The song "Easy" by Lillian Hepler is about the aftermath of a breakup or a failed relationship. The lyrics express the protagonist's struggle with moving on and their feelings of pain, loneliness, and betrayal. The song begins with the protagonist admitting their emotional turmoil, expressing the difficulty they have in eating and sleeping. They also acknowledge that while they want to know how the other person is doing, they assume that they are happy without them. The chorus reveals the protagonist blaming themselves for their current state, feeling like they are in a state of despair. They also express their resentment towards the other person for letting them go so easily without fighting for the relationship. The protagonist hopes that the other person will also feel the pain they are going through. The second verse emphasizes the protagonist's realization that the breakup doesn't seem to affect the other person. They feel foolish for assuming that the other person cares about their well-being. The protagonist acknowledges that they need to move on, but they struggle with the intensity of their feelings, comparing it to electricity running through their veins. The chorus repeats, reiterating the feelings of self-blame and resentment towards the other person for their ease in moving on. In the bridge, the protagonist questions how it feels for the other person to be stuck between the things they have broken and messed up. They remark on the disparity in their emotions, with the protagonist being the "queen of tears" while considering the other person the "king of lies." The protagonist believes that if the other person truly wanted the relationship, they would have made an effort to fight for it. Overall, "Easy" explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup and the struggle to move on. It delves into the protagonist's feelings of self-blame, resentment, and longing, while expressing the hope that the other person will also feel the repercussions of their actions.
