In 1991, inspired by the rhythms of traditional Jamaican music and the larg… Read Full Bio ↴In 1991, inspired by the rhythms of traditional Jamaican music and the largely improvisational nature of jazz, original Jazz Warrior, and veteran jazz double bassist, Gary Crosby turned a musical concept in to a joyful reality. Crosby's concept was to create a quintessential fusion of mento, ska, reggae and jazz playing classic and modern jazz standards alongside Jamaican folksongs. To achieve this, he gathered together a group of musicians drawn from the jazz and reggae circuits, each of whom is a distinguished musician in his own right. The result was Jazz Jamaica.

Since its realisation, Crosby has developed the Jazz Jamaica concept by introducing a stream of talented young jazz musicians, so increasing the size of the pool of 'Jazz Jamaicans', and enabling him to extend the boundaries of the music played. Collectively, Crosby and his musicians represent the finest exponents of this unique musical fusion known as skazz, a fusion loved and appreciated by everyone, of all ages and colours around the globe.

Easy
Jazz Jamaica Lyrics

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Know it sounds funny
But, I just can't stand the pain
Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
Seems to me girl
You know I've done all I can
You see I begged, stole, and I borrowed! (yeah)

Ooh that's why I'm easy

I'm easy like Sunday morning
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning!

Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
I've paid my dues to make it
Everybody wants me to be
What they want me to be
I'm not happy when I try to fake it! no!

Ooh that's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning!

I wanna be high, so high
I wanna be free to know
The things I do are right
I wanna be free
Just me! Whoa, oh! Babe!

That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, yeah
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday morning, whoa
'Cause I'm easy
Easy like Sunday morning, yeah

'Cause I'm easy
Easy like Sunday morning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jazz Jamaica's song "Easy" describe a person's decision to end a relationship that has caused them a great deal of pain. The singer is addressing their partner, explaining that they have done everything they can to make the relationship work, but they cannot continue to endure the pain. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been living a difficult life and is ready for a change. They want to be free to live the life they choose, without the constraints of other people's expectations. The phrase "easy like Sunday morning" refers to the feeling of relaxation and freedom that comes with a lazy, carefree Sunday.

The second verse of the song includes the line "Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?" which suggests that the singer feels trapped and confined by the expectations of others. They have worked hard to make something of their life, but they feel like they are being held back. The singer wants to be true to themselves and live the life they were meant to live, without feeling like they have to compromise their own desires to please others.

Overall, the lyrics to "Easy" are about self-discovery, personal growth, and the struggle to break free from societal expectations. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and to live their lives according to their own values and desires.

Line by Line Meaning

Know it sounds funny
It may sound strange to you

But, I just can't stand the pain
I can’t bear this anymore

Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
I'm going to leave you tomorrow

Seems to me girl
From my point of view, girl

You know I've done all I can
I have done everything I could

You see I begged, stole, and I borrowed! (yeah)
I even begged, stole, and borrowed, just to make it work

Ooh that's why I'm easy
That's why I'm relaxed

I'm easy like Sunday morning
I'm as comfortable as a Sunday morning

Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
Why would anyone want to restrict me?

I've paid my dues to make it
I have worked hard to achieve my goals

Everybody wants me to be
Everyone wants me to act