About the song
Kris Kristofferson, and his poignant masterpiece, “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again).”
Now, if you’ve been around the block a few times, musically speaking, you’ll recognize the name Kris Kristofferson as a cornerstone of modern songwriting. He’s not just a country artist; he’s a poet, a philosopher, a hell-raiser, and a gentle soul, all rolled into one. His songs have a way of cutting straight to the heart of the human condition, often with a raw honesty that can be almost disarming. He doesn’t sugarcoat emotions; he lays them bare, inviting you to reflect on your own journey, your own loves, and your own losses. And that’s precisely what he does so brilliantly with “Loving Her Was Easier.”
This isn’t a cheerful, upbeat tune about newfound romance. No, this is a song steeped in the bittersweet aftermath of a love that was profound, all-consuming, and ultimately, fleeting. It’s about that moment when you look back and realize the sheer, unadulterated beauty of something that’s gone, and the crushing weight of knowing you’ll never quite replicate it. The genius of Kristofferson’s writing lies in its deceptive simplicity. He doesn’t need flowery language or complex metaphors to convey the depth of his feeling. Instead, he uses direct, evocative imagery that resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever loved and lost. The title itself is a perfect encapsulation of the song’s core theme: the effortless joy of the love, contrasted with the enduring difficulty of everything that came after its departure. It’s a stark reminder that some things, some people, come into our lives and make everything else seem pale by comparison. So, let’s settle in and truly listen to the story Kris Kristofferson weaves with his words and music. Let’s allow ourselves to be transported back to those moments when love truly was easier.
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Lyrics
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 sunshine and the shadows of her eyesWakin’ 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 trying’
Talkin’ of tomorrow and the money love and time we had to spend
Lovin’ her was easier than anything I’ll ever do againComin’ close together with a feelin’ that I’ve never known before in my time
She ain’t ashamed to be a woman 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
