Easy Comes
Thornley Lyrics
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I found a way to get out of this
Underneath your desk
I carve your name across my chest
I got off my hands
I got on my knees
Now I know I'll pave the way
I got up off of my knees
I got up on to my feet
And then I found that I paved the way
To pay for your disease
Well easy comes but here we go again
Just take two of these and call me later on
Everything is cool, you can borrow what you want
I've got the necessary tools to get you through the day
It doesn't matter who you are
because there ain't no other way, go on, go on
Now I spend my days
Occupied in different ways
Orange afternoons
Soap-box preachers and jail tattoos
I got off my hands
I got on my knees
Now I know I'll pave the way
To paint your face with greed
I got up off of my knees
I got up on to my feet
And then I found that I paved the way
To pay for your disease
Well easy comes but here we go again
Just take two of these and call me later on
Everything is cool, you can borrow what you want
I've got the necessary tools to get you through the day
It doesn't matter who you are because there ain't no other way, go on, go on
Easy comes and easy goes
Well easy comes but here we go again
Just take two of these and call me later on
Everything is cool, you can borrow what you want
I've got the necessary tools to get you through the day
It doesn't matter who you are because there ain't no other way, go on, go on
Thornley's "Easy Comes" tells a tale of a character who has found themselves in a tough spot, but has made the decision to make a change. The lyrics are rife with imagery of putting in hard work to pave the way for a better future. In the opening verses, the singer carves the name of someone they are devoted to on their chest. It's worth noting that while the lyrics don't specifically state who this person is, it's likely a romantic interest.
The song's chorus, "just take two of these and call me later on", conveys a sense of fix-it culture. The singer seems to want to help and provide assistance to whomever they speak to. They have the necessary tools to help someone through a tough time, be it emotional or physical. The repeated lines of "easy comes but here we go again" suggest that this is a pattern of behavior for the singer. They've been in situations where they've had to work hard to help others before and are ready to do so again.
The later verse, "Soap-box preachers and jail tattoos," is both vivid and metaphorical. These images could suggest that the singer has been around those who have struggled in different ways. They carry scars and markings that tell their story, much as the singer does. Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to overcome obstacles and how one person's actions can make a significant difference in the lives of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning hits
The beginning of the day has arrived
I found a way to get out of this
I discovered a way to escape from my current situation
Underneath your desk
Beneath your workspace
I carve your name across my chest
I inscribe your name onto my torso
I got off my hands
I stopped relying on others for help
I got on my knees
I began to pray and worship
Now I know I'll pave the way
I have confidence that I will make a path for myself
To paint your face with greed
To satisfy your desire for wealth and power
I got up off of my knees
I stopped praying and began to act
I got up on to my feet
I stood up and became independent
And then I found that I paved the way
I realized that I had indeed made a path for myself
To pay for your disease
To bear the cost of your harmful behavior
Well easy comes but here we go again
Obtaining things quickly leads to repeating the cycle again
Just take two of these and call me later on
Use these substances and contact me afterwards
Everything is cool, you can borrow what you want
You can take anything you need from me without worry
I've got the necessary tools to get you through the day
I possess what is necessary to help you make it through the day
It doesn't matter who you are
Your identity is irrelevant
because there ain't no other way, go on, go on
There is only one path to follow, continue onward
Now I spend my days
Currently, I use my time
Occupied in different ways
Entertaining myself in diverse manners
Orange afternoons
Evenings filled with the warm orange glow of sunset
Soap-box preachers and jail tattoos
People preaching their ideas to anyone who will listen and tattoos acquired in prison
Easy comes and easy goes
What is easily attained is easily lost
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN THORNLEY, CHAD KROEGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@randalldeffert3122
I have not heard this in about 8 years. Fucking great song!
@sw1tch709
here to remind you to listen to it 7 years later
@TurboLich
How does this not have more views.
@badbradkamarau
Add this to the list of songs everyone forgot about. I just found this song I forgot all about it!!
@Rohit.Gaikwad
Spotify
@bcherbs
That's how a great riff sounds, no discussion period
@fabrothers5753
Chorus makes me move no matter how tired I am
@keithfreeman4015
Such a great album.
@annarks70
still current and surpasses most today!
@randyorr5318
Kick ass song!! Play it over snd over as loud as I can !!