Makeup
Everybody Else Lyrics

Cover it up in the bathroom
Applying makeup to hide or cover up some insecurity, alone in a bathroom.

While you curse the mirror on the wall
Showing frustration with one's appearance and the reflection in the mirror.

You can change anything that you want to
Believing that changing one's appearance can help overcome insecurity.

But your hand is shaking when teacher calls
Feeling nervous or anxious in social situations despite trying to cover it up.

One desk away, I am begging (?) to say
The artist notices the person applying makeup and wants to offer them support or reassurance.

"What are you so scared of?"
Asking what is causing the person to feel insecure and urging them to confront their fears.

You're putting on makeup
Continuing to apply makeup despite feeling insecure or uncertain about oneself.

You don't believe in love
Feeling cynical or skeptical about the idea of love or relationships.

Three cigarettes and a razor
Turning to self-destructive behaviors like smoking or self-harm as a way of coping with emotional turmoil.

Some old ticket stubs on the grass
Surrounding oneself with nostalgic or sentimental objects as a way of finding comfort or meaning.

You're looking for entertainment
Seeking out new experiences or distractions in an attempt to escape from negative feelings.

But you're so bored with yourself
Despite trying new things, feeling dissatisfied with oneself or life in general.

Never (_____)
The lyrics in this line are unclear and cannot be accurately interpreted.

Then she ran outside
Another person (presumably female) leaves the scene.

But you're rolling your eyes
Feeling dismissive or annoyed with the person who left.

"What are you so scared of?"
Repeating the earlier question, urging the person to confront their fears.

You're putting on makeup
Still applying makeup, but the act alone is not enough to overcome insecurities.

You don't believe in love
Reiterating feelings of doubt or cynicism about love or relationships.

You got a long walk home
Leaving the current situation behind and heading home, but the journey ahead still feels daunting.

But you've got headphones
Using music or other distractions to avoid dealing with emotions or insecurities.

Your bangs in your eyes
A physical manifestation of feeling overwhelmed or obscured in some way.

You need a big shove
Feeling stuck or unsure of how to move forward, and needing some external push or guidance to do so.

"What are you so scared of?"
One final repetition of the question, putting emphasis on the line's underlying theme of facing and overcoming fears and insecurities.

You're putting on makeup
The act of applying makeup is used throughout the song as a symbol of trying to cover up internal struggles.

You don't believe in love
A recurring line that suggests an overarching sense of disillusionment or despair.

"What are you so scared of?"
The repeated question underscores a sense of urgency and a need to address one's psychological issues head-on.