Everybody knows
Journey of Self-Discovery: Unveiling the Meaning Behind 'Everybody Knows' by Sam Langham
Lyrics
The stars look different standing here
The speaker feels a sense of disconnection or unfamiliarity when observing the stars from their current perspective.
Don't feel the same as it used to feel
There's a change in emotional experience; things don't evoke the same feelings as they once did.
I'm in my house but I cant call it home
Although physically in their house, the speaker doesn't perceive it as a true home, suggesting a lack of emotional connection.
I got one foot in the driveway and I feel gone
The speaker is in a state of departure, with one foot in the driveway, indicating a feeling of being on the verge of leaving or moving on.
Oh keep it to myself
The speaker is keeping something hidden or not expressing their true feelings openly.
But I'm afraid I'm someone else
There's a fear that the speaker has changed or become a different person, possibly implying internal conflicts or identity shifts.
Because I know
The speaker acknowledges a certain truth or reality.
That this ain't home
The current place or situation is not perceived as home by the speaker.
Photos on the shelf
Photographs on the shelf represent memories, but there's a fear of not recognizing oneself in those memories.
I'm afraid of someone else
The fear of being someone else is reiterated, suggesting inner turmoil.
But they all know
Others are aware that the speaker is alone or feeling isolated.
That I'm alone
Confirmation that the speaker is indeed alone in their current state.
Come and see this picture here
The speaker invites others to observe a particular image or situation.
This was taken from the year
Referring to a past event, possibly suggesting nostalgia or reflection.
Remember how you said my name
Recalling a time when the speaker's name was spoken with significance.
But I've changed now and you're not to blame
The speaker has changed, but it's not attributed to the actions of others.
Oh keep it to yourself
Reiteration of keeping something concealed, emphasizing independence or self-reliance.
You don't need nobody else
The speaker doesn't require external validation or companionship.
Cuz we've spent some time alone
Having spent time alone, there's a need to release or move on from the past.
And I need to let it go
The acknowledgment of hidden secrets that need to be relinquished.
Oh secrets that I'll hold
Unspoken words and hidden truths that contribute to the beauty of silence.
Words remain untold
Emphasizing the significance of words left unspoken.
Oh the beauty of the silence we mold
The speaker appreciates the beauty in shared silence.
And I said:
Indicates a transition to a direct quote or statement.
My feet are standing better at my door
The speaker's feet are firmly placed at their own door, signifying a sense of stability or self-awareness.
Think I'm picking myself off the floor
The speaker is in the process of self-recovery or renewal after a challenging experience.
The ride bringing spoken words of pure
Referencing a journey with spoken words that are genuine or sincere.
Lost at shore
The speaker is metaphorically lost, possibly in the complexities of life.
Don't need anybody
The speaker declares independence, asserting that they don't need anyone.
Now everybody knows
A statement acknowledging that the speaker's situation or feelings are widely known by others.
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