You baby were like the sky
You held me up to let me fly
That's just like you to tell me
I've nothing to fear

But I am a broken house
I'm holding on to broken vows
Now it's easy for me to see

It couldn't be that easy
It'd have to be much harder
That's just like you to tell me
I've nothing to fear

But I could've been falling free
Falling all these years
Now it's easy for me to see

Full of air
Sun on my face, wind in my hair
Falling down

Flying as slow as I can
I'm not trying to reach the land
Just falling somewhere

It couldn't be that easy
It'd have to be much harder
Meanwhile boy I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sade's song "Be That Easy" is a reflection of a complex and difficult relationship between two people. The persona in the song addresses her lover, expressing her gratitude for his support and encouragement but also admitting her own shortcomings. She compares her lover to the sky that held her up to spread her wings, showing her the beauty of life without fear. However, the persona is also aware of her own damaged state of being with broken promises, a metaphor for a failing relationship. Despite being grateful for her lover's support, she believes that things cannot possibly be as simple as he makes them appear. She desires for things to be more difficult, perhaps to ensure that their relationship is strong enough to withstand any obstacles. The persona also recognizes that she has been falling for years and now she's embracing the fall but she is also not in a rush to reach the final destination as falling freely is liberating enough.

The lyrics suggest that while there is a deep love between these two individuals, there are also underlying issues that impact their relationship. The persona finds herself in a complicated situation: grateful for her lover's support but at the same time revealing her dissatisfaction with the simplicity of their relationship. The song is a beautiful reflection of the complexities of love and how sometimes we need to embrace the difficult parts of life to feel alive and free.

Line by Line Meaning

You baby were like the sky
You were my support, my guiding light

You held me up to let me fly
You gave me the courage and confidence to pursue my dreams

That's just like you to tell me I've nothing to fear
You always reassure me and make me feel safe

But I am a broken house I'm holding on to broken vows
I am hurt and struggling to keep my promises

Now it's easy for me to see
With time, I've gained perspective on my situation

It couldn't be that easy It'd have to be much harder
It's not simple to fix my brokenness and move forward

But I could've been falling free Falling all these years Now it's easy for me to see
I was blinded by my troubles, but I'm now aware of my past mistakes

Full of air Sun on my face, wind in my hair Falling down
I feel light and free, embracing the present moment

Flying as slow as I can I'm not trying to reach the land Just falling somewhere
I'm taking my time to heal and move forward, without any set destination

Meanwhile boy I love you
Despite my struggles, I still love and appreciate you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman

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You baby were like the sky
You held me up to let me fly
That's just like you to tell me
I've nothing to fear
But I am a broken house
I'm holding on to broken vows
Now it's easy for me to see
It couldn't be that easy
It'd have to be much harder
That's just like you to tell me
I've nothing to fear
But I could've been falling free
Falling all these years
Now it's easy for me to see
Full of air
Sun on my face, wind in my hair
Falling down
Flying as slow as I can
I'm not trying to reach the land
Just falling somewhere
It couldn't be that easy
It'd have to be much harder
Meanwhile boy I love you