The song "Easy Lover (Four Tet Remix)" by Ellie Goulding is a remix of the original song by Phil Collins and Philip Bailey. The lyrics are about the complex emotions and struggles of being in love with someone who is not always easy to be with. The song begins with the singer expressing that despite the challenges, they are still attached and still a match with their lover. They admit that they are still foolishly in love, just like all the other girls their lover has promised. They find it hard to stop believing that their lover truly wants them. The chorus emphasizes that everything that is easy may not be worth it and everything that is worth it may not be easy. The singer acknowledges making mistakes, but states that they wouldn't still be here if they didn't need their lover. This highlights the complex dynamics of their relationship. The verse repeats the chorus, emphasizing the idea that worthwhile things in life don't come easy. The singer also acknowledges their past mistakes but emphasizes that they wouldn't still be in the relationship if they didn't still need their lover. Towards the end of the song, the singer reflects on the difficulties they have faced in their relationship. They express that it was never easy and that they have given their all to each other. However, their lover always seems to go further away, making it harder to recover. In the bridge, the singer talks about walking in a straight line, trying to fight against the challenges in their relationship. But every time they try to leave, their lover pulls them back in. The final chorus repeats the idea that everything that is easy is not worth it and everything that is worth it is not easy. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and emphasizes that they wouldn't still be here if they didn't need their lover. Overall, the song explores the complexities and struggles of a relationship that is not always easy, but the singer's love for their partner keeps them attached and hoping for a better future.
