The Hollies's song Lovin' You Ain't Easy is about the difficulties and challenges of being in love. The lyrics explore the conflicting emotions of wanting to leave a relationship, but ultimately realizing that one cannot simply walk away because of the deep care and love they have for their partner. The song touches on the struggle of trying to find peace of mind and the complexities of understanding and expressing one's emotions. The narrator describes feeling like leaving their partner behind and forgetting about them, but their love for their partner makes it difficult to do so. The song also addresses the challenges of communicating and understanding one another in a relationship. The narrator talks about their partner hiding behind their pride and not opening up emotionally, but acknowledges that their partner's body language reveals the love that they have. The lyrics also mention the history and ups and downs of the relationship, but ultimately, the narrator believes that they can overcome any obstacle and stay together. The song expresses the struggles and complexities of love, but ultimately shows that it is worth fighting for.
