So Everyone
Will Oldham (born 24 December 1970, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American si… Read Full Bio ↴Will Oldham (born 24 December 1970, Louisville, Kentucky) is an American singer-songwriter, actor, and musician. His music is often (perhaps inappropriately) placed under the genre of "alt-country". Oldham has recorded under many names, including Palace, Palace Music, Palace Brothers, and Bonnie Billy. He often plays and records with other musicians, including David Pajo and his brothers Ned and Paul Oldham, but is generally the chief creator of the music. He has also been involved in musical projects and bands such as Amalgamated Sons of Rest, The Anomoanon, The Boxhead Ensemble, Tortoise, and The Sundowners as well as releasing his first solo album in 1993. Oldham has said that the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy moniker has many references. These include 'Bonnie' Prince Charlie, an 18th century Jacobite; Billy the Kid, the 19th century American outlaw also known as William Bonney; and the American singer Nat King Cole. He has also appeared in several films, such as the 1987 film Matewan and most recently in Old Joy (released in late 2006). He is also the photographer of the cover image of the slint album Spiderland.

So Everyone
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy Lyrics


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i know my way around the world
it's a circle
and it starts and ends

and i found my hands on mountain girl
and my efforts condoned by friends

i sit in my window looking out
watch for boys lit by a new moon

i have a little magic left in me
how to make a one like you swoon

oh take it
oh take me
oh take it so easy

oh make it
oh make me
oh kneel down and please me

oh lady
oh boy
show how you want me
and do it so everyone sees me

we have a new leaf to show the world
glad we do
we had to come upon it

seems we put our money down
on black and even
and the new leaf, well, we won it

oh take it
oh take me
oh take it so easy

oh make it
oh make me
oh kneel down and please me

oh lady
oh boy
show how you want me
and do it so everyone sees me

now i want the world to see
everybody look at me
i'm a good person and free
and she loves me

oh take it
oh take me
oh take it so easy

oh make it
oh make me
oh kneel down and please me

oh lady
oh boy
show how you want me
and do it so everyone sees me




sees that she loves me
she sees that you love me

Overall Meaning

In "So Everyone," the singer seems to be reflecting on his place in the world and his relationship with a mountain girl. He speaks of having a certain level of confidence and knowledge about the world, indicating that he knows his way around and has the support of friends. He then shifts to discussing the little magic he has left in him and how he can use it to make someone like the mountain girl swoon. The chorus is a plea for someone to take and make him feel comfortable while also showing the world how much they desire him.


The singer then moves on to discuss a new leaf they are showing to the world, something they had to work hard for and gain through risk-taking. He again repeats the refrain, this time adding in the line "sees that she loves me" at the end. It seems like the singer is seeking validation and recognition from the world, perhaps feeling like an outsider or in need of acceptance.


Overall, "So Everyone" is a reflection on one's sense of self, purpose, and connection to others. The singer seeks to be seen and loved by those around him, even if it means putting himself out there and taking risks.


Line by Line Meaning

i know my way around the world
I am familiar with the way the world works


it's a circle
Everything that happens is cyclical


and it starts and ends
Every beginning has an end


and i found my hands on mountain girl
I met a girl who lives in the mountains


and my efforts condoned by friends
My friends approved of my actions


i sit in my window looking out
I spend time staring out of my window


watch for boys lit by a new moon
I look out for boys when there is a new moon


i have a little magic left in me
I still have some charm


how to make a one like you swoon
I know how to make someone fall for you


oh take it
Accept what I am giving you


oh take me
Take me as I am


oh take it so easy
Don't make things difficult


oh make it
Create something special for me


oh make me
Transform me into something better


oh kneel down and please me
Do something to make me happy


oh lady
Addressing a woman


oh boy
Addressing a man


show how you want me
Express your desire for me


and do it so everyone sees me
Make sure everyone knows that you like me


we have a new leaf to show the world
We have something new to present to the world


glad we do
We are happy about this new thing


we had to come upon it
We had to discover it ourselves


seems we put our money down
It appears that we made a bet


on black and even
We took a chance without knowing the outcome


and the new leaf, well, we won it
We were successful in our bet


now i want the world to see
I want everyone to know


everybody look at me
Everyone should pay attention to me


i'm a good person and free
I am a good and independent person


and she loves me
The girl I met in the mountains loves me


sees that she loves me
I want everyone to see that she loves me


she sees that you love me
I want her to know that you love me




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Juxtab0t

very extraordinarily beautiful song...

lostasock

very extraordinarily wonderfully beautiful song...

Bart Martens

very beautiful song...

Nathan Christensen

Classic getting-it-on song

Darran Gibb

place music viva ultra

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