Easy
Lionel Richie/Willie Nelson Lyrics
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Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
Seems to me girl, you know I've done all I can, aoh
See I begged, stole and I borrowed, yeah
Ooh, that's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday mornin', yeah, oh
That's why I'm easy
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, oh, no
Ooh, that's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday mornin', yeah, oh
That's why I'm easy
I'm easy like Sunday mornin'
I wanna be high, so high
I wanna be free to know the things I do are right
Yeah, I wanna be free, just me, oh, babe
Yeah, oh, yeah
That's why I'm easy, baby
Easy like Sunday mornin', yeah, oh
That's why I'm easy, yeah
I'm easy like Sunday mornin', oh
Why I'm easy, yeah
Easy like Sunday mornin'
That's why I'm easy, yeah
I'm easy like Sunday mornin'
Said, I'm easy like Sunday
I'm easy like Sunday, I'm easy like Sunday mornin'
I'm easy like Sunday mornin', mornin, yeah
I'm so easy
I'm easy like Sunday mornin', yeah, yeah
I feel so easy, yeah, yeah
I'm easy like Sunday mornin'
Easy like Sunday mornin'
I'm easy like Sunday morn, mornin'
The song "Easy" by Lionel Richie/Willie Nelson is a timeless classic that tells the story of a man who has had enough of his relationship and is ready to move on from the pain. The first verse explains that the man has done everything possible to try and make things work, but it seems that the woman keeps bringing him pain. He then drops the bombshell that he will be leaving her tomorrow. The second verse describes the man's desire for freedom and the right to be himself without anyone trying to change him. He wants to be high and free to do what he knows is right without any restrictions.
The chorus of the song is where we get the main idea behind the song, which is that the man is so easy-going that he can handle anything just like Sunday morning. This means that he is calm, cool, and collected, which is something he needs in his life after all the drama he has been through. The repetition of "I'm easy like Sunday morning" emphasizes this point, and it is clear that the man is ready for a stress-free life.
In conclusion, "Easy" is a song about a man who has had enough of the pain in his relationship and is ready for a stress-free life. He wants to be himself and not have anyone try to change him, which is something that many people can relate to. The song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics have made it a classic that people still love to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it sounds funny but I just can't stand the pain, aoh
Despite the humorous tone of my situation, I cannot bear the emotional pain any longer.
Girl, I'm leaving you tomorrow
I have made the decision to leave you and will do so tomorrow.
Seems to me girl, you know I've done all I can, aoh
It appears to me that you are aware of the many efforts I have made to improve our relationship.
See I begged, stole and I borrowed, yeah
I resorted to desperate measures, such as begging, stealing, and borrowing, in order to try and make things work between us.
Ooh, that's why I'm easy
My current state of mind is due to my decision to leave and not continue to suffer in this relationship.
I'm easy like Sunday mornin', yeah, oh
My soul is at ease, like the calmness of a Sunday morning.
Why in the world would anybody put chains on me?
I cannot fathom why someone would want to restrict or constrain me.
I've paid my dues to make it
I have worked hard and made sacrifices to attain my current state of being.
Everybody wants me to be what they want me to be
It seems as though people often have expectations for me and want me to conform to their desires.
I'm not happy when I try to fake it, oh, no
I am unhappy when I pretend to be someone I am not.
I wanna be high, so high
I desire to experience an elevated state of being and consciousness.
I wanna be free to know the things I do are right
I want to feel the freedom to follow my own moral compass and justify my actions as right.
Yeah, I wanna be free, just me, oh, babe
Ultimately, I want to be free to be my authentic self, without the influence or expectations of others.
Said, I'm easy like Sunday
I, once again, affirm my peaceful and content state of mind.
I'm easy like Sunday, I'm easy like Sunday mornin'
I am at ease, like the calm and relaxed atmosphere of a Sunday morning.
I'm so easy
I am truly tranquil and content.
Easy like Sunday mornin', yeah, yeah
Like the laziest and most peaceful day of the week, I am at ease and carefree.
I feel so easy, yeah, yeah
I am completely at ease and comfortable in my current state of being.
I'm easy like Sunday mornin'
I am completely at ease and serene, similar to a Sunday morning.
Easy like Sunday mornin'
Once again, I am at peace and content with my current state of being.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIONEL RICHIE
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Alana King
I have actually grown to like this version more than the '77 version. Like a smooth mixture, Willie's voice just adds to Lionel's making this rendition so...Easy. A perfect choice off my iPod to laze around on the lawn to on a Sunday morning in summer.
Holly Evans
I love this song
Holly Evans
me too
Daniel Cronan
And I thought that NOTHING could top the '77 original..........BOY, WAS I WRONG!!!!! This is simply BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
C Irish
I totally agree. my blood pressure drops 20% when listening to this song
Leslie Ruch
Flat out amazing version. These two are solid together. Post from Mark Kruse,, fellow musician
Larry Proctor
Hands down, one of the greatest vocalist ever. He does it so effortlessly. Wow.
Vida na Roça Com Marquinhos
Muito bom sem palavras
Temothy Thomas
This song takes me back to the good old days.
Theo O.
Love this song, grew up with it, since my mom loves this song