Easy
Jimmy Lindsay 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 song "Easy" by Jimmy Lindsay is a classic soulful track that speaks to the heart of what it means to be free and happy in one's life. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and they capture the essence of what it means to live life on one's own terms. The song is essentially about breaking free from the chains of society and living a life that is true to oneself. The opening lines "Know it sounds funny, But I just can't stand the pain, Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow" set the mood for the entire song. The singer is leaving his girlfriend because he has done all he can and cannot tolerate the pain anymore.


The line "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" speaks to the singer's desire for freedom and autonomy. He has worked hard to achieve success, but others still want to control him and make him into something he is not. The chorus is an affirmation of his desire for freedom and his willingness to live life on his terms. "Ooh that's why I'm easy, I'm easy like Sunday morning" is a powerful line that speaks to the singer's carefree nature and his desire to live a stress-free life.


Overall, the song "Easy" is a timeless classic that speaks to the heart of what it means to be free and happy in one's life. It is a reminder that we should all strive to live life on our own terms and be true to ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Know it sounds funny
I understand this may come across as amusing


But, I just can't stand the pain
But, I cannot bear the heartache anymore


Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
I am departing from you tomorrow, woman


Seems to me girl
In my opinion, lady


You know I've done all I can
You are aware that I have exerted all efforts


You see I begged, stole, and I borrowed! (yeah)
You witnessed me implore, get through illicit means, and take loans


Ooh that's why I'm easy
That's the reason why I am placid


I'm easy like Sunday morning
I am calm like a Sunday morning


Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
Why would anyone restrain me, even in this world?


I've paid my dues to make it
I have rendered the sacrifice necessary to achieve success


Everybody wants me to be
Everyone expects me to embody


What they want me to be
What they demand me to be like


I'm not happy when I try to fake it! no!
I feel discontent when I attempt to feign it, no!


I wanna be high, so high
I yearn to be elevated, so much elevated


I wanna be free to know
I aspire to be unbounded and gain clarity about


The things I do are right
My activities are righteous


I wanna be free
I desire to be unrestricted


Just me! Whoa, oh! Babe!
Just myself! Whoa, oh! Darling!


That's why I'm easy
That is why I am composed


I'm easy like Sunday morning, yeah
I am calm like a Sunday morning, yes


'Cause I'm easy
Because I am calm


Easy like Sunday morning
Calm like a Sunday morning




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MUSIC.INFO FINLAND OY
Written by: Lionel Richie

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Juan Camacho

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



All comments from YouTube:

ana lidia

Bom eu amo esse cara desde sempre 💖 marca muito minha vida amo 💝 amo de montão essa voz ❤️ que me faz viaja é me fazer feliz lindooooo 💕 me faz feliz muito muito te amoooo

Yan Pablo19

Versão reggae! Ficou massa oh

kyro kyro

I left LONDON OVER 40YEARS AGO.
This song reminds me of the blues dance we used to go to in the 70s ..
I was a teenager 16, 17 ...and this record was a coming of age tune ..
A great rendition of Commodores.

Juan Camacho

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

Tony Rogers

I have a 12" extended vinyl version of this, that I bought some time around 1979. I love it, but it's a bit worn now. It would be nice to get the extended version on CD.

Michiel 'Chielie' Frans Evert van Reenen

My soulmate Hans bought this when we were kids in boyscouts, in the Virgin Basement store on Oxford Street. We played it on a plastic pick-up at my guesthouse, in a small pink room overlooking blue Harwich Bay, Essex (we were only visiting, hailing from Haarlem, Holland). We were too young to smoke pot, otherwise we probably woulda. I hadn't heard it since but hunted it down about a year ago. To me, this is the only feasible version of this song. Great work indeed.

Alyssa Grace Kendle

Awesome memory that this song brings back! I agree--BEST version. Hands down! Sorry Lionel. lol

Robert Bethel

These were the best days of my life

Karen Greenway

Takes me right back 💖💖💖

Jauhari Lee

wow i like his version i have to start listening to reggae more often a lot of these artists i have never heard of i have to start doing my research

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