Easy to Love
Unrequited Melody: Yearning for Love in Oscar Peterson's 'Easy to Love'
Lyrics
I know too well that I'm just wasting precious time
I acknowledge that I'm wasting valuable time.
In thinking such a thing could be
I realize that entertaining the thought is unrealistic.
That you could ever care for me
Doubting that you could ever have affection for me.
I'm sure you hate to hear
I understand that you may dislike hearing that I love you.
That I adore you, dear
Expressing my deep admiration for you.
But grant me
Requesting your indulgence or permission.
Just the same
Despite everything, just the same.
I'm not entirely to blame
Asserting that I am not entirely at fault.
For love
Referring to the theme of love.
You'd be so easy to love
Describing how lovable you are.
So easy to idolize
Emphasizing your suitability for admiration or worship.
All others above
Placing you above all others.
So worth the yearning for
Highlighting the value of longing for you.
So swell to keep every home fire burning for
Describing the pleasure in maintaining the passion for you.
We'd be so grand at the game
Envisioning excellence and enjoyment in our relationship.
So carefree together
Imagining carefree happiness together.
That it does seem a shame
Expressing regret that you can't perceive our potential.
That you can't see
Stating that you are unable to see a future with me.
Your future with me
Indicating the ease with which you could be loved.
'Cause you'd be oh, so easy to love
Reiterating the idea that you are exceptionally lovable.
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