About The Song
“Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” by The Highwaymen. Just the title itself carries a certain weight, doesn’t it? For those of us who’ve lived a bit, who’ve seen a few seasons turn, it resonates with a truth that often settles deep within the heart. This isn’t just a song; it’s a reflection, a wistful look back at a love that, in its own time, felt like the most natural, the most effortless thing in the world. And as life unfolds, we often come to realize just how rare and precious such connections truly are.
The Highwaymen, of course, weren’t just any group of musicians. We’re talking about giants of country music: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, and Waylon Jennings. Each a legend in their own right, their voices, their songwriting, their very personas are etched into the fabric of American music. When these four titans came together, it wasn’t just a supergroup; it was a meeting of kindred spirits, storytellers who had lived the lives they sang about. Their collaboration brought a certain gravitas, a sense of lived experience to every note, every lyric.
“Loving Her Was Easier” was penned by the gifted Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter whose words often possess a poetic simplicity that belies profound emotional depth. Kristofferson has a knack for capturing the complexities of human relationships with an honesty that can be both tender and heartbreaking. This particular song, released in 1985 on their self-titled debut album, is a prime example of his masterful storytelling.
The beauty of “Loving Her Was Easier” lies in its understated delivery and its universal theme. It speaks to that feeling of a past love, a relationship that flowed so smoothly, so naturally, that it almost felt like breathing. There were no arduous efforts, no constant struggles; it simply was. And it’s often only in retrospect, as life throws its inevitable challenges our way, that we truly appreciate the ease and comfort of such a bond.
The lyrics paint a picture of a love that was uncomplicated, a haven perhaps from the storms of life. Phrases like “easier than anything I’ll ever do again” carry a hint of melancholy, a recognition that such effortless connections are often fleeting. It’s not necessarily a lament, but rather a fond remembrance, a quiet acknowledgment of a beautiful chapter in life.
The musical arrangement by The Highwaymen is characteristically rootsy and sincere. There’s a simplicity to the instrumentation that allows the lyrics and the emotion in their voices to take center stage. You can hear the years in their delivery, the wisdom gleaned from life’s journey lending an extra layer of authenticity to the sentiment. It’s the kind of melody that settles comfortably in your soul, a tune you might find yourself humming along to, lost in your own memories of loves that were once easy.
For those of us who have navigated the complexities of life and love, “Loving Her Was Easier” serves as a poignant reminder of those rare and precious moments of uncomplicated connection. It’s a song that encourages reflection, a gentle nudge to appreciate the ease and beauty when it graces our lives, and to perhaps cherish the memory of it when time moves on. It’s a testament to Kristofferson’s songwriting prowess and the enduring power of The Highwaymen‘s collective artistry. This isn’t just a song; it’s a shared experience, a sentiment understood by anyone who has ever loved deeply and looked back with a knowing heart.
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[Verse 1]
I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies
Aching with the feeling of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turning on the world the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dying
Healing as the colors in the sunshine and the shadows of her eyes[Verse 2]
Waking in the morning to the feeling of her fingers on my skin
Wiping out the traces of the people and the places that I’ve been
Teaching me that yesterday was something that I never thought of trying
Talking of tomorrow and the money, love, and time we had to spend[Chorus]
Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again[Verse 3]
Coming close together with a feeling that I’ve never known before in my time
She ain’t ashamed to be a woman nor afraid to be a friend
I don’t know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind
But dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end[Chorus]
And loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again[Outro]
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