The three poems explore the theme of simplicity from the perspective of simple men. The first poem is about a simple boy with simple dreams who believes his simplicity can become unique. The second is about a man who thinks of himself as simple but is praised by others for his kindness and love for all. The third poem is about a kid who wants simple things in life rather than fancy cars and clubs.

1. Fake Boyfriend Robot Xintong Li
Sound Design Exploration: Poetry
I am a simple boy
I am not a prince
I am not a king
I have not any attractive thing
to gives you joy
I am a simple boy
I don't know
how can say
I don’t know
the talking way
people laughed at me
I am a joke
I am a simple boy
who don’t smoke
I am a simple boy
but I have some dreams
which is too higher
& I have a strong desire
my desire is not so week
& I know that
one day this simple thing
are made unique
“I Am A Simple Boy”, Adil khan

2. Fake Boyfriend Robot Xintong Li
Sound Design Exploration
A simple man with simple ideas,
that’s what he, thinks of himself,
but others look differently at him.
They say that he has a heart way off the
charts,
for all the things that he does.
For the words of comfort that he says,
and the support he brings to all he meets.
He cannot see it though;
to him it is just something
he has always done naturally.
To him there is nothing special,
in all that he does.
Being kind is no special trait;
everyone can do it.
Loving everything and everyone that comes
his way,
a lot of people out there can do that too.
So why do people choose him?
“A Simple Man”, David Harris

3. Fake Boyfriend Robot Xintong Li
Sound Design Exploration
All I want is the simple things in life.
Fancy cars, clubs and bars, that
Ain't my style. I'm only a kid for just
A little while.
All I want is the simple things in life.
I need to go to school, and follow
Each and every rule. Not tryin to be
A fool, but do what I do.
All I want is the simple things in life.
My sugar sweet dimples, all the niggas
Want me. They can't see, the part of me
That's smart within me.
All I want is the simples in life.
Materialistic stuff, yeah I like, but that don't
Impress me. Niggas think that's what it
Takes to undress me.
All I want is the simple things in life.
Fancy cars, clubs and bars, that
Ain't my style. I'm only a kid, but
For just a little while!
“Simple Things In”, Kenyetta Terry

4. Fake Boyfriend Robot Xintong Li
Sound Design Exploration
• Natural sound: Ocean waves
• Mechanical sound: Lighter
• Electronic device: Printer
• None-word sound: Whistle
• Instrumental-only music:
• Source website: https://www.bensound.com/
• “LOVE”, composer: Benjamin Tissot

5. Fake Boyfriend Robot Xintong Li
Sound Design Exploration