About the song
“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” isn’t your typical love song. Written and performed by the legendary Kris Kristofferson, it’s a poignant exploration of love lost, tinged with a bittersweet nostalgia.
The song paints a vivid picture of a past relationship through evocative imagery. The narrator, through Kristofferson’s signature gravelly voice, uses references to nature – “mornings burning golden on the mountain in the sky” – to capture the intensity and vibrancy of their love. He speaks of their physical intimacy with a tenderness that underscores the depth of their connection.
However, the song takes a melancholic turn as the narrator reflects on the present. The ease of loving her is now a distant memory, replaced by the emptiness of her absence. The line “lovin’ her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again” hangs heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the initial imagery of effortless love.
While the exact reason for the relationship’s demise remains unsaid, the song’s emotional core resonates deeply. It captures the universal experience of heartbreak, the lingering ache of a love that could not be sustained. The simple, yet powerful lyrics resonate with anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Interestingly, Kris Kristofferson’s version of the song wasn’t embraced by country radio, despite its clear thematic relevance to the genre. However, it found success on the pop charts, reaching the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100. This crossover appeal speaks to the song’s ability to transcend genre, connecting with listeners drawn to its raw honesty and emotional depth.
The song’s legacy extends beyond Kristofferson. Roger Miller, another country music icon, recorded his own version, offering a slightly more upbeat interpretation. This demonstrates the malleability of the song’s core message, allowing different artists to infuse it with their own style while preserving its emotional core.
“Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a bittersweet ballad that lingers long after the last note fades. It’s a reminder that love, while beautiful, is not always meant to last. But even in its loss, there’s a certain solace in the memory of what once was, a testament to the enduring power of love’s touch.
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Lyrics
Hey, I wanna tell you before we get out of here tonight
How much we appreciate the good feeling you’ve been throwing back at us
Because it’s a-, we’re in it for the love and not the money, darling
But if it wasn’t for y’all’s money we couldn’t do it, so God bless you for that
I have seen the mornin’ burnin’ golden on the mountain in the skies
Achin’ with the feelin’ of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turnin’ on the world the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dyin’
Healin’ as the colors in the sunlight and the shadows of her eyes
Wakin’ in the mornin’ to the feelin’ of her fingers on my skin
Wipin’ out the traces of the people and the places that I’ve been
Teachin’ me that yesterday was somethin’ that I’d never thought of tryin’
Talkin’ of tomorrow and the money love and time we had to spend
Lovin’ her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
Comin’ close together with a feelin’ that I’ve never known before in my time
She ain’t ashamed to be a human or afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind
But dreamin’ was as easy as believin’, it was never gonna end
And lovin’ her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again