Easy Come Easy Go
Jo Stafford Lyrics


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Easy come, easy go, that's the way,
If love must have it's day, then
As it came, let it go.

No, no remorse, no regrets
We should part exactly as we met
Just easy come, easy go.
We never dreamt of romantic dangers
But now that it ends, let's be friends
And not two strangers

Easy come, easy go, here we are,




So darling au revoir
It's easy come, easy go.

Overall Meaning

The song "Easy Come, Easy Go" by Jo Stafford features lyrics that embody the idea of not clinging to something that has run its course or not meant to last, such as a relationship that came and went quickly. It highlights that love and relationships are transient, and it is better to let go easily than to cling on and regret later. The opening lines "Easy come, easy go, that's the way, if love must have its day, then as it came, let it go" sets the tone of the song, which is about accepting the transience of love and not romanticizing it. The tone of the song is reflective and accepting, without any bitterness or remorse.


The lyrics talk about letting go easily, without any regrets or remorse, and parting on friendly terms. The lines "We never dreamt of romantic dangers, but now that it ends, let's be friends and not two strangers" reinforces the idea that the relationship was not meant to last, and the couple is better off as friends. The song ends on a light-hearted note with "Easy come, easy go, here we are, so darling au revoir, it's easy come, easy go," suggesting that the singer has accepted the end of the relationship and is moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

Easy come, easy go, that's the way,
We need to accept that love sometimes ends abruptly and we must be prepared for it.


If love must have it's day, then
Even if love does not last a lifetime, it still has worth.


As it came, let it go.
Like the arrival of love, its departure must also be accepted and embraced.


No, no remorse, no regrets
We should not dwell on the past and feel sorrow or guilt, as it cannot be changed.


We should part exactly as we met
We need to end the relationship amicably, without any ill feelings or resentment towards each other.


Just easy come, easy go.
We must not cling to the past, but rather move forward and accept what has happened.


We never dreamt of romantic dangers
We never imagined the possibility of the relationship ending, but it has.


But now that it ends, let's be friends
Instead of dwelling on the past, it is best to end the relationship on a friendly note and move on.


And not two strangers
It is better to have a friendship than to be strangers entirely.


Easy come, easy go, here we are,
Despite the fact that the relationship has ended, we are both still here.


So darling au revoir
We must say farewell to each other.


It's easy come, easy go.
Once again, we must accept that the relationship was not meant to last, and it is best to move forward.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Aaron Gayle Barker, Dean Dillon

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Comments from YouTube:

nipstertunes

Thank You, Heather! She is Wonderful, for sure! Thank you so much for watching, listening and commenting! I appreciate it very much! Jim

Petr Miks

Miss Stafford is fabulous as always3

nipstertunes

Yes, a phrase that we have all used at one time or another. Thank you so much for watching, listening and for your very nice comments! I'm so happy that you liked it! I know I have said it before....Ms. Stafford is someone very special. Jim

LoveTheOConnor

Gorgeous, Jim! Beautiful song, and I love all your lovely pictures of Ms. Stafford. She's just wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing! :)

David Maslow

So unique and Wonderful!

nipstertunes

Oh, Thank You for stopping by to watch and listen, Jean-Pierre! I'm so glad you enjoyed the song and video! Thank You for the Kind Words! Jim

Crystal Gonzales

Back when singers were good.

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