Discover the story of the song > It Ain’t Easy – David Bowie

The lyrics are about the struggles of life and trying to reach a better place, like heaven. The protagonist reflects on the madness and troubles of the world and how difficult it can be to navigate. However, with faith and perseverance, he believes that they can overcome anything. He also mentions his love for his partner, who is calling out to him from inside, and how satisfying it is to have her in his life.