Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)
ABBA · The Essential Collection [2012]
Ain't heard it a lot since then love
Now look at that guy, he's making me cry
He leaves everybody and he only says goodbye
But if I would have to choose I wouldn't let you go
Just give it some more time and you will see our love will grow
Darling, I know
We gotta have patience
Love isn't just a sensation
Some of the time it gets rough
Love isn't easy but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Giving love is a reason for living
But a few things can be tough
Love isn't easy but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
From the first moment I saw you I've treated you like a queen
I've given you lots of presents
Now listen to that, just look at that cat
You'd think he was an angel but he's talking through his hat
But if I would have to choose I wouldn't let you go
Just give it some more time and you will see our love will grow
Darling I know
We gotta have patience
Love isn't just a sensation
Some of the time it gets rough
Love isn't easy but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Giving
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Love is a reason for living
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
But a few things can be tough
Love isn't easy but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Patience
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Love isn't just a sensation
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Some of the time it gets rough
Love isn't easy but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Giving
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
Love is a reason for living
(Sweet sweet, our love is bitter-sweet)
But a few things can be tough
Love isn't easy but it sure is hard enough
Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)
ABBA's "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" stands as a poignant exploration of romantic resilience within the Swedish pop canon. Released on The Essential Collection, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic pop and orchestral arrangement, characteristic of their mid-1970s output. The song delves into the complexities of enduring affection, contrasting the difficulty of maintaining a relationship with the inevitability of its challenges. As part of the band's broader discography, it reflects their ability to craft emotionally resonant narratives that transcended cultural boundaries. The recording showcases the harmonies and production quality that defined ABBA's era, cementing their status as pioneers of international pop music.