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Simple Song
The Shins, James Mercer
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- Album
- Port Of Morrow
- Released
- 2012
- Genres
- indie, indie pop
- Length
- 4:15
- Tempo
- 120 BPM
- Label
- Aural Apothecary/Columbia
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About this song
"Simple Song" is a track by The Shins, with James Mercer as the main songwriter and vocalist. It is built on stadium-sized guitar riffs.
What it's about
The song tells a story full of complex emotions and lovelorn imagery. It is presented with a wry, tongue-in-cheek tone.
Fun facts
- Written by James Mercer.
- Produced by Greg Kurstin and James Mercer.
- Recorded at Echo Studio.