Everybody's Talkin'
Chasing Echoes: Finding Solace Beyond the Noise
Lyrics
Everybody's talkin' 'bout me
People are discussing or gossiping about the speaker.
But I don't hear a word they're sayin'
The speaker is not paying attention or listening to what others are saying.
Only the echoes in my mind
The only things the speaker perceives are the reverberations of thoughts in their mind.
Everybody stops to starin'
Everyone halts their actions to look at the speaker.
But I don't even see their faces
The speaker doesn’t notice or acknowledge the physical presence of those staring.
Only the shadows of their eyes
The speaker only sees the vague representations or impressions of eyes in shadows.
I'm goin' where the sun keeps shinin'
The speaker is heading towards a place where positivity prevails despite difficult situations.
Through a pourin' rain
Despite challenging circumstances (symbolized by "pourin' rain"), the speaker is moving forward.
Going where the weather suits my clothes
Choosing a location or situation that matches the speaker's comfort and preference.
Bankin' off the northeast wind
Utilizing the force of the wind coming from the northeast as a support or guide.
And sailin' on summer breeze
Progressing smoothly and effortlessly, likened to sailing on a pleasant summer breeze.
Skippin' over the ocean like a stone
Moving swiftly and freely, akin to a stone skipping over the surface of the ocean.
Everybody's talkin' 'bout me
Similar to line 1, reiterating that people are talking about the speaker.
But I don't hear a word they're sayin'
The speaker remains oblivious to the words spoken about them.
Only the echoes of my mind
Reiterating that the speaker only perceives the reverberations of thoughts within their mind.
Everybody stops to starin'
A repetition of line 4, indicating others' attention focused on the speaker.
But I don't even see their faces
Similar to line 5, the speaker doesn’t engage with or acknowledge the gazes directed at them.
Only the shadows of their eyes
Similar to line 6, the speaker only perceives vague impressions of eyes through shadows.
But I won't let you leave my love behind
The speaker is determined not to let their love be abandoned or left behind.
I won't let you leave my love behind
Reiteration of the determination not to abandon their love.
I won't let you leave my love behind
Emphasizing the commitment to retain and hold onto love without letting it be disregarded or lost.
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