Everything
Herzog/Holiday Lyrics
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Books fall to the floor
Maybe they should have listened
To the signals shown before
'Cause now instead of ipads
They want life and nothing more
He's so sick of everything
He's so sick of everything
He's so sick of it all
Another body drops and
People scream and run away
The gunman coyly smiles and shouts
Hey! Today's not your day
People scramble terrified
Pushing others out of the way
He's so sick of everything
He's so sick of it all
He's so sick of everything
He's so sick of it all
You'll never know who is the one
Who'll go off the wall and grab a gun
To shoot the fucking place up
And ruin all your fun
You'll never know who is the one
You'll never know who is the one
Nowhere is safe
Nowhere is safe
Nowhere is safe
The lyrics of Herzog/Holiday's song "Everything" paint a picture of a world that is fraught with danger and fear. The first verse opens with the sound of a gunshot, signaling the start of a tragic event. The following verse hints at a sense of foreboding, suggesting that the victims may have ignored earlier warnings about the dangerous situation. The song shifts to describe the perspective of the gunman, who is described as being smug about his actions, even enjoying the chaos he's causing. The chorus then repeats the phrase "He's so sick of everything," which acts as both a commentary on the shooter's mindset and an indictment of the society that has allowed this situation to unfold.
The bridge of the song presents a stark warning that life is unpredictable, and anyone could be capable of taking extreme actions under the right circumstances. The final chorus declares that nowhere is safe, emphasizing the sense of helplessness and vulnerability that is permeating the world. The song's lyrics ultimately suggest that, while the events described here are fictional, they reflect a societal reality and a real sense of danger.
Line by Line Meaning
A shot rings out so loudly
The sudden sound of a gunshot echoes loudly through the air
Books fall to the floor
Books tumble to the ground in the chaos that ensues
Maybe they should have listened
Perhaps if they had paid attention to the warning signs, this could have been avoided
To the signals shown before
The subtle hints or clues that suggested something terrible was about to happen
'Cause now instead of iPads
Instead of focusing on material possessions, they now value their own lives above all else
They want life and nothing more
Their desire for survival is stronger than any other want or need
He's so sick of everything
The singer is exhausted by the world and its endless troubles
He's so sick of it all
He no longer has the patience to deal with the negativity around him
Another body drops and
Yet another person falls victim to the violence unfolding
People scream and run away
The sound of screams and the sight of people fleeing the scene is all around
The gunman coyly smiles and shouts
The shooter seems to be enjoying this, as evidenced by his grin and taunting words
Hey! Today's not your day
He's reminding everyone that it is his day, and that they are all at his mercy
People scramble terrified
The fear is palpable as individuals try to save themselves
Pushing others out of the way
Some people are so desperate to escape that they don't care who they hurt in the process
You'll never know who is the one
It's impossible to tell which person is capable of such an act of violence
Who'll go off the wall and grab a gun
There is always a chance that someone will snap and resort to using a firearm to hurt others
To shoot the fucking place up
The shooter will target anyone in sight and cause chaos and devastation
And ruin all your fun
The carefree atmosphere will be shattered and replaced with terror and tragedy
Nowhere is safe
There is no guaranteed safe haven where one can escape such senseless violence
Nowhere is safe
Everywhere is a potential target for someone looking to cause harm
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: James Rice
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MissMaybell
Awesome! wonderful cover of this! i also love your Hawaiian songs too! :)
John Heart
I am so happy to hear you! Thanks for all the music! You are fantastic!!!
Felipe A. Oliveira
A lot of feelings, i'm a big fan, thank so much for share.