From the recording STUPID CUPID
What if simple Simon says jump into the fire
Would you do it when you know he's a liar?
I wonder who this is about?? Any guesses? The song criticizes a figure referred to as "Simple Simon" who uses "weapons of mass distraction" and "civil lies" to mislead the nation. The lyrics suggest that this figure enacts laws secretly, creates "get rich quick schemes," and causes "social insecurity." Despite not speaking the truth, "Simple Simon" is portrayed as powerful, making proof unnecessary. The song repeatedly encourages listeners to "lend an ear and hear what Simple Simon Says" and implies that "we've got nothing to fear if we believe everything Simple Simon says," possibly with an ironic tone, especially with the line about flattening Manhattan. Yes, we've everything to fear actually.
Lyrics
HE USES WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTION
TO KEEP OUR MIND OFF OTHER PROBLEMS
THEN BEHIND OUR BACKS HE ENACTS HIS LAWS
GET RICH QUICK SCHEMES BEHIND LOCKED DOORS
THEN BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, WE’RE ALL AT WAR
LET’S ALL LEND AN EAR
AND HEAR WHAT SIMPLE SIMON SAYS
WE’VE GOT NOTHING TO FEAR
IF WE BELIEVE EVERYTHING
SIMPLE SIMON SAYS
HE MISLEADS A NATION WITH CIVIL LIES
AND LEAVES A GENERATION WITH SOCIAL INSECURITY
HE’S NOT IMPRESSED IF YOU CAN SPEAK LANGUAGES
HELL HE CAN’T EVEN SPEAK THE TRUTH!
BUT HE’S BIGGER THAN YOU, SO WHO NEEDS PROOF?
LET’S ALL LEND AN EAR
AND HEAR WHAT SIMPLE SIMON SAYS
WE’VE GOT NOTHING TO FEAR
IF WE BELIEVE EVERYTHING
SIMPLE SIMON SAYS
HE’LL HAVE YOU BELIEVE THAT THEY’LL FLATTEN MANHATTAN
LET’S ALL LEND AN EAR
AND HEAR WHAT SIMPLE SIMON SAYS
WE’VE GOT NOTHING TO FEAR
IF WE BELIEVE EVERYTHING
SIMPLE SIMON SAYS
WORDS AND MUSIC BY IAN ALLEN ©