Easy to Love
Cole Porter Lyrics
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In thinking such a thing could be
That you could ever care for me
I'm sure you hate to hear
That I adore you, dear
But grant me
Just the same
For love
You'd be so easy to love
So easy to idolize
All others above
So worth the yearning for
So swell to keep every homefire burning for
We'd be so grand at the game
So carefree together
That it does seem a shame
That you can't see
Your future with me
'Cause you'd be oh, so easy to love
The lyrics to Cole Porter's song Easy to Love express unrequited love – the singer is aware that their affections won't be reciprocated, yet they still can't help but adore the object of their affection. The singer acknowledges that they're wasting their time by holding onto the idea of being with the person they love, but they can't help daydreaming about what it would be like if they were together. The singer recognizes that the person they love might not feel the same way, but still begs them to consider the possibility. The song expresses the frustration and longing that comes with a love that is not returned.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels that the person they love is worth the effort – they are "so easy to idolize" and "so worth the yearning for". The singer describes how they and the person they love would be "so grand at the game" of love, and how they would be "carefree together" if they were a couple. The singer feels that they are not entirely to blame for their love, suggesting that the person they love may have some responsibility for leading them on or encouraging them in some way.
Overall, the lyrics to Easy to Love express the yearning and heartache that comes with unrequited love, but also highlight the worthiness of the person the singer loves and the potential for a happy relationship if only their love could be reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
I know too well that I'm just wasting precious time
I am aware that pursuing your affection might be an unfruitful venture.
In thinking such a thing could be
I recognize that thinking you could ever love me is foolish.
That you could ever care for me
It is highly unlikely that you would have any romantic interest in me.
I'm sure you hate to hear
I am aware that my affection for you might be uncomfortable for you to hear.
That I adore you, dear
I cherish you deeply, my beloved.
But grant me
But please grant me a moment to share my heart with you.
Just the same
Regardless, I still hold affection for you.
I'm not entirely to blame
Although I might seem foolish, I cannot always control my heart's desires.
For love
When it comes to love, it can be all-consuming and overwhelming.
You'd be so easy to love
You possess such a lovable and enchanting demeanor.
So easy to idolize
It is effortless to worship and hold you in high esteem.
All others above
Compared to others, you stand out above them all.
So worth the yearning for
Yearning for your affection is worth the potential heartbreak and disappointment.
So swell to keep every homefire burning for
It would be delightful and worthwhile to maintain a sense of passion and ardor for you.
We'd be so grand at the game
Together, we would excel and thrive in the pursuit of love.
So carefree together
As a couple, we would experience freedom and ease with one another.
That it does seem a shame
It is regrettable that you cannot see the potential we could share together.
That you can't see
It appears as though you do not share the same feelings towards me.
Your future with me
The possibility of a romantic future between us seems unlikely or non-existent.
'Cause you'd be oh, so easy to love
You possess such an endearing and captivating quality that makes you irresistible.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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@kathification1
I am a total Cole Porter freak. Have read two biographies of his life, and know most of his songs, including the words. I'm 65 now and have loved his music since I was a little girl. At one point in my adolescence I realized that many of my very favorite songs were written by Cole Porter, and I became an official fan of his. Begin the Beguine is my favorite song of all time.... and here's some trivia.... it's the longest popular song ever written !!
@cookieceo3938
I also have been a fan since I was very young. Now 76. Saw the Movie at least 5 or 6 times. Love everything he has ever done.
@parlix3802
Damn I’m only 18, there’s no way I can grow up knowing the music in our generation so far will be something looked back on
@ginnasanjose9381
I watched the De-lovely today and the story touched my heart. Am I so glad to know him, his wife including his songs through this movie. My favorite... So In Love.
@princeandrey
@parLix I'm 78, and these songs weren't popular when I was a kid. I know them all from my mom, who was a singer and a pianist and a super-smart person!
@noeliabeatrizscotti4450
Cole Porter ,mi favorito por siempre! Letras ingeniosas,música maravillosa ,gran talento ! La combinación perfecta! Cuando escuché sus canciones tendría unos seis años , hoy 73 y me sigue enamorando! Saludos desde Argentina.!!!☺
@cookieceo3938
Beautiful! Wonderful! Love it! Thanks for posting.
@carlosreneibarra4435
Cole Porter, un clasico.
@rader304
Just love it!!!
@luigilamorte7753
The man was a genius. Beautiful, just beautiful.