Easy Living
Billy Holiday Lester Young Lyrics


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Living for you is easy living
It's easy to live when you're in love
And I'm so in love
There is nothing in life but you

I never regret the years that 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Easy Living" by Billie Holiday and Lester Young are a romantic ode to love and devotion. The song describes how life is easy when you are in love with someone, and how being happy to give yourself to that person brings joy and contentment. The singer never regrets the time and effort they devote to their loved one, and they see it as a privilege to be able to do so.


The lyrics suggest that the singer's devotion to their love is sometimes seen as foolishness by others, but to the singer it is a source of fun and pleasure. The people around the singer do not understand the depth of their love and the joy it brings, but the singer is content to live their life as they see fit, with their loved one at the center of it all.


In conclusion, "Easy Living" is a poignant tribute to love and devotion, and the joy that comes with sharing your life with someone you love. The lyrics celebrate the happiness and contentment that comes with putting your heart and soul into a relationship, and the sense of fulfillment that comes from knowing you are loved and appreciated.


Line by Line Meaning

Living for you is easy living
Being with you makes everything else in life seem easy


It's easy to live when you're in love
Love gives life its purpose and makes it easier to bear


And I'm so in love
I am deeply and completely in love with you


There is nothing in life but you
You are the center of my world and everything I do revolves around you


I never regret the years that I'm giving
I cherish every moment spent with you and am grateful for the time we have together


They're easy to give when you're in love
It is easy to make sacrifices and put in effort for the one you love


I'm happy to do whatever I do for you
I find joy in doing anything for you and making you happy


For you maybe I'm a fool
To others, it may seem foolish to love someone so deeply, but to me it is worth everything


But it's fun
Being with you and loving you is more than just worthwhile, it's actually enjoyable


People say you rule me with one wave of your hand
Others may see you as having complete control over me, but in reality, my love for you is a choice I make freely


Darling, it's grand
Being with you is truly amazing and nothing can compare


They just don't understand
Others may judge our love without truly understanding the depth of our connection




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Comments from YouTube:

john m

I love this......I have listened to this for over 50 years...Billie and Lester was healthy then...jm

Leslie Thomas

💖just as sparkly,
85 yrs later 🌟

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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.

I'll never regret the years 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.

blanca pellicer

Super

Marshall Ryan

treasure

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