24 star explains why childhood without cell phones shaped new song
Summary
– Kiefer Sutherland said he is grateful he did not grow up with a cell phone
– His song Simpler Times was inspired by childhood freedom and changing technology
– Sutherland said the track reflects memories of exploring, playing, and growing up before constant digital noise
Kiefer Sutherland is looking back on childhood with a sense of gratitude, especially when it comes to growing up before cell phones became part of daily life.
The actor and musician discussed “Simpler Times,” a track from his new album, Grace. The song reflects on small towns, old memories, and a time when life felt slower and more personal.
Sutherland joked that talking about the past can make someone sound like one of the older Muppets complaining from the balcony. Still, he made it clear that his point was not about rejecting progress.
He said technology will keep moving forward, just as it has for every generation. Sutherland pointed out how much can change during one lifetime, from horse-drawn travel to people walking on the moon.
For him, Simpler Times came from looking at the world through the eyes of his children and grandchildren. That made him think about how different his own childhood was without phones tracking every moment.
Sutherland said he valued the freedom he had as a kid. He remembered exploring, making up games, and playing outside with friends without the constant pull of a screen.
Those memories helped shape the song’s message. Simpler Times is not only about nostalgia, but also about appreciating moments of kindness, imagination, and connection.
Sutherland admitted that modern life challenges him because the noise can feel overwhelming. That feeling gives the song a personal edge as he compares his childhood memories with the world his family is growing up in now.
