Everybody Lost Somebody
Bleachers Lyrics

I think pain is waiting alone at the corner
The feeling of pain is always present and looming, much like waiting alone at a street corner.

Trying to get myself back home
The singer is reflecting on their current state and feeling lost, and is trying to find their way back to a place of comfort and familiarity.

I gotta get myself back home soon
The urgency in returning home represents the singer's desire to find a sense of peace and belonging.

I guess it's true
The artist is acknowledging that what they are about to say is truthful and honest.

The only reason that I called you last night
The artist is revealing that they reached out to someone they care about, seeking comfort and connection.

Is the reason I been standing on a wire
The singer acknowledges that their emotions have been unstable and they have been teetering on the edge of losing control.

It's this dream I keep having where I'm begging
The singer consistently has a dream where they are pleading for help, further emphasizing their feelings of vulnerability and desperation.

Just to give myself a break (hey)
The artist wishes to stop feeling overwhelmed and find some sort of respite from their emotional turmoil.

But there's nothing I wouldn't do to wake up and remember it
Despite the emotions weighing them down, the artist still treasures their memories and wishes to not lose them.

I wanna wake up and remember
The artist yearns to regain their sense of self and hold onto their memories despite their internal struggles.

So take my clothes, that's better
The act of shedding their clothes symbolizes the singer's desire to release their burdens and find comfort in vulnerability.

Looking like everybody
The artist recognizes that everyone around them may be going through some sort of hardship or pain, as they are.

Knowing everybody lost somebody
This line represents the universality of pain and loss, acknowledging that everyone has suffered some sort of loss or heartbreak in their lifetime.

I'm standing here in the cold and
The imagery of standing in the cold represents the emotional isolation and vulnerability that the singer feels.

Everybody lost somebody
This line further emphasizes the universal nature of pain and loss.

I waited 'til the night was over
The artist reveals their tendency to sit with their thoughts and emotions until they have been fully processed or until time has passed.

Cursed the sun for coming up all over
The artist expresses their disdain for the idea of a new day dawning, as it signifies the beginning of another difficult day.

Cashed the checks I had, I didn't own
This line represents the idea of being in a state of disarray or financial struggle. The singer may not physically possess anything of value, but they still must continue to survive in their current state of being.

Standing on the corner, God I wonder when
The singer is lost and wondering when they will find their way back to a sense of normalcy or find meaning in their current struggles.

And there's a reason I wake up alone in strange places
The artist acknowledges that their current state of mind has led them to places of unfamiliarity and loneliness.

A reason I see myself in a million faces
This line represents the idea of feeling like a small part of a larger whole, and that many individuals share similar experiences or emotions.

A reason I can't stop it all from changing
Despite their struggles, the artist acknowledges that change is inevitable and they cannot control what happens in life.

So come on, motherfucker, you survive
The singer is speaking to themselves, urging themselves to continue surviving despite the hardships they face.

Body
This line is perhaps included to represent the physicality of existence; despite the emotional turmoil that the artist faces, they are still existing in their body.

Everybody lost somebody
Reiterating the concept of universal loss and pain that everyone experiences in life.

I gotta get myself back home soon
The urgency in returning home once again emphasizes the singer's desire for comfort and familiarity.