Easy Way Out
Stop And Think Lyrics

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It takes time it take a lot of time you can't just get this overnight you are wrong you are fucking wrong why cant you just get it through your head? Take the easy way out that's what you do best cut corners and sell yourself short the minutes become days as it slips through your hands you had what you needed but you didn't understand I'd call it a sin if I believed in that shit because it's about as low as you can get but I'll just call it the end and wipe my hands clean do that best that I can to forget what I've seen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stop And Think's song Easy Way Out express frustration towards someone who is taking shortcuts in life and not putting in the hard work and time needed to achieve their goals. The singer acknowledges that success takes time and cannot be achieved overnight, but the person they are addressing refuses to understand this. The line "Take the easy way out, that's what you do best" suggests that this individual consistently chooses the easy way out instead of putting in the necessary effort. The singer implies that this person has missed out on opportunities because they didn't understand what was needed to succeed.

The lines "I'd call it a sin if I believed in that shit because it's about as low as you can get but I'll just call it the end and wipe my hands clean" suggest that the singer views taking the easy way out as morally wrong but ultimately decides to distance themselves from the situation. They are unwilling to be associated with someone who sells themselves short and takes shortcuts in life. The final line, "do that best that I can to forget what I've seen," indicates that the singer wants to move on from this person and their behavior.

Overall, the lyrics to Easy Way Out express frustration and disappointment towards someone who consistently chooses to take shortcuts in life, rather than putting in the necessary effort and time to achieve their goals.

Line by Line Meaning

It takes time it take a lot of time
This task requires a considerable amount of time and effort.

you can't just get this overnight
It is not possible to achieve this objective immediately.

you are wrong you are fucking wrong
Your understanding or perspective on this matter is completely incorrect.

why cant you just get it through your head?
Why are you unable to comprehend the fact that it cannot be done easily?

Take the easy way out that's what you do best
Your natural tendency is to choose the simplest solution, even if it is not the best one.

cut corners and sell yourself short
You often compromise on the quality or standards of your work in order to take the easy way out, which ultimately hinders your own progress.

the minutes become days as it slips through your hands
You fail to make progress on this task, and as a result, time seems to be passing by slowly and unproductively.

you had what you needed but you didn't understand
Despite having the necessary resources or knowledge, you are unable to make progress due to your lack of understanding or willingness to put in the effort.

I'd call it a sin if I believed in that shit
If I were religious, I would consider your behavior to be immoral or unethical.

because it's about as low as you can get
Your behavior is perceived to be of the lowest quality.

but I'll just call it the end and wipe my hands clean
I have no more patience or energy to confront or deal with your behavior and I am choosing to disassociate myself from this situation.

do that best that I can to forget what I've seen
I will make an effort to move on from this negative experience and not let it affect me in the future.

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