Everybody Knows
George Inara Lyrics

The lyrics to George Inara's song Everybody Knows speak to the struggles of communication within relationships. The opening lines, "Won't you do what you are wanting? Won't you lay down relax, Your face is not well. From such a face it is beginning." hint at a desire to connect with someone but encountering difficulty. The use of body language is prominent throughout the song, with phrases such as "Are you turning red now?" and "Are you turning to the side?" indicating the struggle to express oneself verbally.

The chorus, "Everybody knows When will you know? When will you know?" poses an important question regarding the state of the relationship and whether or not both parties are aware of the underlying issues that are preventing communication. The second verse brings the focus back to physical closeness, asking if the two can "sit with me forever" and "count the days." The line "Are you saving up your faces?" speaks to the guarded nature of the individual and the effort required to fully express oneself.

The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant, with the singer expressing a desire to understand and connect with their partner without words. "And even when you laugh You hold your mouth Like what you have to say Won't fit into this place. I'd like to kiss your mouth So you won't have to speak out loud I know what you want to say." The overall message of the song is the struggle to connect with someone on a deeper level, and the barriers that prevent that connection.