Living Is So Easy
British Sea Power Lyrics


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Well, oh, my god, did she look cute
At the Dame Vera clay pigeon shoot
But it was over, oh, so fast
It was a blast

So here's to all the dirty girls
They're taking on all of the world
Accessorized up to the hilt
No one got killed

Northern girls
Are you going to the party?
Southern boys
Are you going to the party?

Everyone, the wessies and the ossies
Everyone is going to the party
And we know that you will understand, no, oh

Living is so easy
(Living is so easy)
Shopping is so easy
(Shopping is so easy)

Dying is so easy
(Dying is so easy)
All of it is easy
(All of it is easy)

I love your celebrity
Your VPL in the SUV
And then you're pissing vitamins
It is a sin

LVMH in the HLM
Luxury it will descend
I won't be looking at your eyes
In the end

Rive Gauche girls
Are you going to the party?
Banlieue boys
Are you going to the party?

Everyone, the cops and the commies
Everyone is going to the party
And we know that you will understand, no, oh

Living is so easy
(Living is so easy)
Shopping is so easy
(Shopping is so easy)

Dying is so easy
(Dying is so easy)
All of it is easy
(All of it is easy)

Northern girls
Are you going to the party?
Southern boys
Are you going to the party?

Everyone is going to the party
Everyone is going to the party
And we know that you will understand, no, oh

Living is so easy
Living is so easy
Living is so easy
Kissing is so easy
Dancing is so easy




Shopping is so easy
It's never been so

Overall Meaning

The British Sea Power's song "Living Is So Easy" is a critique of contemporary culture's emphasis on consumerism and materialism. The opening lines speak about a clay pigeon shoot, and the singer observes a woman who looks "cute." However, the event, like most consumerist activities, is over quickly, and the singer observes, "it was a blast." The next verse turns its attention to the "dirty girls" who are "taking on all of the world." These lines are a nod towards the women who rebel against traditional gender roles and embrace their sexuality. The chorus is a repetitive chant that highlights how consumerism has made life too easy. Living, shopping, and dying, which are supposed to be hard, are now too easy. The following verses address the same themes, with slightly different angles. Women in high-end cars are celebrated, but their vanity is ridiculed - "pissing vitamins" is a clear sign of the superficial life they lead. The song continues by questioning those who have luxurious possessions and how they obtained them.


The song is a reminder that consumption has consequences, with lines in the chorus such as "all of it is easy," reminding us that our lives' challenges are masked by modern luxuries. The repeated questions of "Northern girls, Southern boys, are you going to the party?" and "Rive Gauche girls, banlieue boys, are you going to the party?" shows that the band is speaking to a wide audience, regardless of geography or social class. Ultimately, the British Sea Power is reminding us that consumerism is an insidious force that affects all of us, and we need to be aware of its impact on our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, oh, my god, did she look cute
Wow, did she look absolutely adorable


At the Dame Vera clay pigeon shoot
She was at the shooting event hosted by Dame Vera and looked cute


But it was over, oh, so fast
Unfortunately, the event was short-lived


It was a blast
But it was still incredibly fun


So here's to all the dirty girls
Here's a toast to all the rebellious and nonconformist girls


They're taking on all of the world
They're challenging and confronting the whole world with their actions


Accessorized up to the hilt
They're fully equipped and prepared with all the necessary tools and outfits


No one got killed
Despite everything, there were no casualties


Northern girls
Girls from the North


Are you going to the party?
Are you attending the party?


Southern boys
Boys from the South


Everyone, the wessies and the ossies
Everyone, whether from the West or East


Everyone is going to the party
Everyone is invited and attending the party


And we know that you will understand, no, oh
We know that you'll comprehend and relate to what we're saying


Living is so easy
Living life is effortless and uncomplicated


(Living is so easy)


Shopping is so easy
Buying things is simple and straightforward


(Shopping is so easy)


Dying is so easy
Death comes easily


(Dying is so easy)


All of it is easy
Everything is easy


(All of it is easy)


I love your celebrity
I love how famous you are


Your VPL in the SUV
Your visible panty line in the SUV


And then you're pissing vitamins
And then you're taking supplements and peeing them out


It is a sin
It's not good for you despite how it may appear


LVMH in the HLM
LV Moët Hennessy in the high-rise apartment buildings


Luxury it will descend
Luxury will gradually decline in the lower-class areas


I won't be looking at your eyes
I won't be able to look into your eyes


In the end
Ultimately


Rive Gauche girls
Girls from the Left Bank


Banlieue boys
Boys from the suburbs


Everyone, the cops and the commies
Everyone, including both the police and the Communists


Living is so easy
Living life is effortless and uncomplicated


(Living is so easy)


Shopping is so easy
Buying things is simple and straightforward


(Shopping is so easy)


Dying is so easy
Death comes easily


(Dying is so easy)


All of it is easy
Everything is easy


(All of it is easy)


Northern girls
Girls from the North


Are you going to the party?
Are you attending the party?


Southern boys
Boys from the South


Everyone is going to the party
Everyone is invited and attending the party


It's never been so easy
It's never been this effortless




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ABIGAIL FRY, JAN WILKINSON, MARTIN NOBLE, MATTHEW WOOD, NEIL WILKINSON, PHILLIP SUMNER, MATTHEW JAMES WOOD, NEIL HAMILTON WILKINSON

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юрий панин

Потрясающая группа!!!!!!!!!!

Ch0va

Полностью согласен)

space75gr

pure magic! my favorite song of 2010 (almost). the most underrated band of the last 10 years

Socracle

Make that 20

Arvin Johnson

The keyboard player is a maths teacher at my school!! Rock on Mr Sumner!! :D

Adham Sallam

@??my mistake, I meant (is)

??

@Adham Sallam was?

Gonzalo Ignacio

Indeed

Adham Sallam

It's an old comment, but what a cool teacher he is.

Nick Falletta

criminally underrated

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