Critics praised the lyrics and bass synthesizer of "Easy", although some regarded the song as forgettable in comparison to the group's previous singles. The song peaked at number five on the Slovakian Singles Chart and number eight on the UK Singles Chart. It reached the top twenty on the charts in Denmark, Finland, Ireland and Norway. The song's music video was directed by Tim Royes and filmed in a public toilet at a club in Romford. It features the Sugababes dressed in latex outfits, where they appear in separate toilet cubicles. The group performed "Easy" to promote the release of Overloaded: The Singles Collection.
The Sugababes confirmed in June 2006 that a greatest hits album would be released in time for Christmas of that year.[1] The album, titled Overloaded: The Singles Collection, was confirmed to contain two brand new tracks called "Easy" and "Good to Be Gone".[2] "Easy" was written by Jason Pebworth and George Astasio, both members of American rock band Orson, in collaboration with the Sugababes—Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah.[3] It was produced by Brio Taliaferro, Pebworth and Astasio.[3] Orson, who shared the same management with the Sugababes, discovered that the group had begun writing material for their new album.[4] They visited the studio with the Sugababes and offered ideas for new tracks, which the group enjoyed.[5] Buchanan spoke upon the Sugababes' involvement with the song by saying that they "went into the studio separately" and "changed things around".[4] "Easy" was mixed by Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at Twenty-One Studios in London, with assistance from Richard Edgeler.
"Easy" was released on 6 November 2006,[6] one week prior to the release of Overloaded: The Singles Collection.[7] Range stated that the Sugababes enjoyed the song as soon as they heard it, and were convinced that it would be the lead single from the greatest hits collection.[8] The digital download was released on the iTunes Store on 6 November 2006.[9] The CD single was released on the same day, although features a B-side titled "Shake It".[10] Another CD version of "Easy" contains a Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel remix of the song, a dubstremental version of this remix, and a live V Festival performance of the group's 2003 number one hit "Hole in the Head".[11] An Ultrabeat remix of the song was released on iTunes on 4 December 2006.
"Easy" is an uptempo electropop song that lasts three minutes and 36 seconds.[13] A journalist from MTV UK described it as "a saucy slice of electro with a ravey chorus and naughty lyrics".[13] It was composed in the key of F major using common time at 118 beats per minute.[14] "Easy" features heavy use of synthesizers—most notably a bass synthesizer, as well as a "grinding electro riff".[15][16][17] According to Fraser McAlphine of BBC, the chorus is reminiscent of songs performed by British girl group, Girls Aloud.[16] Ian Mathers from Stylus Magazine described the first half of the chorus as a "Hellogoodbye/Van She style 80s dancefloor euphoria".[17] The song's lyrical content is metaphorical and features sexual euphemisms.[16]
Buchanan described the song during an interview that was published on the group's official website, saying: "Easy is a very naughty and cheeky song – it’s the most sexy song we’ve ever done. It came about when Orson had an idea for a song. They played it to us – it was just a verse and a bridge and we completely changed the format of the song to make it our own and the result is this incredibly provocative sexy number that we love." She elaborated in a separate interview: "When we started working with the guys from Orson the sound just blew us away – it's completely fresh sounding but at the same time has the same qualities as the biggest songs of our career, so it's perfect for this album!"
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Overloaded: The Singles Collection liner notes.[3]
Songwriting – Jason Pebworth, George Astasio, Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range, Amelle Berrabah Production – Brio Taliaferro, Jason Pebworth, George Astasio Mixing – Jeremy Wheatley for 365 Artists at Twenty-One Studios, London Mixing (assistant) – Richard Edgeler Executive producer – Sarah Stennett, Mark Hargreaves
Easy
Sugababes Lyrics
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Can you come and check it?
Got such a pretty kitty boy
I Know you wanna pet it
The weather's is nice and wet
Just south of the border
I can cook up anything
[Chorus]
Come on baby
I'll make it easy
Come on honey
I'll make it so easy for you
Anything that you want boy
You know I've got it
Anytime that you need it
You know I'm on it
And whenever you're gone boy
I just can't stand it
You just make me lose my mind
Hey Mr. postman
Where's the mail
For my mailbox?
