[Rascal Flatts:]
We broke up, yeah, it’s tough
Most guys would’ve been crushed
Wasting their time
Wondering where they went wrong
No way, not me
Hey, I’m doing just fine
I’m not afraid of moving on
It’s easy going out on a Friday night
Easy every time I see her out
I can smile, live it up
The way a single guy does
But what she, what she don’t know
Is how hard it is to make it look so
Easy
[Natasha Bedingfield:]
The truth is I miss
Lying in those arms of his
But I don’t ever let it show
I laugh and I act
Like I’m having the time of my life
As far as he knows
It’s easy going out on a Friday night
Easy, every time I see him out
I can smile, live it up
The way a single girl does
But, what he, what he don’t know
Is how hard it is to make it look so
Easy
Oh, it’s easy
[Rascal Flatts & Natasha Bedingfield:]
Oh, it’s easy going out on a Friday night
Oh, it’s easy, every time I see him out
I can smile, live it up
Forget about the way, oh
But, what she, oh what he don’t know, what she don’t know
Is how hard it is to make it look so
Easy
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, it looks so easy
So easy, yeah-ooh
Unveiling the Mask of Strength in “Easy”
“Easy” by Natasha Bedingfield explores the emotional complexities that follow a breakup. Through a poignant duet, the song delves into the ways both parties put on a brave face, pretending that moving on is effortless. The lyrics reveal a parallel narrative: both the male and female perspectives claim they’re thriving in their newfound single lives, but beneath the surface, each struggles with lingering pain and longing. The catchy chorus, “It’s easy going out on a Friday night…but what she/he don’t know is how hard it is to make it look so easy,” captures the heartache of keeping up appearances while internally feeling anything but okay. This relatable theme resonates with anyone who’s ever masked their true feelings after heartbreak, making “Easy” both emotionally stirring and universally accessible.
Song Credits
“Easy” is performed by Natasha Bedingfield. Songwriting credits include Natasha Bedingfield. Released in 2011 under the label RCA Records.