Simple Man (Charlie Daniels song)

"Simple Man", is a song written and recorded by American music group Charlie Daniels Band. It was released in August 1989 as the lead single from their album of the same name.

Content

The song is the lament of a self-proclaimed honest man, who expresses frustration at barely getting by despite making an honest living, while dishonest politicians and criminals are allowed to get away with anything. Expressing frustration at a judicial system that he believes is too lenient with drug dealers, rapists and child abusers, and allowing swamp animals such as alligators to eat criminals. The man blames a society that has forsaken God and as a result has become a lawless society, then reaffirms his support of the death penalty for the most severe crimes.

Music video

The music video was directed by Larry Boothby and premiered in late 1989.