Easy on Your Way Out
Eleni Mandell Lyrics
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You're okay, boy, do you feel all right?
You're easy on your out of town
Not so easy on your way back around
Your kisses were soft and sweet
My heart skipped when you put your arm around me
You're easy on your way out the door
I'm honest and true
Oh, I still feel the same
Why don't you?
You told me you were makin' plans
Then you let go of me when I took a hold of your hand
You're easy on your way out of town
Not so easy on your way back around
You're easy on your way out the door
Not so easy when I want more
More, more, I want more
The song "Easy on Your Way Out" by Eleni Mandell portrays the almost contradictory behavior of a person who is easy to leave but difficult to come back to. The song is an expression of the lead singer's feelings towards a man who she deeply desires but can't seem to keep around. Mandell begins the song with her praise of the man's physical appearance, informing him that he looks good and asking if he is okay. She then goes on to say that the man is easy to let go when he is out of town, but difficult to welcome back when he returns. The singer notes that the man's kisses are pleasing, but his reluctance to provide an emotional commitment is frustrating.
Mandell's lyrics are powerful in that they identify a common issue many individuals face in relationships. Too often, people become comfortable with others leaving, coming back and behaving in inconsistent and confusing ways. These issues create emotional instability and can lead to a poor quality life. However, the song's refrain, "You're easy on your way out the door / Not so easy when I want more / More, more, I want more," highlights the importance of communication and expressing one's desire for commitment and communication in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey boy, you're lookin' fine
The singer thinks that the addressed person looks good
You're okay, boy, do you feel all right?
The singer expresses concern for the addressed person's wellbeing
You're easy on your out of town
The addressed person finds it easy to leave town or avoid commitment
Not so easy on your way back around
However, the addressed person is not as easy to deal with when they come back around or when there is an expectation of commitment
Your kisses were soft and sweet
The artist enjoyed the addressed person's affectionate gestures
My heart skipped when you put your arm around me
The singer was pleasantly surprised and excited when the addressed person showed affection
You're easy on your way out the door
The addressed person finds it easy to leave or end things
Not so easy when I want you more
However, when the artist wants more from the addressed person, they become harder to deal with
I'm honest and true
The artist emphasizes that they are sincere and trustworthy
Oh, I still feel the same
The artist's feelings towards the addressed person have not changed
Why don't you?
The singer questions why the addressed person's feelings have changed
You told me you were makin' plans
The addressed person indicated that they were making plans or commitments
Then you let go of me when I took a hold of your hand
However, when the singer tried to become closer, the addressed person distanced themselves
More, more, I want more
The singer desires more from the addressed person than what they are currently receiving
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Written by: ELENI MANDELL
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