Remind Me Tomorrow differs from Sharon Van Etten’s previous output by focusing on rougher, synthesized sonic backgrounds (courtesy of producer John Congleton) instead of her usual laid-back acoustic-guitar balladry.
“No One’s Easy To Love” is a good example of this new approach: Van Etten’s usual m...
[Verse 1]
Yes, there were jerks recalling the years of love's past
As you opened the door and told me how you loved me so much
The resistance to feeling something that you put down before
But keep quiet of it as you could not face it anymore
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Too much has changed, I can’t let you walk in in the night
I wish away my love, leave with the dawn
Acting as if all the pain in the world was my fault
Leave me here, my love, don't say goodbye
[Chorus]
No one's easy to love
Don’t look down, my dear, don't be surprised
No one's easy to love
Don't look back, my dear, just say you tried
[Verse 2]
There was a question you asked, "Is your father a man?"
No, but I think you should do ask of yourself the same
[Pre-Chorus 2]
What is the difference between now and then? I'm not sure
Prove me wrong, my dear, don't say I lied
[Chorus]
No one's easy to love
Don't look down, my dear, don’t be surprised
No one’s easy to love
Don't look back, my dear, just say you tried
No One’s Easy to Love was written by Sharon Van Etten.
No One’s Easy to Love was produced by John Congleton.
Sharon Van Etten released No One’s Easy to Love on Fri Jan 18 2019.
Still, the best songs here are the ones that manage to strike a balance between the moody yet propulsive atmospherics and Van Etten’s insightful storytelling. (…) Best of all is the stunner “No One’s Easy To Love”, which proves that Van Etten’s ability to dissect doomed relationships fits snugly in...