Easy Living
Count Basie Sidemen 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 of Count Basie Sidemen's song "Easy Living" present a beautiful ode to the power and joy of love. The song starts with the statement that living for someone you deeply love is easy. The singer declares that being in love makes everything effortless and that there is nothing in life besides their beloved. The lyrics describe that the singer does not regret the time and effort they put into the relationship, instead, it is easy and fulfilling to do so when one is in love. The last verse of the song acknowledges that other people may view the singer's love and devotion as foolish, but to them, it is enjoyable and grand, and others simply do not comprehend it.

The song is an expression of happiness and gratitude towards love, and it beautifully communicates the ease of living when one is deeply in love. The song's melody and its beat enhance the lyrics, and the combination of all these elements make the song a beautiful expression of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Living for you is easy living
Life becomes effortless when you live for the one you love

It's easy to live when you're in love
Being in love makes life uncomplicated

And I'm so in love
My love for you is so intense

There is nothing in life but you
The only thing that matters in my life is you

I never regret the years that I'm giving
I don't feel bad about spending my life with you

They're easy to give when you're in love
It doesn't feel like a sacrifice to give everything to the one you love

I'm happy to do whatever I do for you
Making you happy brings me joy

For you maybe I'm a fool
Some might see me as foolish for loving you so strongly

But it's fun
Being with you is worth any risk or perceived foolishness

People say you rule me with one wave of your hand
Others think you have complete control over me

Darling, it's grand
My love for you is overwhelming, and I'm content with that