From 2016 to 2018, she released three EPs on the label, including Time, Change, and Ready. Her self-titled debut studio album was released in October 2018 and featured the singles "Boo'd Up" and "Trip", which charted in the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 5 and 11, respectively. In 2019, "Boo'd Up" was nominated for two Grammy Awards: Song of the Year and Best R&B Song, winning for the latter, as well as Mai herself being nominated for British Breakthrough Act at the 2019 Brit Awards. At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, she won three awards, including the award for Top R&B Artist.
Easy
Ella Mai Lyrics
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I know the pain that's in your heart
I've tread the distance, near or far
Just wanna be right where you are
I know love has been a stranger to you
Maybe I'm the one to change it for you
Won't be easy 'cause lessons feel new
Love is easy, easy
So don't you make it hard
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
Be easy with my heart
All we got is here and now
Why won't you let your guard down?
I'm just tryna show you how
Love is easy
So don't you make it hard
I'll chase the wind, I'll face your dark
I'll make a wish upon your star
Although you're afraid I'll break your heart
Just let my hands reach your scars
I know love has been a stranger to you
Maybe I'm the one to change it for you
Won't be easy 'cause lessons feel new
But the writings on the wall
Love is easy, easy
So don't you make it hard
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
Be easy with my heart
Oh, take your time, no need for rushing things
Baby, don't you know that with me, you're safe?
The easy option is to run away, don't run away
To hide from love, oh baby, what would it change?
I been thinking 'bout some better days
Lots of pressure, all I'm tryna say is
Love is easy, easy, yeah, yeah
So don't you make it hard
Don't you make it, said don't you make it hard
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
Can't you see me?
Be easy with my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart
All we got is here and now
All we got is here and now
Why won't you let your guard down?
I'm just tryna show you how
Love is easy, so easy, so easy, yeah
So don't you make it hard
Oh, oh
The lyrics to Ella Maiβs song Easy speaks to the experience of a person trying to convince someone else to let go of their guard and let love in despite past hurt. The first verse sees the singer assuring the person that they understand the pain in their heart and are willing to go to extreme lengths to be right where they are. The second verse refers to the fact that the prospect of love may seem foreign to the person who has been hurt, but the singer tries to convince them that the writingβs on the wall that love is easy. The chorus reiterates the theme of the song: love is easy, and one should not make it hard by running away or refusing to let their guard down.
The singer assures the singer that they donβt have to rush into things and that they will always be safe with them. The easy option is to run away, but they should not hide from love because it would not change anything. The song ends with the singer stating that all they have is the present, so the person should let their guard down, and they will show them how easy love is.
Overall, the song's meaning is to encourage the singer to open up and let love in despite their past experiences with heartbreak. The singer recognizes that it will not be easy and that it will take time to heal, but the promise of love is worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll fix the strings and play my part
I will take control and do my part to bring us closer together
I know the pain that's in your heart
I understand the hurt you're feeling
I've tread the distance, near or far
I have been through ups and downs, no matter the distance
Just wanna be right where you are
I want to be with the person I love, no matter where they are
Love is easy, easy
Love does not need to be complicated
So don't you make it hard
Don't overthink it, just let love happen naturally
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
I want you to truly see me and my feelings
Be easy with my heart
Be gentle with my heart and my emotions
All we got is here and now
We should cherish the present moment and not worry too much about the future
Why won't you let your guard down?
Why won't you allow yourself to be vulnerable and open up to love?
I'm just tryna show you how
I am only trying to demonstrate how beautiful and fulfilling love can be
I'll chase the wind, I'll face your dark
I am willing to go through difficult times with you, and help you overcome your fears
Although you're afraid I'll break your heart
Even though you're scared of getting hurt, I promise to take care of your heart
Just let my hands reach your scars
Let me help heal your emotional wounds and scars
Take your time, no need for rushing things
We don't need to rush, let's take things slow and steady
Baby, don't you know that with me, you're safe?
I want you to know that you can trust me and I will always protect you
The easy option is to run away, don't run away
It may be easier to give up or push love away, but let's not do that
To hide from love, oh baby, what would it change?
Running away from love won't change the fact that we still have feelings for each other
Love is easy, so easy, so easy, yeah
Love can be effortless and beautiful
Oh, oh
An expression of emotion
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles A. Hinshaw, Dijon Isaiah McFarlane, Ella Mai Howell, Gary Frances McDowell, Michael Frances Conroy, Peder Losnegard, Quintin Ferbie Gulledge, Richard Ian Brown, Robert James Grey, Stephen James Walker
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I'll fix the strings and play my part
I know the pain that's in your heart
I've tread the distance, near or far
Just wanna be right where you are
I know love has been a stranger to you
Maybe I'm the one to change it for you
Won't be easy 'cause lessons feel new
But the writing on the wall
Love is easy, easy
So don't you make it hard
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
Be easy with my heart
All we got is here and now
Why won't you let your guard down?
I'm just tryna show you how
Love is easy
So don't you make it hard
I'll chase the wind, I'll face your dark
I'll make a wish upon your star
Although you're afraid I'll break your heart
Just let my hands reach your scars
I know love has been a stranger to you
Maybe I'm the one to change it for you
Won't be easy 'cause lessons feel new
But the writings on the wall
Love is easy, easy
So don't you make it hard
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
Be easy with my heart
Oh, take your time, no need for rushing things
Baby, don't you know that with me, you're safe?
The easy option is to run away, don't run away
To hide from love, oh baby, what would it change?
I been thinking 'bout some better days
Lots of pressure, all I'm tryna say is
Love is easy, easy, yeah, yeah
So don't you make it hard
Don't you make it, said don't you make it hard
Can't you see me, see me, see me?
Can't you see me?
Be easy with my heart, my heart, my heart, my heart
All we got is here and now
All we got is here and now
Why won't you let your guard down?
I'm just tryna show you how
Love is easy, so easy, so easy, yeah
So don't you make it hard
Oh, oh
@thriftychiq2736
4 years later and it still hits my soul as if I'm hearing it for the 1st time.
@dailyc8463
This is the most beautiful song she's made along with Naked β€οΈ
@lerato_masuku2124
Those two songs got me in my feelings
@therealher773
I think Naked is still #1 for me. Nevertheless, this one is still beautiful, for sure.
@colinreese
Yes, those two are definitely the best.
@crystall8202
Love naked π
@jhill7771
Daily C u literally took the words rite from me
@stanleystewart8444
this is going to be somebody's wedding song one day
@gigi6716
π. So perfect
@44oasis44
Its gonna be sister's wedding song! she is getting married next month!