LEO SAYER
- Takin' The Easy Way Out Lyrics / with translationsyou contendthat you'll never got back to her againyou're as free as a night without endso you tell your friendsjust what you had to endurewhen you told her never, never againand as the room about you starts to bendyou pretend
that you've taken the easy way outthough you know ehn you told her last nightyou were fakin' the easy way outwith one hand reachin' fo the doorbut your feet weren't movin'they were nailed to the flooras she told you once morethere's no easy way to get out
she's not like youshe'd rather stay at home'n' not get the bluesand if you ever do try to intrudeshe's so respectfully rudeso it was hard to believelast night while you were drunk 'n'threatening to leavethat she walked through the door with such ease'n' threw you the key
and she's takin' the easy way outand you're alone with no number to callshe's taken the easy way outwith one hand reachin' for the doorand you so speechlessmarooned on the floorshe walked out of your lifecouldn't stand it no morenow you're all on your own'cos she's taken the easy way out
you know she's taken the easy way outoh, but your pride will only admit to a lieyeah, she's taken the easy way outbut, to your friendsyou're the hero of the nightdrowning with beef all the tears in your eyeshopin' it don't show that you're dyin' inside'cause you can't quite believethat she's taken the easy way out
there's no goin' back nowstuck here on your ownlookin' for a homedrunk and on the streetsstuck on your feet
that you've taken the easy way outthough you know ehn you told her last nightyou were fakin' the easy way outwith one hand reachin' fo the doorbut your feet weren't movin'they were nailed to the flooras she told you once morethere's no easy way to get out
she's not like youshe'd rather stay at home'n' not get the bluesand if you ever do try to intrudeshe's so respectfully rudeso it was hard to believelast night while you were drunk 'n'threatening to leavethat she walked through the door with such ease'n' threw you the key
you know she's taken the easy way outoh, but your pride will only admit to a lieyeah, she's taken the easy way outbut, to your friendsyou're the hero of the nightdrowning with beef all the tears in your eyeshopin' it don't show that you're dyin' inside'cause you can't quite believethat she's taken the easy way out
there's no goin' back nowstuck here on your ownlookin' for a homedrunk and on the streetsstuck on your feet
Facts about Takin' The Easy Way Out
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Takin' The Easy Way Out is written by David A. Courtney, Leo Sayer.
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It is first released in 1979 as part of Leo Sayer's album "Here" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Takin' the Easy Way Out' by Leo Sayer depicts a situation where someone is struggling with a breakup, feeling abandoned and lost as their partner chooses to leave effortlessly. The lyrics show how the partner can leave the relationship without any effort while the other person must deal with emotional pain because of rejection. The song Takin' the Easy Way Out uses its lyrics to show six different emotions which include heartbreak and angst and reflection and solitude and despair. The song shows how heartbreak and loss need to be understood by people who experience pride conflicts while needing to talk with others. The lyrics contain themes of heartbreak and emotional distress, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The text includes alcohol references and descriptions of loneliness yet it does not contain any explicit words or graphic sexual material.
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Takin' The Easy Way Out falls under the genre Rock.
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Takin' The Easy Way Out song length is 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote Takin' The Easy Way Out lyrics?
Takin' The Easy Way Out is written by David A. Courtney, Leo Sayer.
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When was Takin' The Easy Way Out released?
It is first released in 1979 as part of Leo Sayer's album "Here" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Takin' The Easy Way Out lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Takin' the Easy Way Out' by Leo Sayer depicts a situation where someone is struggling with a breakup, feeling abandoned and lost as their partner chooses to leave effortlessly. The lyrics show how the partner can leave the relationship without any effort while the other person must deal with emotional pain because of rejection. The song Takin' the Easy Way Out uses its lyrics to show six different emotions which include heartbreak and angst and reflection and solitude and despair. The song shows how heartbreak and loss need to be understood by people who experience pride conflicts while needing to talk with others. The lyrics contain themes of heartbreak and emotional distress, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance. The text includes alcohol references and descriptions of loneliness yet it does not contain any explicit words or graphic sexual material.
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Which genre is Takin' The Easy Way Out?
Takin' The Easy Way Out falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Takin' The Easy Way Out?
Takin' The Easy Way Out song length is 4 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): David A. Courtney, Leo SayerRecord Label(s): 1979 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company
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