In 2013, while still a teenager, Marshall released the first King Krule album, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon, on XL in the U.K. and True Panther in the U.S. Marshall then collaborated with his brother Jack for the relatively fluid, more electronic A New Place 2 Drown. Released in 2015 and credited to Archy Marshall, its physical edition was packaged with a 208-page book of poetry, photography, and art. King Krule fully reactivated in 2017 with a handful of varied singles -- the dreamlike ballad "Czech One," the mid-tempo rocker "Dum Surfer," and the rumbling "Half Man Half Shark," all featuring saxophone from Ignacio Salvadores -- that led up to The Ooz, an hour-long follow-up written during a three-year period.
Easy Easy
King Krule Lyrics
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Well yeah they got nothing on me
The same old clutch, same old streets
But yeah they got nothing on me
And easy come and easy go
Well yeah I'm sure I told you so
Well they just want you for your dough
Man I'm sure I told you so
And with your dead-end job
That's been eating away your life
You feel a little inside
The trouble and strife
And now you spend your evenings
Searching for another life
And yeah I think mate
I think you've got them in your sights
Well, easy easy
There's no need to take that tone
Well easy
I'm on the telephone
Man just leave us alone
Ow no I should've kept my receipts
'Cause the sandwich I bought
Yeah it's been off for a week
And Tesco's stealing my money
When positivity seems hard to reach
I keep my head down and my mouth shut
'Cause if you going through hell
We just keep going
You're easy
So easy
You're easy
Man just leave us alone?
I'll be one minute on the phone
In the song "Easy Easy" by King Krule, the singer is expressing his frustration towards the societal norms that are expected of him. He seems to be stuck in the same old routine, doing the same things and going to the same places, but despite this, he feels like people still underestimate him. He warns not to be lured in by people who just want your money, and to be aware of how much time and energy is spent working a dead-end job. The singer notes that it can be hard to remain positive when everything seems to be going wrong, but advises that it's important to keep your head down and push through the struggles.
The lyrics also touch on themes of isolation and feeling disconnected from others. The singer mentions how he spends his evenings alone, searching for something more to life than what he has. He feels like he has people in his sights, but it's not clear exactly what he means by this – it could be a reference to him wanting to escape his current surroundings, or it could be a comment on the ways that people try to take advantage of him.
Overall, "Easy Easy" is a commentary on the challenges that come with navigating the expectations of society and the struggles that come with feeling stuck in a certain place in life. It is a relatable song for anyone who has ever felt like they're not living up to their full potential or who has found themselves in a difficult situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well same old Bobby, same old beat
The current state of affairs is neither good nor bad, it's just static
Well yeah they got nothing on me
Compared to other people who are going through rough patches, my life is better and I have nothing significant to complain about
The same old clutch, same old streets
There is monotony and sameness in my surroundings and in my daily routine
But yeah they got nothing on me
Even though things are repetitive and unexciting, they are still better than what other people are experiencing
And easy come and easy go
Things happen quickly, but they also change quickly
Well yeah I'm sure I told you so
I predicted that things would go wrong or change, so I'm not surprised
Well they just want you for your dough
People only care about your money or material possessions, not about who you are as a person
Man I'm sure I told you so
I warned you that people would only care about your money or possessions, so don't be surprised
And with your dead-end job
Your current job offers no prospects for growth or advancement
That's been eating away your life
Your job is taking a toll on your physical and mental well-being
You feel a little inside
Your job is making you feel drained and exhausted
The trouble and strife
Difficulties and problems
And now you spend your evenings
You use your free time to search for a better life
Searching for another life
You are trying to find a different job or a new way of life that is more fulfilling
And yeah I think mate
I believe that you can achieve your goals
I think you've got them in your sights
I think you are close to reaching your objectives
Well, easy easy
Don't get too worked up or worried about things
There's no need to take that tone
Don't be confrontational or aggressive
Well easy
Relax
I'm on the telephone
I need to make a phone call
Man just leave us alone
Please don't bother or disrupt us
Ow no I should've kept my receipts
I made a mistake by throwing away my receipt
'Cause the sandwich I bought
The sandwich I purchased
Yeah it's been off for a week
The sandwich has been expired or inedible for seven days
And Tesco's stealing my money
The supermarket chain is overcharging for items or otherwise cheating the customer
When positivity seems hard to reach
It's difficult to maintain a positive outlook
I keep my head down and my mouth shut
I try to stay quiet and unnoticed
'Cause if you going through hell
In difficult times
We just keep going
The only way to persevere is to keep moving forward
You're easy
You don't stand up for yourself or assert your needs
So easy
You are easily intimidated
Man just leave us alone?
Please don't interfere or bother us
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ARCHIE IVAN MARSHALL
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