Everybody but Me
Lykke Li Lyrics

Ooh, I'm standing in the corner
I am alone and feeling out of place in this social gathering.

Thinking all I want to
I am contemplating what I should do to fit in.

What am I to do?
I am unsure of how to act or behave to be accepted.

Should I go home still sober
Should I leave this gathering without experiencing it fully.

Should I buy me another glass of wine
Should I drink alcohol to feel less awkward and more outgoing.

And forget about time
To ignore the fact that I am not enjoying this moment and time seems to be dragging on.

Though my jeans are too tight
Despite my physical discomfort from my tight jeans.

Don't feel like dancing
I don't feel like expressing myself through dance.

And all this light is too bright
The bright lights are causing me discomfort and making it harder for me to blend in.

Don't feel like shining
I don't want to stand out or draw attention to myself.

Though this room is too small
Although the space around me feels cramped and overwhelming.

I'd rather stand against the wall
I prefer to stay in the background and not be the focus of attention.

And hope that no one sees me
I want to remain unnoticed and blend in as much as possible.

And everybody's dancing
Everyone else around me is dancing and enjoying themselves.

I don't want to
But I am feeling uncomfortable and out of place.

And everybody's toying
Everyone else is playing around and having fun.

I don't want to
But I don't feel like joining in or participating.

And everybody's laughing
Everyone is having a good time and enjoying themselves.

I don't want to
But I am not feeling the same way and cannot force myself to have fun.

Everybody but me
I am the only one not able to enjoy themselves in this party.

And everybody's drinking
Everyone else is consuming alcohol at this party.

I don't want to
But I am not interested in drinking, even though it may make me feel more comfortable.

And everybody's using
Others may be using drugs to enhance their experience.

I don't need more
But I am not interested in that lifestyle and do not require any kind of substance to have a good time.

And everybody's floating
Some people may be disconnected from reality and enjoying an altered state of mind.

I don't want to
But I am not interested in escaping reality and prefer staying grounded.

And everybody's dancing
Once again, people are dancing and enjoying themselves.

I don't want to
But I am not feeling the same way and cannot force myself to participate.

And everybody's toying
Others may be playing around and having a good time.

I don't want to
But I do not feel like joining in or taking part in those activities.

And everybody's laughing
Others are enjoying themselves and having a good laugh.

I don't want to
But I am not feeling the same way and cannot force myself to have fun.

Everybody but me
I am the only one feeling out of place and uncomfortable in this gathering.

And everybody's drinking
Others are consuming alcohol to enjoy themselves and loosen up.

I don't want to
But I do not feel like drinking and prefer to remain sober.

And everybody's using
Others may be using drugs to enhance their experience and mood.

I don't need more
But I am not interested in that lifestyle and do not require any substances to enjoy a social gathering.

And everybody's floating
Others may be disconnecting from reality and enjoying an altered state of mind.

I don't want to
But I am not interested in escaping reality and prefer to remain in the present moment.

Everybody but me
I am the only one who is not interested in disconnecting from reality and prefer to stay grounded.