Easy
Surrogate Lyrics
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It almost makes me sad, it happened because someone died
I'd been waiting for years to say
I'm sorry to hear and yeah, he was a great man
But I like to think that I at least in some small way
Make him happy as I live my endless holiday
Doing things that he worked too hard to ever do
But who really knows
You know what they say, easy come, easy go
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
Difference in the long run
Easy come, easy go
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
Difference in the long run
I remember the last time I ever saw his face
I would see him once a year around the holidays
Little gifts under trees were never quite like this
I'd say I put my time in
I remember where I was when I first heard
Bittersweet bad news is the best
I quit my job for the wake and never came back
Easy come, easy go
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
Difference in the long run
Easy come, easy go
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
Difference in the long run
Easy come, easy go
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
Difference in the long run
Easy come, easy go
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
Difference in the long run
The song "Easy" by Surrogate is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the impermanence of material possessions. The singer begins by acknowledging that he suddenly has the means to enjoy his time, but the reason for this newfound freedom is bittersweet - someone has died. He expresses remorse for not having expressed his condolences sooner, and notes that the person who has passed was a great man.
However, he also takes solace in the idea that he is living the type of life that this person would have wanted for him. By enjoying his days and doing things that the deceased never had the chance to do, the singer believes that he is honoring the memory of the person who has passed.
The chorus of "Easy" emphasizes the idea that life is fleeting and that possessions and accomplishments are ultimately inconsequential. The repeated phrase "easy come, easy go" suggests that everything in life is temporary and that we should not become too attached to any one thing. Ultimately, what matters most are our connections to others and the way in which we use our time on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
All at once I had the means to match my ample time
I suddenly had the resources and time to do what I always wanted to do
It almost makes me sad, it happened because someone died
I feel a tinge of guilt that I am only able to pursue my dreams because of someone's passing
I'd been waiting for years to say
I had been holding onto these thoughts for a long time
I'm sorry to hear and yeah, he was a great man
I offer my sympathy and acknowledge the positive impact he had on my life
But I like to think that I at least in some small way
I try to find comfort in the idea that I am honoring his memory
Make him happy as I live my endless holiday
I feel like I am carrying on his spirit by living freely and enjoying life
Doing things that he worked too hard to ever do
I take pleasure in activities that he was never able to experience due to his hard work
He would have wanted it this way
I believe that he would have appreciated my approach to living life to the fullest
But who really knows
Despite my beliefs, I still wonder if I am doing the right thing
You know what they say, easy come, easy go
It's a common saying that anything gained easily can be lost just as easily
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
In the grand scheme of things, these gains and losses do not have a significant impact
I remember the last time I ever saw his face
I recall the final memory I have of him before his passing
I would see him once a year around the holidays
Our annual holiday gatherings were the only time I spent with him
Little gifts under trees were never quite like this
The experience of living my life freely feels like a gift I never expected
I'd say I put my time in
I feel like I have earned the right to enjoy my life
I remember where I was when I first heard
The news of his passing made a significant impact on me
Bittersweet bad news is the best
The news was both painful and meaningful
I quit my job for the wake and never came back
The passing of this person allowed me to make a significant change in my life
Easy come, easy go
Anything gained easily can be lost just as easily
You know it doesn't make a difference in the long run
These gains and losses do not have a significant impact in the grand scheme of things
Contributed by Brayden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.