Videogames
The band's song "Hey" was featured in the PS2 video game Guitar Hero
Their surf instrumental "Soy Bomb" appears in Guitar Hero II
"I Get By" is featured in Rock Band as a bonus track
"Entangled" was released as downloadable content for Rock Band / Rock Band 2
"Hey", "Soy Bomb", and "I Don't Want to Hear About Your Crappy Boyfriend" have all been released on the Rock Band Network for play in Rock Band 3.
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Band Members
* Bill Foster (drums, vocals)
* Greg Huang (vocals, bass)
* Chris Rigopulos (lead guitar, vocals)
* Dan Schmidt (vocals, guitar)
Past Members
* Doug Church (lead guitar, vocals)
* John Buck (bass)
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Discography
* It's Not as Bad as I'm Making It Sound (2000)
* Second and Eighteen (2004)
* Soy Bomb [Single] (2006)
* Third Time's the Charm (2008)
* Deal of the Century (2013)
Everybody Knows
Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives Lyrics
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And they don't like what they see
I can hear them whispering
I know just what they heard
They're repeating every word
I can see right through their eyes
I wish that I could take it back
And let the movie fade to black
But everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows by now
And I won't talk to anyone
And I won't look at anyone
I have no need of anyone
I want to be alone
I'm keeping track
Of what they say behind my back
Tell me, can you keep a secret?
I'm still working hard
I'm not letting down my guard
Maybe someday they'll forget
I wish that it was yesterday
When everything was still okay
But everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows by now
And I won't talk to anyone
And I won't look at anyone
I'm not in love with anyone
I want to be alone
Everybody knows
Everybody knows
Everybody knows by now
And I won't talk to anyone
And I won't look at anyone
I don't believe in anyone
I want to be alone
The lyrics of "Everybody knows" by Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives talk about the feeling of isolation and alienation that comes from being judged by others. The singer feels like people are talking behind their back, and they know what's being said about them. The repeated line "everybody knows" emphasizes this point - the singer feels like everyone is judging them, and it's a feeling that's impossible to escape.
The singer goes on to say that they won't talk to anyone, look at anyone, or have any need of anyone. They want to be alone, basically shutting themselves off from the world. The final line, "I don't believe in anyone," speaks to the idea that the singer has lost faith in people in general. They feel like they can't trust anyone and that everyone is against them.
This song captures the feeling of isolation and the impact that other people's judgement can have on us. It speaks to a universal experience of feeling like an outsider and wanting to retreat from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
They look at me
Others are observing or judging me
And they don't like what they see
The observers disapprove of my actions or appearance
I can hear them whispering
I am aware of others talking about me behind my back
I know just what they heard
I understand what rumors or gossip is being spread about me
They're repeating every word
The rumors or gossip about me are being repeated and spread
I can see right through their eyes
I am able to discern the judgment and disapproval in others' gazes
I wish that I could take it back
I regret whatever action or behavior caused people to judge or gossip about me
And let the movie fade to black
I wish I could erase the events that led to this moment and move on
But everybody knows
The rumors or gossip about me are widely known
And I won't talk to anyone
I am avoiding contact with others due to their negative judgment and gossip
And I won't look at anyone
I am avoiding eye contact with others to avoid their disapproving gazes
I have no need of anyone
I am self-sufficient and don't require validation or approval from others
I want to be alone
I prefer solitude to dealing with the negative attention and judgment of others
I'm keeping track
I am monitoring what others say about me behind my back
Of what they say behind my back
I am paying attention to the rumors and gossip about me that are spread behind my back
Tell me, can you keep a secret?
I am seeking someone who won't repeat the rumors or gossip they've heard about me
I'm still working hard
I am focused on my work or goals despite the negative attention and judgment from others
I'm not letting down my guard
I am still wary of others and protecting myself from their negative attention
Maybe someday they'll forget
I hope that over time, the rumors and gossip about me will fade from people's memories
I wish that it was yesterday
I regret whatever actions or behaviors led to the negative attention and judgment of others
When everything was still okay
I long for a time when my reputation and interactions with others were positive
I don't believe in anyone
I am distrustful of others due to their judgment and gossip about me
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.