Some of the most memorable songs are ones that although of a time, prove to be timeless in their ability to capture the humanity of tragic events without passing blame or judgement. Better yet are those that give us reason to hope in human nature, hope that is often manifested as the power of love to heal.
A couple of fans have remarked on how the lyrics for Easy are eerily reflective of not only events that have taken place this past year, but those that have taken place over the decades before. In that regard, I give you the lyrics for Easy. Thanks again to all who have already reached out to comment on the song!
Someone got shot down on my street somehow, my street somehow
Gave the wrong look to someone I bet somehow, I bet somehow
I just can't get it into my head no how, my head no how
It ain't like it used to be 'round here no more, 'round here no more
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want
Can't you just sit right down here with me awhile, with me awhile
Come into my door and just give me a smile, give me a smile
A little understanding, can't be no crime, can't be no crime
You got a lot of loving for me, here in my time, here in my time
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want
All around me people get busy
Oh every man he feels so lazy
I talk to myself, talk to myself
To nobody, to nobody
I keep on thinking
Goddam it should be easy
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want, oh no no
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want, get all we want
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy
To get all that we want, oh no no no
Something 'round me telling me it's not gonna be easy, oh no no
To get all that we want, get all we want
Cheers,
Brent, Dave, Don, Matt, and Tom