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Easier

from What It Is by Ian Lake

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lyrics

It's easier
to forgive somebody else
than it seems to be
to forgive yourself

And leaving her
to protect yourself
doesn't feel like it does
anyone help

Oh the crying
the grieving, the hurting
And all of the while
you feel the burden
of all of your lies and greed
you're learning
takes all of your time from you

So why
do you feel you're burning?
When all of your life
the wheels were turning
Just open your eyes
and see it's working
And all that you've
got to do

Is show yourself
how to know yourself
How to live with yourself
How to forgive yourself

It's easier, oh it's easier

It's easier
to point at somebody else
But what you need to see
is what you've done to yourself

Oh and pleasing her
just to save yourself
That won't heal you
Won't do any good for you

They tell me
love, love
is all there is
Love is all there is

So now
that you have earned it
Go show em how
that you deserve it
You were always allowed
to be just perfect
Now all that you've got to do

Is show yourself
what you owe yourself
How to live with yourself
How to love yourself

Cause love, love
is all there is.

credits

from What It Is, released April 22, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Ian Lake
Performed by Ian Lake (Wurlitzer, Vocals), Steve Zsirai (Bass), Matthew Barber(Drums, Electric Guitar, Mellotron Synth), Anika Johnson, Barb Johnston, Jewelle Blackman (Backing Vocals)
Produced by Matthew Barber
Recorded at Union Sound in Toronto
Engineered by Chris Stringer
Assistant Engineer Darren Mcgill
Additional recording by Matthew Barber
Choral arrangement by Anika Johnson
Mixed by Steve Chahley
Mastered by Heather Kirby at Dreamlands Mastering
Photography by Ian Lake

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Ian Lake Toronto, Ontario

This versatile performer, best known as an enigmatic character actor, introduces himself as a singer/songwriter, with his debut album 'What It Is'. A vulnerable offering, filled with swelling orchestrations, powerful, raw vocals, and contributions from some of Toronto's best session musicians, Ian Lake is arriving on the scene with a statement piece that is sure to catch people's ears and hearts. ... more

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