Easy
Beta Band Lyrics

The opening lines of the Beta Band's song Easy are about the way we can be influenced by others and how it can affect our moods. The singer is saying that they can be up or down depending on whether or not they cross themselves with another person. The use of the phrase "cross myself" is interesting because it implies a kind of protection or spiritual connection. If they don't connect with this other person, they can be up or down without any outside influence.

The next line "I'm dysmorphic in doses" is a reference to body dysmorphia, a condition where an individual is excessively preoccupied with their appearance. Here, the singer is saying that they have this condition in small doses, suggesting that they are aware of it and can control it. They then use the metaphor of trying to "shit out twelve red roses" to describe the struggle of dealing with this condition. It's an uncomfortable and painful process, but it's something they can do, even if not everyone knows about it.

The song then changes tone as the singer imagines how they'd feel if they were called various negative labels like "promotionalist" or "mitt man". They then return to the opening lines, repeating that they can be up or down depending on their connection with others. The final lines are possibly the most interesting, with the line "A psychotropic segment so tasteless, it tastes sweet". This is a paradox, something that shouldn't work but does. It's like the taste of medicine that is unpleasant but we know it will help us in the long run. It's a comment on how we can sometimes feel good or be influenced by unhealthy things.

Overall, the song seems to be about the way in which we are affected by others and how it can be difficult to separate ourselves from them. There's a sense of struggle and discomfort, but also a recognition that we can control our reactions to some extent.