I wanna sex on the beach
And I don't mean on the rocks
It's your serve, baby
But the ball's in my court
I got a landing strip clear
For you at the airport
[Chorus]
Anything that you want boy
You know I've got it
Anytime that you need it
You know I'm on it
And whenever you're gone boy
I just can stand it
You just make me lose my mind
Anything that you want boy
You know I've got it
Anytime that you need it
You know I'm on it
Anything that you want boy
You know I've got it
Anytime that you need it
You know I'm on it
[Chorus]
The lyrics to "Easy" by Sugababes are a playful and suggestive invitation from a woman to her lover. She begins by teasing him with the idea of her "pretty kitty," and promises to make anything he desires. The weather is "nice and wet," hinting at both physical desire and the possibility of rain or other natural elements. The woman is confident in her ability to please him, telling him she has everything he wants and needs. When he is gone, she says she cannot stand it, losing her mind without him.
The second verse continues the playful, flirtatious tone. The woman references the classic song "Please, Mr. Postman," and suggests she is waiting impatiently for a message from her lover. She then suggests they try an intimate encounter on the beach, adding a hint of danger with the mention of rocks. She takes control of the conversation, saying the ball is in her court, and that she has prepared for him at the airport.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a confident and empowered woman who knows what she wants from her lover and is not afraid to take control of their encounters. The playful references to weather, animals, and pop culture add to the seductive tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Engines running high baby
I am sexually aroused and need you to come and satisfy me.
Can you come and check it?
Will you come and see how turned on I am?
Got such a pretty kitty boy
I have an attractive body and I know you are interested.
I Know you wanna pet it
I am aware that you want to touch and engage in sexual acts with me.
The weather's is nice and wet
I am sexually aroused and ready for intimate activities.
Just south of the border
I am referring to my genitalia being ready and available for sexual activities.
I can cook up anything
I am able to fulfil any sexual desires and needs that you have.
That you have to order
You just need to tell me what you want and I will cater to your sexual needs and desires.
Come on baby
Encouraging the partner to engage in sexual acts.
I'll make it easy
I am assuring the partner that I am easy to please and satisfy sexually.
Come on honey
Encouraging the partner to engage in sexual acts.
I'll make it so easy for you
I am assuring the partner that I will do my best to make the sexual experience easy and effortless.
Anything that you want boy
I am assuring the partner that I am willing to fulfil any sexual desire or need that he has.
You know I've got it
I am confident that I have the ability to fulfil the sexual needs and desires of the partner.
Anytime that you need it
I am willing and available at any time to satisfy the partner's sexual needs.
And whenever you're gone boy
When you're not around, I cannot handle the absence and miss you.
I just can't stand it
I feel emotional distress when my partner is not around.
You just make me lose my mind
I am so completely in love with you that I feel irrational and emotional when you are not around.
Hey Mr. postman
Asking for the postman to deliver a letter or package that has something related to intimate activities.
Where's the mail
Asking for the postman to deliver the package that has something for intimate activities.
For my mailbox?
Referring to my body being the mailbox and awaiting sexual activities from the partner.
I wanna sex on the beach
I am interested in having sexual activities on the beach.
And I don't mean on the rocks
I mean that I want to engage in sexual activities on the beach and not just lay on the sand.
It's your serve, baby
It is now the partner's turn to initiate sexual activities.
But the ball's in my court
I still have control and power when it comes to our sexual relationship.
I got a landing strip clear
I am ready and prepared for sexual activities with waxing or shaving pubic hair.
For you at the airport
Referring to the pubic hair being groomed specifically for my partner's sexual pleasure.
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Written by: CARL PUTTNAM, MICHAEL LAWRENCE DUNPHY
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@miloseviczarko45
Extremely underrated song. Along with "Denial", my favourite from the third line-up of Sugababes.
@ManuMiAS
Denial is imo the best song for the 6 girls
@Norciusz
Thank you. I thought the same. I loved Catfights and spotlights!
@adollars233
Nora Barkai Denial was from Change actually,
@mane21bg
Zarko drago mi je da ima nasih koji vole Sugababes. Meni su Amel, Hajdi i Keiša najomiljenije članice benda.
@miloseviczarko45
@@mane21bg Hehe, znam ja za njih još od 2003. i Hole In The Head. 😁😁
@Ernie1978
"Easy," "Red Dress," and "Denial" deserve more love!
@stewwwan
Keisha was seriously SLAYING these highnotes - amazing singer! She held this band vocally together
@auroraauroris7939
I don't like many songs from the 3rd line up but this one is absolutely amazing. The build-up in this song is everything.
@NoMoreYou19
Sugababes need HD vids.