All The Best People Do It
Billy Connolly Lyrics


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You say that I am out of touch
To me that doesn't mean so much
You're tryin' hard to be so cool
But you will always be the fool.

All the best people do it
There ain't nothin' to it
Just keep turning every little thing into a lie.

You think you know just what to say
The words you use give you away
There's always something lets me know
That I'm up high and you're down low.

All the best people do it
There ain't nothin' to it
Just keep turning every little thing into a lie.

Why do you always just pretend
You're gonna lose out in the end
One day you'll wake up and you'll find
That I have left you far behind.

All the best people do it
There ain't nothin' to it
Just keep turning every little thing into a lie.

You say that I am out of touch
To me that doesn't mean so much
You're tryin' hard to be so cool
But you will always be the fool.

All the best people do it




There ain't nothin' to it
Just keep turning every little thing into a lie.

Overall Meaning

The song “All the Best People Do It” by Billy Connolly is a sarcastic take on individuals who are trying too hard to fit in and be considered cool. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been criticized for being out of touch, but they do not seem affected by this. In contrast, the singer believes that the ones who try too hard to be cool are actually making themselves look like fools.


Throughout the song, the singer makes reference to the fact that the cool, popular people are always lying or pretending to be something they are not. The repetition of "All the best people do it" is a sarcastic remark that suggests that only the cool people can get away with lying and pretending. The singer is calling out this type of behavior and is not impressed by it, making it clear that they would rather be true to themselves than conform to the norms of the cool crowd.


The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is not concerned with being left behind as they move on from these individuals with their shallow personas. The overall message of the song is that it is better to be honest and true to oneself than to try to fit in with a crowd that has no substance.


Line by Line Meaning

You say that I am out of touch
You claim that I am unable to connect with what's currently popular or what is commonly accepted as correct.


To me that doesn't mean so much
However, in my opinion, this does not really matter or affect me.


You're tryin' hard to be so cool
You are making an effort to appear popular or trendy.


But you will always be the fool.
Despite these efforts, you will remain a foolish person.


All the best people do it
The most successful individuals engage in a certain behavior or action.


There ain't nothin' to it
It's a simple task or process to engage in this behavior or action.


Just keep turning every little thing into a lie.
By continuously twisting small details into falsehoods, one becomes a better liar.


You think you know just what to say
You believe that you are knowledgeable about how to communicate effectively.


The words you use give you away
However, your choice of words reveals your true intentions or emotions.


There's always something lets me know
There are always signs or indications that allow me to recognize the truth.


That I'm up high and you're down low.
These signs reveal that I am in a more favorable or superior position compared to you.


Why do you always just pretend
Why do you consistently fake or act like something you are not?


You're gonna lose out in the end
Inevitably, you will suffer negative consequences because of your dishonesty or inauthenticity.


One day you'll wake up and you'll find
At some point in time, you will realize or discover something important.


That I have left you far behind.
You will realize that I have surpassed or outpaced you in some capacity.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GERRY RAFFERTY

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Comments from YouTube:

@michaeltroster9059

We had the privilege of seeing Billy when he hit London, Ontario. He put on a three hour show without a break. We never laughed so hard in our lives, and I’m not exaggerating. The funniest man on the planet.

@susannahhayward6861

I'm a Londoner and I'm with you Michael. I have seen Billy perform live 3 times and he makes me laugh until I hurt. And I grew up with some of the funniest comedians in the UK - Billy is still the funniest.

@MCOult

Can you imagine having Billy Connolly as a dinner guest? You'd never want the evening to end. Amazing talent!

@ewestre1

...I would starve to death!

@Markgeoghegan100

Billy is an absolute legend...... Just being himself on a talk show is all he needs to do....!

@traceytaylor2706

Every time Billy goes on a talk show the host is always in stitches!!!! The man is an absolute legend

@purplerainsimpson9834

He always has me in stitches 😄

@62PeeJay

Without a doubt.

@susannahhayward6861

So true. I'm an expat Londoner and also pretty old. I remember Billy as a folk singer. He was bloody funny even back then. As a comedian he s the best; he makes me laugh until I hurt.

@sum12see

Ive loved him for decades..Can play manybroles and still be himself..What a great interview...God speed y'all!

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