Hillside Avenue
Simply Red · Life
Was the sign I saw when I suddenly thought
Your health is your life
Why why why was I thinking that
Who's gonna pay when the children start crying
You'll never never get away
Strange how the air that you're breathing is dying
It's gonna get rough, when I get to...
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Was the sign I saw when I suddenly thought
Your health is your life
Keeps you alive
Why why why was I thinking that
When the rich man lies dying in his bed
He'll be thinking of the very words I said
When he's lying there dying in his bed
He'll be thinking of the very words I said
Repeat!
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Was the sign I saw when I suddenly thought
Your health is your life
Keeps you alive
Hillside Avenue
Hillside Avenue stands as a poignant song in Simply Red's extensive catalogue, appearing on the 2003 album Life. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of soulful vocals and polished production, hallmarks that defined their rise to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Fronted by Mick Hucknall, the group has consistently delivered emotive performances that bridge the gap between traditional soul and contemporary pop sensibilities. This recording captures the band's mature sound, reflecting a period where they continued to explore themes of love and personal reflection with characteristic warmth. As part of a discography that includes enduring classics, the song reinforces the group's reputation for crafting accessible yet deeply felt music that resonates with a wide audience.