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: Advice from a mother to her son to avoid the pitfalls of fame and wealth in favor of a humble, honest life.

: Despite never being released as a single, the song's "stripped-down" feel helped it become a staple of classic rock radio. Cultural Impact Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd -

Written by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington, the lyrics are a poignant tribute to maternal wisdom. : Advice from a mother to her son