When not playing and writing, they were raiding their father’s album collections for inspiration and direction. With the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Crowded House and Simon and Garfunkel they were in good stead for the future. Also drawing from contemporary artists such as Fleet Foxes, Angus Stone & Bon Iver they have developed a great, fresh sound.
The boys met in the early years of high school and quickly became musical companions, ready to take on the world with their melodic songs and subtle harmonies. Georgia Fair’s lineup is completed by Paul on bass & Ben’s brother Nick on drums.
Something Easy
Georgia Fair Lyrics
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I shot away from the kid next door
And I remember how we came home
And we fell asleep on the kitchen floor
We were so young,
So much to lose and so much to learn from
We were too young,
But my Mama always said that you should never take food
Off the big dead woman
And my Papa always said that you should never tell a lie,
But if you do then take it back, son
We were so young,
So much to lose and so much to learn from
We were too young,
But how I wish those days weren't gone
I remember when you moved out
I sat alone in my tree house
But when I saw that you moved down the road
I jumped so high I nearly broke my toe
And,
It was so easy,
we never told another soul,
It was too easy,
How I wish those days weren't gone
But my Mama always said that you should never take food
Off the big dead woman
And my Papa always said that you should never tell a lie,
But if you do then take it back, son
We were so young,
So much to lose and so much to learn from
We were too young,
But how I wish those days weren't gone
We grew apart,
I'll never forget those fateful days
And what was your name?
But my Mama always said that you should never take food
Off the big dead woman
And my Papa always said that you should never tell a lie,
But if you do then take it back, son
Oooh
We were so young,
So much to lose and so much to learn from
We were too young,
But how I wish those days weren't gone
One day, one fateful day,
I shot away from the kid next door
One day, one fateful day,
I fell in love with the kid next door
The song "Something Easy" by Georgia Fair is a nostalgic reflection on the innocence of youth and first love. The opening lyrics describe a memory of shooting away from the kid next door. The reference to shooting could refer to literal shooting, but it is more likely a metaphor for the singer's fear of vulnerability and connection. The following lines describe how the two of them fell asleep on the kitchen floor, emphasizing the simplicity and ease of their connection. The nostalgic tone is reinforced by the repetition of the refrain "we were so young, so much to lose, and so much to learn from" which acknowledges the naivety of youth and the experiences that shape us.
The chorus references the parents of the singer, with the lines "my mama always said that you should never take food off the big dead woman, and my Papa always said that you should never tell a lie, but if you do then take it back, son". The lyrics could be interpreted literally, referring to the wisdom passed down from the singer's parents, or they could be metaphorical, referring to the moral codes and values that shape us as we grow up. Either way, the inclusion of the parents' voices in the song underscores the theme of innocence and learning.
The final lines of the song are poignant and somewhat enigmatic: "we grew apart, I'll never forget those fateful days, and what was your name?" The melancholic tone and the use of the words "fateful days" suggest that something significant happened between the singer and the kid next door, something that would shape the singer's life. Yet, the fact that the singer cannot remember the kid's name underscores the fundamental ephemerality of youth and early experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
One day, one fateful day
It all started on a particular day that holds great importance
I shot away from the kid next door
I distanced myself from the person who lived near me
And I remember how we came home
I recall the memories of us returning home together
And we fell asleep on the kitchen floor
We were so comfortable with each other that we could rest anywhere, even the floor
We were so young,
We lacked experience and knowledge
So much to lose and so much to learn from
We had a lot of things at stake and a lot to learn from our experiences
But how I wish those days weren't gone
I have fond memories of that time and would love to relive those moments
My Mama always said that you should never take food off the big dead woman
My mother taught me to never take things that do not belong to me
And my Papa always said that you should never tell a lie, But if you do then take it back, son
My father instilled in me the importance of honesty and taking responsibility for one's actions
I sat alone in my tree house
I spent time by myself in my safe place
But when I saw that you moved down the road
When I realized you were still close by, my heart skipped a beat
It was so easy, we never told another soul,
Our secret relationship was simple and we kept it hidden from everyone else
We grew apart, I'll never forget those fateful days
Our lives took different paths, but I will always remember the significant moments we shared
And what was your name?
I have forgotten the name of the person who meant so much to me
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.