It Ain't So Easy

by Barry and the Fountains

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It Ain't So Easy is a song about a dying relationship. The narrator explores feelings of loss, anger, and, ultimately, disengagement, severing a deep bond even as they grieve for its lost.

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It’s been a while since I’ve seen your face
Since you’ve been in my arms
Since I wanted you there
Love vanished without a trace
I’m immune to your charms
I just don’t care.
(Whoa, Whoa)
Imagine if I’d understood
The way you wanted me to
The kind of man I could be.
Some nights, I would pretend that I could,
But it would never be true.
What if that mattered to me?

But it ain’t so easy, anyhow.
No, it ain’t so easy, in the here-and-now.
You’ve never found it easy just to live,
And I know I’m not that easy to forgive.
(Whoah((yodel)))

I can’t bring myself to ask where you’ve been
To hear what I’ve done
It’s not my concern.
I can’t listen to this lecture again.
I’m aware I was wrong; I’m not going to learn.
(Whoa, Whoa)
It’s easy, just to sit there and judge;
To say “How could you?”
Take the high road; it’s fine.
It’ll bring you satisfaction, the way it always does.
Hope it sees you on through;
I’ll take my own road—it’s mine,

But it ain’t so easy, anyhow.
No, it ain’t so easy, in the here and now.
You’ve never found it easy just to live,
And I know I’m not that easy to forgive.

credits

released January 10, 2020
Lyrics, music and vocals - Barry Jean Fontenot

Produced, recorded and edited by Amir Khay Nir

The Fountains:

Jake Cavalier - Electric guitar
Julian Daniell - Drums, percussions
Dylan Harris - Bass
Amir Khay Nir - Fender Rhodes

Guest musician:
Izzy G - Saxophone
Alex Santilli - Percussion

Mixed by Benjamin Esterlis
Mastering - Stuart Hawkes, Metropolis studios, London.
Art - Mr. Graphilip

Booking and social media - Fun House Entertainment, drewj@funhouse.events

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Barry and the Fountains Chicago, Illinois

Barry Jean Fontenot is a Louisiana-born, Chicago-based Soul musician. Raised in the “Deep Soul” and “Delta Blues” musical traditions, Barry’s vocal style brings to mind the strong, rich tenor notes of legendary singers such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
Upon moving to Chicago, Barry met The Fountains members, together they created a solid bond, smoothly complementing Barry’s voice and songs. ... more

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