Easy Living
Barney Kessel/Ray Brown/Shelly Manne Lyrics
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It's easy to live when you're in love
And I'm so in love
There's nothing in life but you
I'll never regret the things I'm giving
They're easy to give when you're in love
I'm happy to do whatever I do for you
For you maybe I'm a fool, but it's fun
People say you rule me with one wave of your hand
Darling, it's grand; they just don't understand
Living for you is easy living
It's easy to live when you're in love
And I'm so in love
There's nothing in life but you
For you maybe I'm a fool, but it's fun
People say you rule me with one wave of your hand
Darling, it's grand; they just don't understand
Living for you is easy living
It's easy to live when you're in love
And I'm so in love
There's nothing in life but you
The lyrics of the song "Easy Living" by Barney Kessel, Ray Brown, and Shelly Manne talks about the simplicity of life when you're in love with someone. The lyrics express a deep love and devotion for the person being addressed in the song. The singer states that living for their significant other is easy living, that when you are in love, living is uncomplicated. Love simplifies everything and the person they love is the only thing in their life. They also express that they do not regret the things they offer their loved one, it's easy to give when you are in love. The singer is more than willing to do anything for their love, and even though people might consider them foolish, they find joy in it.
The love described in this song is so strong that people think the loved one rules over the singer. The singer finds it amusing, and he/she finds himself/herself wrapped in the love he/she shares with the loved one. The song's lyrics express a happiness that only true love can bring, where nothing else seems to matter but the person you share that love with. The lyrics also suggest that others might not understand this love, but the singer does not care what people say because his/her love is all that matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Living for you is easy living
It's effortless and stress-free to live when all you care about is that one special person in your life.
It's easy to live when you're in love
Being in love makes everything easier to endure and less complicated to handle.
And I'm so in love
Being deeply in love creates a happiness and contentment that cannot be matched by anything else.
There's nothing in life but you
Love is all-encompassing and all-consuming, dominating every aspect of life.
I'll never regret the things I'm giving
In love, the act of putting forth effort, time, and energy towards pleasing one's partner is never a burden or a cause for regret.
They're easy to give when you're in love
Love makes the process of giving and sharing natural and effortless--it's no longer a chore.
I'm happy to do whatever I do for you
Pleasing the one you love brings deep joy and fulfillment, making it easy to continually do what makes them happy.
For you maybe I'm a fool, but it's fun
To outsiders, the actions of a person in love may seem foolish or irrational, but to that person, it's enjoyable and worth it.
People say you rule me with one wave of your hand
Others may view the power dynamic and control in a relationship as one-sided, but it is simply a reflection of the trust and surrender that comes with love.
Darling, it's grand; they just don't understand
Despite the criticisms and misunderstandings of onlookers, being in love is a grand and beautiful experience that cannot be fully comprehended from the outside looking in.
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