About the song
“Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is one of Kris Kristofferson’s most cherished and poignant songs. Released in 1971 as part of his album *The Silver Tongued Devil and I*, this track exemplifies Kristofferson’s profound ability to blend raw emotion with poetic lyrics. The song quickly became a classic, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciated its heartfelt simplicity and the universal theme of lost love.
The song is a reflective ballad that captures the bittersweet experience of a love that was intense yet fleeting. Kristofferson, known for his rich storytelling, uses this song to express the ease and joy of loving someone deeply, juxtaposed against the sorrow of knowing that such a love may never come again. The lyrics, “Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again,” encapsulate the essence of the song—a nostalgic look back at a time when love felt effortless and all-consuming.
Kristofferson’s vocal delivery in “Loving Her Was Easier” is tender and intimate, making the listener feel as though they are privy to his innermost thoughts. The gentle melody, combined with his soulful voice, creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after the song ends. This track showcases Kristofferson’s ability to convey deep emotions with an economy of words, a trait that has earned him a lasting place in the hearts of country music fans.
The song’s success is also reflected in the number of artists who have covered it over the years, including Willie Nelson, Joan Baez, and Waylon Jennings. Each rendition brings a new layer of interpretation, but Kristofferson’s original remains the most powerful, capturing the purity and pain of the love he describes.
“Loving Her Was Easier” is not just a song; it’s a testament to Kristofferson’s songwriting genius. It speaks to the universal human experience of love, loss, and the passage of time. For older audiences, especially those who have lived through similar experiences, the song resonates on a deeply personal level, evoking memories of their own past loves. It’s a reminder of the beauty and heartbreak that comes with truly loving someone and the inevitable realization that some things in life can never be replicated.
In summary, “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is a timeless piece that stands out in Kris Kristofferson’s impressive catalog. It continues to touch listeners with its simple yet profound exploration of love and memory, making it a song that will endure for generations to come.
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Lyrics
I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies
Aching with the feeling of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
Turning on the world, the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dying
Healing as the colors in the sunshine and the shadows of her eyes
Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
Coming close together
With a feeling that I’d 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 dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end
Loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again
Waking in the morning to the feeling of her fingers on my skin
Wiping out the traces of the people and the places that I”ve been
Teaching me that yesterday was something that I never thought of trying
Talking of tomorrow and the money, love and time we had to spend