Take It Easy (Love Nothing)
Bright Eyes
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First with your hands and then with your mouth. A downpour of sweat, damp cotton clouds. I was a fool, you were my friend. We made it happen. You took off your clothes, left on the light. You stood there so brave. You used to be shy. Each feature improved, each movement refined and eyes like a showroom. Now they are spreading out the blankets on the beach. That weatherman is a liar. He said it would be raining but it is clear and blue as far as I can see. Left by the lamp, right next to the bed, on a cartoon cat pat you scratched with a pen, "Everything is as it has always been. This never happened. Don't take it so bad it is nothing you did. It's just once something dies you can't make it live. You are a beautiful boy. You're a sweet little kid but I am a woman." So I laid back down and wrapped myself up in the sheet. And I must have looked like a ghost because something frightened me and since then I've been so good at vanishing. Now I do as I please and lie through my teeth. Someone might get hurt but it won't be me. I should probably feel cheap but I just feel free and a little bit empty. No it isn't so hard to get close to me. There will be no arguments. We will always agree. And I will try and be kind when I ask you to leave. We will both take it easy. But if you stay too long inside my memory, I will trap you in a song tied to a melody and I will keep you there so you can't bother me
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Written by: CONOR OBERST
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Take It Easy (Love Nothing)" by Bright Eyes was released in 2004 and is a song from the album "Digital Ash in a Digital Urn".
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales chart.
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Music VideoA music video directed by Lauri Faggioni and James Frost was created for the song.
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Album Information"Digital Ash in a Digital Urn" is one of two albums that Bright Eyes released simultaneously in 2004, the other one being "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning." The two albums represent divergent styles with "Digital Ash" leaning more towards electronica and "I'm Wide Awake" being more folk-oriented.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song explores themes of love, relationships and personal detachment. The narrator describes a one-night stand and provides an introspective take on fleeting relationships.
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Musical StyleBright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst, is renowned for its emotive lyrics and raw vocals. "Take It Easy (Love Nothing)" represents the band's experimental side, with touches of synth-infused sounds.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by an encounter Conor Oberst had during the recording of the dual albums in Los Angeles.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising Oberst's poignant songwriting and the song's compelling storytelling.
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Context in Bright Eyes' Discography"Take It Easy (Love Nothing)" represents a turning point in Bright Eyes' style, signifying a shift from indie folk to a more electronic sound.
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song was written by Conor Oberst and produced by Bright Eyes' long-time collaborator Mike Mogis.
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