Everybody Knows
Andrew Morris Lyrics


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I see faces in the clouds looking down
Standing on a hill as I'm wearing a crown
People, places and names
That go in to make up this town

Do you see what I see?
Do you feel what I feel?
Everybody knows

There's no time like the rest of your life
Stay at home take good care of your wife
Come home early and make peace
Stand clear of tumbling dice

I hide secrets in a box by the door
I keep truths buried under the floor
I want to tell everybody
But no one seems to care anymore

Do you see what I see?
Do you feel what I feel?




Everybody knows
That you can't catch me

Overall Meaning

In Andrew Morris's song "Everybody Knows," the lyrics describe the singer's reflections on his memories and experiences in a small town. He notes that he sees faces in the clouds looking down and feels as though he is standing on a hill wearing a crown. The people, places, and names that make up this town are important to him, but he wonders if they hold the same significance to those around him. Through his questioning, he asks listeners if they see and feel what he does, suggesting a shared understanding and connection.


The second verse talks about the passage of time and the importance of making the most of life. The lyrics suggest that staying at home and taking care of loved ones is sometimes the best course of action, rather than taking unnecessary risks. The chorus repeats its call for connection, suggesting that everyone knows something that others might not. The final lines assert the singer's confidence, as he states that no one can catch him.


Line by Line Meaning

I see faces in the clouds looking down
Observing the world around me and wondering about its divine nature.


Standing on a hill as I'm wearing a crown
Feeling on top of the world and invincible, like nothing could bring me down.


People, places and names That go in to make up this town
Reflecting on the individuals and locations that contribute to shaping our sense of community.


Do you see what I see?
Asking if others share my perspectives and observations of the world.


Do you feel what I feel?
Inquiring about whether others experience the same emotions and sensations as me.


Everybody knows
Acknowledging a widely agreed upon truth.


There's no time like the rest of your life
Urging to live life to the fullest and make the most of every moment.


Stay at home take good care of your wife
Advising to prioritize family and to cherish the people closest to us.


Come home early and make peace
Advocating for resolving conflict and finding peace instead of perpetuating anger.


Stand clear of tumbling dice
Warning against taking risky or impulsive actions.


I hide secrets in a box by the door
Keeping private thoughts and feelings to myself, but still wanting to share them.


I keep truths buried under the floor
Concealing some honest realities and facts about myself or the world.


I want to tell everybody
Craving for a sense of validation and attention from others through expression.


But no one seems to care anymore
Feeling dismissed and unvalued, possibly due to a changing society or failed communication.


That you can't catch me
Asserting confidence and independence, perhaps in the face of adversity or limitations.




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