Take It Easy

Eagles

Well, I'm runnin' down the road tryna loosen my load
I've got seven women on my mind
Four that wanna own me, two that wanna stone me
One says she's a friend of mine

Take it easy
Take it easy
Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
Lighten up while you still can
Don't even try to understand
Just find a place to make your stand
And take it easy

Well, I'm a standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona
Such a fine sight to see
It's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford
Slowin' down to take a look at me

Come on, baby
Don't say maybe
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me
We may lose and we may win
Though we will never be here again
So open up, I'm climbin' in
So take it easy

Well, I'm runnin' down the road tryna loosen my load
Got a world of trouble on my mind
Lookin' for a lover who won't blow my cover
She's so hard to find

Take it easy
Take it easy
Don't let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy
Come on, baby
Don't say maybe
I gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me

(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)

Oh, we got it easy
We oughta take it easy


Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae, edited by amanda1073

Take It Easy Lyrics as written by Glenn Frey Jackson Browne

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  • +4
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    HERE'S THE MEANING: The seven women represent the seven days of the week! Four that wanna own me: Work week Mon-Thur Two that wanna stone me: Fri-Sat One says she's a friend of mine: Sunday I just asked this question on my Facebook, so you just cheated!
    ticctacctoeon March 27, 2009   Link
  • +3
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    Excellent song. I've been to Winslow, AZ... if you are ever taking I-40 through Arizona, it's a fun little stop. I once heard a theory about the line: I've got seven women on my mind, Four that wanna own me, Two that wanna stone me, One says she's a friend of mine The suggestion was that these were the days of the week. Mon-Thur with hard work, Fri and Sat with partying, and Sunday with church. An interesting thought.
    notthe9on February 17, 2006   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    What this means is to not let things get the best of you and to just...well...take it easy! Rockin' song! :)
    SomeGirl_Jadziaon August 26, 2002   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    Take it easy. Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. Awesome! To me it's all about living in the present moment and not getting jacked up over the small stuff. Could've saved myself 3 years of therapy if I had actually listened to the lyrics of this song growing up! lol
    forest29on January 04, 2007   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    yes like many people have said its just a simple fun song and it means to me have a good time in life but dont cause a lot of shit for yourself otherwise you will be screwed and not to worry about things
    joe walsh ruleson June 18, 2007   Link
  • +2
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    I live in the country and to get home I take this long highway that one either side of the road is just farmers fields, and maybe one lonley gas station 7 miles before the town. And when it rains the fields are green and the sky is thick, and when its sunny the sun hits your arm and its really comfortable. But, when I drive home this is the perfect song, no matter what the weather, it just feels like after a hard day, it preserves your humanity, and gives you a sense of self. I love, its the PERFECT road trip song! Anyways, I think the song is just basically not getting to serious, and staying grounded. Being humble, not starting conflict, and embrassing what you have, even if its not enough. It's hard to find songs like this.
    paige_peachon June 15, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey co-wrote this. Jackson Browne began to write it and didn't like it. Glenn asked him if he could finish it and perform it. It worked out for the both of them. I like Browne's version the best actually EVEN THOUGH I LOVE the Eagles and they are my favorite band :)
    jtfanon January 04, 2005   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    "come on baby, don't say maybe. i gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me" ...so simple yet pretty much the story of my life.
    amster8on February 27, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    Hey, I've actually been standing on the corner in Winzlow, Arizona! This is one of my favorite all-time songs ever!
    jetseton August 02, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    this is THE SONG of my life. my favorite song of all time is 'sweet child o' mine' but this is my favorite song when it comes to meaning, because i don't know. just LISTEN TO THE SONG! it makes you wanna punch everybody who's freaking out, and just say "CHILL OUT!" i was just recently in a car wreck and i've been listening to this song... there's so much good in life that it's not worth getting down on it! :) i mean, YOU'RE ALIVE, I'M ALIVE, WHAT MORE COULD WE ASK FOR? you know what i mean!? just take it easy. don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy. lighten up while you still can.. don't even try to understand. just find a place to make your stand, and take it eeeeeeeeassyyyyyy. :) :) :) :) this is the number one feel good song of all time!
    krriisttiion February 23, 2007   Link

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