George has appeared on two of Idlewild's studio albums, providing backing vocals, and has recorded with the jazz/rock group Kneebody (formerly known as Wendel), on their first release; she sang the introduction to the song "I'll Watch Your Life to See".
In 2006, George recorded an album with Idlewild guitarist, Rod Jones, entitled George is Jones. The album remains unreleased, however, four songs can be heard on the duo's MySpace.
In August 2008 second studio album An Invitation was released.
Everybody Knows
Inara George Lyrics
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Won't you lay down relax,
Your face is not well.
From such a face it is beginning.
Are you turning red now?
Will you ever be the same?
Everybody knows
When will you know?
When will you know?
Could you sit with me forever?
Could you sit with me forever?
We could count the days.
Are you saving up your faces?
Are you turning to the side?
Are you making up your mind,
Making up your mind.
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 first verse of "Everybody Knows" by Inara George sets the tone for the rest of the song. It tells the story of a person who is not well, possibly both physically and emotionally. They are urged to do what they want and to lay down and relax, but their face betrays their true emotions. The lyrics inquire if the person will ever be the same, perhaps questioning whether something that has happened to them has changed them irrevocably.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Everybody knows," suggesting that this person's struggles are not hidden, but rather, known to those around them. However, the lyrics also ask a question, "When will you know?" This suggests that the person in question may still be struggling to come to terms with their own feelings and what is happening to them.
The second verse of the song is more hopeful. The lyrics imagine a different scenario where the person can sit with someone else and count the days. They are again asked if they are saving up their faces, a metaphor for hiding their true emotions. The verse ends with a question asking if they are making up their mind, suggesting that the person is considering taking action to change their situation.
The final verse of the song is particularly poignant. The singer suggests that the person is holding back what they want to say and that speaking out loud is difficult. The lyrics talk about wanting to kiss this person, suggesting that sometimes physical touch can convey more than words. This final verse brings an emotional depth to the song and highlights the struggles that the person is going through.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you do what you are wanting?
Won't you follow your desires and do what you truly want?
Won't you lay down relax,
Won't you take a moment to rest and relax?
Your face is not well.
Your facial expression shows that you're not feeling well emotionally.
From such a face it is beginning.
This is where it all begins and starts to show.
Are you turning red now?
Is your embarrassment causing you to blush now?
Will you ever be the same?
Will you be able to go back to how you were before this emotional change?
Everybody knows
There's no hiding what's going on emotionally. It's apparent to everyone.
When will you know?
When will you realize what's happening and why?
Could you sit with me forever?
Would you be willing to stay with me for a long time?
We could count the days.
We could spend time together and cherish the moments we have.
Are you saving up your faces?
Are you hiding your emotions and holding back your true feelings?
Are you turning to the side?
Are you trying to avoid facing your emotions and the situation at hand?
Are you making up your mind,
Are you trying to come to a decision about how you feel and how to proceed?
And even when you laugh
Even when you're trying to be happy, it's still apparent that something is off.
You hold your mouth
You're still trying to hold back your emotions and not express your true feelings.
Like what you have to say
Like what you want to say is too big or complicated to be expressed in words.
Won't fit into this place.
It feels like there's no place for your emotions and words to exist here.
I'd like to kiss your mouth
I'd like to help you by offering comfort and warmth.
So you won't have to speak out loud
So you won't have to struggle to express what's inside of you with words.
I know what you want to say
I understand the emotions and thoughts you're experiencing, even if you can't express them fully.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: INARA GEORGE
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resonantfrequency7125
Inara has her own vision of things. I love that vision!
Drea Jade
This songs reminds of Adventure Time
123abc
Trippy...
Alexis Green
777th views, fuck yeahh!