of Simpleton
And I can’t unravel riddles, problems and puns
How the home computer has me on the run
And I may be the mayor of Simpleton
But I know one thing and that’s [nonsense when I hear it]
You are on a roll Tim!
I’m not familiar with XTC and the mayor os Simpleton. Twisted minds think alike. Thanks, Brian.
I agree with Dale! You are looking mighty fine in this video.
Huh! Barbarism is in vogue. I was wondering about all the new Barber Shops opening up around me. Three new hep and trendy ones within 1/2 a block.
As far as music oxymorons go… 👍
I got barbarized at the local barber shop on Saturday. Thanks, Resa.
Lol!!!
Absolutely fabulous, I love your video collages, so creative!
Thanks, Tiffny. I’m happy you liked it.