The band was, for a time in the 1970s, a sensation in the world of British progressive-rock because of Sonja Kristina's sensual vocals and Darryl Way's romantic violin. Kristina was a veteran of the London musical Hair in the late 60s. This combination of sensual vocals and romantic violin was the same as tested in California by It's a Beautiful Day. Francis Monkman (the real genius behind their compositions) added a synthesiser.
Their debut album Air Conditioning (1970) contains "Vivaldi", their most celebrated piece. Second Album (1971) delivered their only hit, "Back Street Luv", and the twelve-minute "Piece of Mind". Their artistic peak was reached with Phantasmagoria (1972), but the band dissolved after Air Cut (1973), with Eddie Jobson taking over violin and keyboard duties. Kristina was joined by her husband Stewart Copeland (future The Police) for a new version of Curved Air that released Midnight Wire 1975) and Airborne (1976).
From then on Curved Air as a group were largely inactive. In early 2008, the band regrouped. A live album consisting of recordings from the previous UK tour, Live Atmosphere, was released on 2 April 2012. A studio album, North Star, followed in 2014.
Sonja Kristina remains the only original band member.
Easy
Curved Air Lyrics
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It'll work its own way out, don't worry, I'm here with you.
Easy, if you got to cry just let it come,
It'll work its own way out, don't worry, I'll stay with you through the night.
And I can see you sleeping in the heavy heavy night
With a single sheet covering brown skin and white.
Feel you breathing soft and low, there's perfume in the air,
You're many many miles from me, but I can see you still.
I look at you, beside myself till I see you again.
Easy, little boy with a troubled mind,
It'll work its own way out, don't worry, I'm here with you.
Easy, if you got to cry just let it come,
It'll work its own way out, don't worry, I'll stay with you through the night.
In the honeycomb confusion of many many lives,
I'm tumbling like Alice down the tunnels of my mind.
Fingers closing up my ears, fumble at my brain,
Screaming as I'm dreaming that I won't see you again.
You're many many miles from me, but I can see you still.
I look at you, beside myself till I see you again.
Easy, easy, easy, easy...
In the honeycomb confusion of many many lives,
I'm tumbling like Alice down the tunnels of my mind.
Fingers closing up my ears, fumble at my brain,
Screaming as I'm dreaming that I won't see you again.
You're many many miles from me, but I can see you still.
I look at you, beside myself till I see you again.
Easy, easy, easy, easy...
The song "Easy" by Curved Air appears to be addressed to a young boy who is struggling with something. The singer reassures him that everything will be okay and that she is there to support him. The use of the word "easy" repeatedly throughout the song seems to be an attempt to calm and soothe the boy.
The second verse takes a different direction, with the singer describing her own confusion and anxiety. She is "tumbling" through the "tunnels of [her] mind" and is scared that she won't see the boy again. Despite this, she is still able to picture him sleeping peacefully with "perfume in the air" and "tiny fingers gently sleeping in [his] hair." The contrast between her internal turmoil and the boy's apparent calmness creates an interesting tension within the song.
Overall, "Easy" seems to be a comforting and empathetic song. It acknowledges the difficulties that both the boy and the singer are facing while also providing reassurance and support. The use of vivid imagery and sensory details helps to create a very evocative and immersive listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy, little boy with a troubled mind,
Don't worry, things will get better, I am here to support you.
It'll work its own way out, don't worry, I'm here with you.
The situation will resolve on its own, and I'll be with you every step of the way.
Easy, if you got to cry just let it come,
It's okay to express your emotions and cry.
And I can see you sleeping in the heavy heavy night
Even though we are apart, I can picture you sleeping in your bed at night.
With a single sheet covering brown skin and white.
A visual description of the boy sleeping, covered by a sheet.
Feel you breathing soft and low, there's perfume in the air,
The singer can sense the peacefulness of the boy sleeping and the scent of perfume.
With your tiny fingers gently sleeping in your hair.
Another visual description of the boy sleeping and the singer's affection for him.
You're many many miles from me, but I can see you still.
Distance doesn't matter, the singer still remembers and cares.
I look at you, beside myself till I see you again.
The singer misses the boy and can't wait to see him again.
In the honeycomb confusion of many many lives,
The complex and confusing nature of the world.
I'm tumbling like Alice down the tunnels of my mind.
The singer feels lost and uncertain in their thoughts and emotions.
Fingers closing up my ears, fumble at my brain,
The singer is desperate to block out overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
Screaming as I'm dreaming that I won't see you again.
The singer's fear of losing the boy and their deep emotional connection.
Easy, easy, easy, easy...
Repetition of the word 'easy' conveys a sense of calm and reassurance in the face of difficulty.
Contributed by Chloe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.