It Don't Come Easy
American Angel Lyrics
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It ain't as easy as it seems
To make it in this world
You set them up and you break them down
Traveling that sale and we sell our sound forever
We're gonna sell it to you
'Cause nothing comes easy and nothing's free
I gotta know exactly what I wanna be
Over and over we sing our song
Rocking and rolling we're all night long
Discover us, we're right here!
The heads are popping, the mood is high
And the atmosphere's rising, gonna hit the sky
You're loving us and you know, you know
Well, this really comes easy, baby!
And what's from this!
Whoo, look at me now, ha, ha!
I got a couple of gold records
And I've even got a couple of plastic ones too
Well, I ain't got no piece of mind though
But I don't care
'Cause I've got lots and lots of... money
It don't come easy
It don't come easy
It don't come easy
It don't come easy
When it don't come easy
Why, n-n-n-n-nothing's easy...
In American Angel's song "It Don't Come Easy," the lyrics speak to the challenges and sacrifices that come with chasing your dreams, particularly in the music industry. The first verse emphasizes the difficulty of making it in the world, despite the effort and talent exerted to set up and break down the shows. The chorus emphasizes the idea that nothing in life worth having comes easy, and it is important to have a clear understanding of what you want to achieve.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift to describe the experience of performing live, with the band feeling the support of the audience and the music creating a high-energy atmosphere. The bridge contains a humorous reference to the material success that comes with success in the music industry, highlighting the contrast between financial wealth and peace of mind.
Overall, the message of "It Don't Come Easy" is one of resilience and persistence in the pursuit of one's dreams, even when faced with obstacles and setbacks. It emphasizes the idea that success comes from hard work, dedication, and a clear sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
City to city you chase your dreams
As you go from one town to another, you continue pursuing your aspirations.
It ain't as easy as it seems
The process of achieving your dreams is much more difficult and complicated than it appears.
To make it in this world
To thrive in society and achieve success.
You set them up and you break them down
There are highs and lows in life, and you must erect goals and tear them down as you achieve them or face setbacks.
Traveling that sale and we sell our sound forever
As you go from place to place, you sell your musical style constantly and perpetually.
We're gonna sell it to you
We plan on marketing our music to you whether you like it or not.
'Cause nothing comes easy and nothing's free
Success in life and business requires hard work, and it often comes at a price.
I gotta know exactly what I wanna be
In order to succeed, you must have clear goals and aspirations.
It don't come easy
Success is challenging to attain.
Over and over we sing our song
We repeat our music regularly.
Rocking and rolling we're all night long
We put on energetic musical shows that last all night.
Discover us, we're right here!
We want to be found and appreciated for our music.
The heads are popping, the mood is high
The listeners are enjoying our performance, and the vibe is positive.
And the atmosphere's rising, gonna hit the sky
The excitement around our music is increasing and will reach new heights.
You're loving us and you know, you know
You thoroughly enjoy our music, and you know it.
Well, this really comes easy, baby!
Performing for appreciative audiences makes the effort worthwhile and enjoyable.
And what's from this!
We hope that this success leads to bigger and better things.
Whoo, look at me now, ha, ha!
I am successful, and it feels great!
I got a couple of gold records
I have received recognition for my music with a few gold records.
And I've even got a couple of plastic ones too
I also have some less prestigious awards.
Well, I ain't got no piece of mind though
Despite my success, I still find myself unfulfilled and anxious.
But I don't care
I do not let my lack of peace of mind stop me from pursuing success.
'Cause I've got lots and lots of... money
Despite the drawbacks, the financial reward for success makes up for it all.
When it don't come easy
When success seems out of reach.
Why, n-n-n-n-nothing's easy...
Indeed, nothing worth having is easy to attain.
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