Easier
CamelPhat Lyrics


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And the sun never quite rises in London
As I cross over the bridge
I wanna drink and smoke and kiss
And be kids

Oh, just to be oblivious, what bliss
Such happiness is this
Embraced in the arms of our own consciousness

I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier

I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier

Well, I don't know how I feel, love
But I know that I can feel love
Can you see, can you see, can you see
What you've done to me?

Just check out for an hour or two
Let the devil tell me what to do
Oh, can you see, can you see, can you see
What you've done to me?

I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier

I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier

I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier




I thought it would be easier
I thought it would be easier

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of CamelPhat's song "Easier" portray an individual who is conflicted in their desires and struggling to cope with the complexities of life. The first verse describes the persona's desire for a carefree life, to be young and able to indulge in alcohol, tobacco, and romance. The phrase "I wanna drink and smoke and kiss / And be kids" shows the inner conflict between wanting to be free and the responsibilities that come with adulthood. The persona describes the city of London as a place where the sun never quite rises, emphasizing the feeling of stagnation and lack of progress in their life.


The chorus repeats the statement, "I thought it would be easier," emphasizing the disappointment and frustration that comes with not meeting one's expectations. The line "Such happiness is this / Embraced in the arms of our own consciousness" appears to be an ironic statement, implying that happiness is illusory and that we often create it for ourselves.


In the second verse, the persona ponders their emotional state, acknowledging that they do not know how they feel but that they can feel love. The line "Let the devil tell me what to do" could be interpreted as an allusion to the persona's desperation and vulnerability.


The lyrics of "Easier" depict the struggles of dealing with everyday life. It portrays an individual who is torn between their desire for freedom and their responsibilities while trying to make sense of their emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

And the sun never quite rises in London
London is a city where the sun rarely rises, symbolizing an emotional darkness or lack of hope.


As I cross over the bridge
The singer is physically moving and crossing over a bridge, suggesting a transition or change in their life.


I wanna drink and smoke and kiss
The singer desires immediate pleasure and escape through alcohol, smoking, and physical intimacy.


And be kids
The artist wants to return to a simpler, more carefree time of childhood.


Oh, just to be oblivious, what bliss
The artist longs for ignorance or unawareness, believing it would bring a sense of blissful happiness.


Such happiness is this
The singer recognizes the contentment that comes with ignorance or escape.


Embraced in the arms of our own consciousness
The singer feels comfort in their own thoughts and feelings, even if they lead to negative behaviors or outcomes.


I thought it would be easier
The artist believed that life or a situation would be simpler or less difficult.


Well, I don't know how I feel, love
The artist is uncertain about their emotions, particularly towards a romantic partner.


But I know that I can feel love
Despite the ambiguity, the artist acknowledges their ability to feel love.


Can you see, can you see, can you see
The singer is asking for validation or understanding from another person.


What you've done to me?
The artist is blaming a specific person for their emotional state or confusion.


Just check out for an hour or two
The singer desires to escape reality and responsibility momentarily, suggesting a lack of coping skills or healthy coping mechanisms.


Let the devil tell me what to do
The singer is expressing a willingness to give into negative or harmful impulses, possibly due to feeling overwhelmed or hopeless.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Michael Whelan, Florence Welch, Justin Parker, Michael Pasquale Di Scala

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Love the visuals!

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Yeah the visuals are great. I like the song too.

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This track just hits you in 'that' spot, the tone of her vocals with those deep beats.. just WOW!!!

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I'm a simple human. I hear Camelphat, I raise the volume

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