Make It Easy On Yourself
The Walker Brothers Lyrics
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If you really love him, and there's nothing I can do
Don't try to spare my feelings, just tell me that we're through
And make it easy on yourself
Make it easy on yourself
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
No words of consolation will make me miss you less
My darling if this is goodbye, I just know I'm gonna cry
So run to him, before you start crying too
And make it easy on yourself
Make it easy on yourself
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
Oh, baby, it's so hard to do
So make it easy on yourself
Make it easy on yourself
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
The Walker Brothers' song "Make It Easy On Yourself" is a melancholy ballad about the struggles of breaking up with someone you still love. The singer of the song is imploring their partner to be honest and upfront about their decision to end the relationship, even if it hurts. The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song: breaking up is incredibly difficult, but if the partner truly loves someone else, it's better to get it over with sooner rather than later.
The second stanza is a lamentation of sorts. The singer acknowledges that they are unlikely to find comfort in anything their partner says, and that they will inevitably miss them terribly. They urge their partner to go to the other person they love before the singer starts crying too. The chorus repeats the title phrase "make it easy on yourself," which here serves as a kind of mantra for acceptance and resilience in the face of heartbreak.
The song's somber instrumentation and the smooth, soulful vocals of lead singer Scott Walker have made it a classic of the 1960s era. The song has been beloved by audiences ever since its release in 1965, and has been covered by a wide range of artists including Dionne Warwick, Jerry Butler, and Burt Bacharach. The song's enduring popularity is due in large part to its relatability; everyone has experienced heartbreak, and the poignant lyrics of "Make It Easy On Yourself" capture that emotion perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, breaking up is so very hard to do
The end of a romantic relationship is often an emotionally difficult process to go through.
If you really love him, and there's nothing I can do
If you truly care for your partner and have decided to end things, there's nothing anyone else can do to stop you.
Don't try to spare my feelings, just tell me that we're through
Please don't attempt to protect me from emotional pain by withholding the truth; simply let me know that our relationship is over.
And make it easy on yourself
Try to find an easier way to end this relationship.
Make it easy on yourself
Take action to simplify the process of breaking up.
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
The act of ending a relationship is a challenging and arduous task.
And if the way I hold you, can't compare to his caress
If my affectionate touch doesn't measure up to the way he holds you tightly,
No words of consolation will make me miss you less
Nothing anyone says will ease the pain of losing you.
My darling if this is goodbye, I just know I'm gonna cry
Saying farewell to you, my beloved, would inevitably bring tears to my eyes.
So run to him, before you start crying too
Hurry and go to him before both of us break down in tears.
Oh, baby, it's so hard to do
Breaking up with someone who you care for deeply is no easy task.
So make it easy on yourself
Try to do something that makes the end of our relationship a bit more tolerable.
Make it easy on yourself
Help yourself by simplifying the process of breaking up.
'Cause breaking up is so very hard to do
The process of ending a romantic relationship is an emotionally taxing process.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hal David, Burt F. Bacharach, BURT F BACHARACH, CHANELLE CALICA, PJ STENNETT
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@bettyslater4864
Feel privileged to have been here to witness the likes of these artists.
@Kelly-nm4kw
Hello Betty, How are you doing?
@bonnielucas3244
What a voice. Never heard of these guys
@williammorgan8786
i always thought they were brothers, they sure could pass for brothers, but they're not related.
@markstevens8372
It is not often I am pleased to be old, but to hear this and remember is so special
@davidzimmerli489
So true, Mark ....
@annaszeles5477
Me too
@blackhorse11thACR
Yup!
@deborahbrown6408
Yes, I agree!! So many special song's and memories that can transport us back to our youthful day's😘🎶💿🎶
@555shortstop
Unfortunately in today's world there is a severe lack of talent like these amazing singers.