The song "Make It Easy On Yourself" was not originally written or performed by Elvis Costello. It was actually written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1962 and has been covered by several artists, including Dionne Warwick and The Walker Brothers. Elvis Costello covered the song on his album "Trust" in 1981. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is deeply in love with someone, but that person is in love with someone else. The narrator understands that their love interest will choose the other person and asks them not to spare their feelings and to be honest about breaking up. The narrator acknowledges the pain and heartache that comes with a breakup, but asks for the breakup to be made as easy as possible. The song highlights the difficulty of ending a relationship when you still have strong feelings for the other person. It explores the raw emotions, vulnerability, and the tears that come with saying goodbye. The phrase "make it easy on yourself" is a plea to the love interest to make the breakup less painful and to choose the other person without delay. Elvis Costello's cover of the song retains the emotional depth and longing in the original version. Although the lyrics are simple, they resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited love or a difficult breakup.
