Everytime
Elephant Jake Lyrics

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I woke up exhausted a month ago and I'm still lying awake half asleep
And waiting for somebody else to pull me out of my head
Because I will stare out the window for hours losing myself in my mind
So will you pull me back from my dreaming, take my hand and replace these feelings?

Like you do so well. I can hear you calling out, you're saying "everything's all right"
I can't fucking tell if I'm glad to be alone or if I'm missing you tonight
I don't know but I think you might

Be able to find me hiding out somewhere far doing everything
I can to feel a little better because nobody knows like we do
Nobody knows that we're all fucked up the same
And nobody's different
And nobody's special
And nobody's there
And nobody cares about nobody else
I get so scared to be alone when I'm by myself

Like you do so well
I can hear you calling out, you're saying "everything's alright"
I know fucking well that I can't stand to be alone and that I'm missing you tonight Tonight, tonight, tonight

Do you want to fall asleep under a night sky blurred by teary vision hand in hand? Because I do, I do
Do you feel like you're falling but you don't mind because you realize

I will catch you everytime?
Like I do, I do

Overall Meaning

The song "Everytime" by Elephant Jake is a poignant depiction of emotional exhaustion and the yearning for connection. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been stuck in a rut, unable to escape their own thoughts and feelings. They are waiting for someone else to pull them out of this state, to provide comfort and support. The next lines convey the singer's tendency to lose themselves in their own head, staring out of the window for hours on end. The lyrics are a cry for help, a plea for someone to save the singer from their own mind, to pull them back from their daydreams and replace their negative feelings with something more positive.

The next stanza is a reflection on the complexity of emotions, with the singer admitting that they cannot tell whether they are glad to be alone or missing the person they are addressing. This ambiguity is a common experience for many people who are struggling with their emotions. The singer wants to know that they matter to someone, that they are not alone in their struggles. They acknowledge that everyone is "fucked up" in their own way, and that nobody is truly special or different from anyone else. The final lines of the song express a desire for connection and affection, a wish to fall asleep under a night sky and know that someone will always be there to catch them when they fall.

Overall, "Everytime" is a powerful and emotional song that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone or struggling with their own thoughts.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke up exhausted a month ago and I'm still lying awake half asleep
I have been feeling drained for a while and struggle to sleep

And waiting for somebody else to pull me out of my head
I'm hoping someone can help me snap out of my own thoughts

Because I will stare out the window for hours losing myself in my mind
I tend to dissociate and get lost in my own head for extended periods of time

So will you pull me back from my dreaming, take my hand and replace these feelings?
Would you guide me back to a more grounded reality and comfort me?

Like you do so well. I can hear you calling out, you're saying "everything's all right"
You have a reassuring presence and voice that gives me comfort

I can't fucking tell if I'm glad to be alone or if I'm missing you tonight
I'm uncertain if I enjoy being alone or if I desire your company

I don't know but I think you might
I suspect that you understand me well enough to figure it out

Be able to find me hiding out somewhere far doing everything
You could potentially track me down in a remote place where I try to escape

I can to feel a little better because nobody knows like we do
I do things to cope and feel slightly better, but only you truly understand

Nobody knows that we're all fucked up the same
We share the same struggles and flaws as everyone else

And nobody's different
People are not fundamentally unique or special

And nobody's special
No one is inherently superior or more important than others

And nobody's there
At times, nobody is available for support or guidance

And nobody cares about nobody else
It can feel like people are indifferent or lack empathy for others

I get so scared to be alone when I'm by myself
I tend to feel fearful or anxious when I am alone with my own thoughts

Do you want to fall asleep under a night sky blurred by teary vision hand in hand? Because I do, I do
I crave the emotional connection of sharing intimate moments with you, even if they are sad

Do you feel like you're falling but you don't mind because you realize
Even if things are uncertain or difficult, having clarity on my feelings about you brings comfort

I will catch you everytime?
I will always be there to support and care for you

Like I do, I do
Just like how you are always there for me

Writer(s): Colin Harrison

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