Easy (Aurora song)

*For other uses, see Easy (disambiguation)*.

## Aurora singles chronology

"**Easy**" is a song by Australian singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer Aurora. It was released on January 23, 2015 as the seventh and final single from Aurora's debut studio album, *Platinum Heart* (2015).

## Background and composition

After an impressive comeback with prior single "Surrender", Aurora wanted to continue to reshape the public's perception of her. Now in the final stages of polishing her debut album for its imminent release, Aurora felt there was still one side of herself yet to be represented. "I wanted to make a hip hop song, but my label wouldn't allow it," Aurora revealed in a *Prodigy* interview for the single, "They explicitly stated, '"Easy" is the only hip hop record you'll ever make,' referring to the Round2 record. Humouring them, I recorded my new hip hop single, also titled 'Easy'."

"Easy" is composed as a hip hop and pop rap song. Despite her record label's hesitancy, upon hearing the finished track they agreed to fund its release as the album's final single. "You could cut the tension in that room with a knife," Aurora laughed, recalling the first time she played the track for her label, "Some felt it too risky to switch it up right before my album release, while others agreed the change of pace could increase publicity and sales." Lyrically, the song addresses the triumphs and pitfalls Aurora experienced during the creation process of her debut album.

## Critical reception

"Easy" generated a favourable reception, with critics calling it an improvement over the Aurora-penned Round2 song of the same name, "Easy".

It received a rating of 8.03 by Platvian music critics.

## Commercial performance

"Easy" debuted and peaked at #4 on the Platvia HitList chart dated February 3, 2015.

It also debuted and peaked at #1 on the Platvian Hip Hop Songs component chart on the same day.

## Lyrics

So I walked in the arena for the very first time
Checking out my competition; thirty-six in a line
Though I didn't have experience was feelin' just fine
Knew I had to get to workin' had to think up a rhyme
Man that first challenge killed me, tested my ability
Caught up in the metaphors 'cause I was thinkin' literally
But I made it out alive, celebratin' number five
Now I've shown I can survive, all that's left to do is thrive
Fought the next round still high from the rush
Yeah I had a little stumble but I picked myself up
I got caught up in the whirlwind; it was taking me high
Battled in the Colosseum one Italian night
Now I had the taste of victory, not without difficulty
But with my platinum heart still beating I'm okay you'll see
Couldn't wait for what was next, now I make myself impressed
When they went east, I went west; anything to be the best
**Pre-Chorus (Rapped)**
So I'll keep aiming higher, I've gotta push it now
I'm standin' at the final hurdle; gonna take the crown
**Chorus**
I'm coming for blood; enough is enough
The title is so close I can taste it
I'm making a mark; I'm feeling a spark
You better know I don't plan to waste it
I'm soaring high, in the sky, open eyes, can't deny
That I came here to fight
And I won't stop until the hand of God decides to please me
I want it now, but I don't want it easy
**Hook**
No, no, no, no
I never said I wanted it easy
No, no, no, no
I never said I wanted it easy
**Second Verse (Rapped)**
That's when I started to fall
Didn't want another failure so I gave it my all
But my all still wasn't enough and I failed again
Didn't want to make it personal, I had to pretend
Yeah there's only so much you can do away from your home
I was lacking inspiration and was feeling alone
Tried to do the exact opposite of everything known
But it just put me in the doghouse, and I was the bone
Then I had a fucking meltdown; brought my knees to the ground
Swore I'd never felt that low and didn't even know how
Guess I'd lost all sight of what was most important to me
But I pulled myself together and got back on my feet
Might've had a disadvantage but I didn't give in
Knew I only had one option and that option was win
By some miracle I managed to climb from last to first
Now I'm pickin' out my best and also fixin' my worst
**Pre-Chorus (Rapped)**
So I'll keep aiming higher, I've gotta push it now
I'm standin' at the final hurdle; gonna take the crown
**Chorus**
I'm coming for blood; enough is enough
The title is so close I can taste it
I'm making a mark; I'm feeling a spark
You better know I don't plan to waste it
I'm soaring high, in the sky, open eyes, can't deny
That I came here to fight
And I won't stop until the hand of God decides to please me
I want it now, but I don't want it easy
**Hook**
No, no, no, no
I never said I wanted it easy
No, no, no, no
I never said I wanted it easy
**Bridge (Rapped)**
Yeah, now this is the moment
Gotta give it all I got 'cause this is my time to own it
No I didn't come this far to settle for second best
If life's a competition, this is just another test
I wanna pass with flying colors, be top of the class
Holdin' up the golden trophy and signin' autographs
So now I have come this far I'm beggin' don't you tease me
'Cause victory is worth it but it never comes easy
**Pre-Chorus (Rapped)**
So I'll keep aiming higher, I've gotta push it now
I'm standin' at the final hurdle; gonna take the crown
**Chorus**
I'm coming for blood; enough is enough
The title is so close I can taste it
I'm making a mark; I'm feeling a spark
You better know I don't plan to waste it
I'm soaring high, in the sky, open eyes, can't deny
That I came here to fight
And I won't stop until the hand of God decides to please me
I want it now, but I don't want it easy
**Hook**
No, no, no, no
I never said I wanted it easy
No, no, no, no
I never said I wanted it easy

## Live performances

"Easy" was included in the setlist for Aurora's debut concert tour, The Heartstorm Tour. It was performed as the third track during the tour's fourth act, titled "Pressure", being the eighteenth performance overall.

## Re-recorded version

Following her split from Red Rose Records in 2020, "Easy" was re-recorded for Aurora's album *Platinum Heart: Deluxe* (2021).