If It Was Easy

Ed Bruce's song 'If It Was Easy' delves into the intricate and often painful nature of love. The lyrics express a longing for a simpler, less hurtful way to experience love. Bruce wishes for a scenario where one could love deeply without the accompanying pain when love inevitably disappoints. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines, 'I wish there was a way to love a lot / And only hurt a little when love lets you down.' The artist acknowledges the inherent risks and emotional turmoil that come with loving someone, highlighting the unpredictable and often tumultuous journey of romantic relationships.

The chorus of the song, 'If it was easy everyone would do it / If it was easy everyone would be in love,' serves as a poignant reminder that love is not meant to be easy. Bruce suggests that the challenges and difficulties of love are what make it a unique and valuable experience. The repetition of 'If it was easy' underscores the idea that the very complexity and effort required in love are what make it meaningful. The artist's reflection on love as a 'game of hit and miss' further emphasizes the uncertainty and trial-and-error nature of romantic endeavors.

In the latter part of the song, Bruce continues to explore the idea of love as a performance, wishing it could be as simple as playing a part on stage and walking away when the show is over. However, he resigns to the reality that love is far more complicated and consuming. The line, 'I try my best but love just seems to get the best of me,' encapsulates the struggle and often overwhelming nature of love. Through this song, Ed Bruce captures the bittersweet essence of love, acknowledging both its beauty and its inherent challenges.