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Everybody Knows
Mandi Perkins Lyrics
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Repulse me
Its all lies
The Purity
That I once saw
Has turned vile
I could let you destroy me
You use your station wisely
For your own selfish gain
I know
I know you thought Id believe
But you cant
You cant expect
That I wouldn't see
Chorus:
What everybody knows
Its all lies
I'm terrified
That inside
I might be gifted
Twisted
Sick like you
Ashamed I'm the same
I am like you
And everybody knows
I implore you
I'll ignore you
You should leave
The pedestal
Is on the floor
But I won't grieve
You're a mirror for me now
There is nothing to explain
You broke a sacred vow
Only ugliness remains
I know
I know you thought I'd believe
But you can't
You can't expect
That I wouldn't see
Chorus:
What
Everybody knows
Its all lies
I'm terrified
That inside
I might be
Gifted
Twisted
Sick like you
Ashamed I'm the same
I am like you
Everybody knows
You can't hide
I'm horrified
That inside
I might be
Gifted
Twisted
Sick like you
Ashamed I'm the same
I am like you
Evil….
Everybody knows
Its all lies
I'm terrified
That inside
I might be
Gifted
Twisted
Sick like you
Ashamed I'm the same
I am like you
Everybody knows
You can't hide
I'm horrified
That inside
I might be
Gifted
Twisted
Sick like you
Ashamed I'm the same
I am like you
Everybody knows
Its all lies
I'm terrified
That inside
I might be
Gifted
Twisted
Sick like you
Ashamed I'm the same
I am like you
Everybody knows
You can't hide
I'm horrified
That inside
I'm like you
And everybody knows
The central theme of the song "Everybody Knows" by Mandi Perkins is the feeling of betrayal and disgust towards someone who has lost their integrity and turned into someone completely different from who they used to be. The first verse conveys the singer's shock at the transformation of the person she once admired and saw as pure. However, the chorus takes a deeper turn, suggesting that the singer is afraid of becoming like the person she is criticizing, as she realizes that they might share some dark twisted traits. She implores the person to leave and even threatens to ignore them, but she cannot escape the fact that deep inside, they might be the same. The repetition of the lines "Everybody knows, it's all lies" and "I am like you" reinforces the idea that the hypocrisy and corruption are widely known.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the song reflects on the disillusionment and loss of faith in people who we thought were respectable or held high positions in society. The singer expresses pity for the person who has fallen from grace but at the same time distances herself from them, highlighting their treachery and deceit. The internal conflict of feeling repulsed by someone and yet fearing to resemble them is a relatable emotion for many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
You disgust me
I find you repulsive and unpleasant
Repulse me
You make me feel sick and disgusted
Its all lies
Everything that you present to be true is false
The Purity
The goodness or the positive traits
That I once saw
That I used to admire, respect, or like about you
Has turned vile
Has become evil, unpleasant, disgusting, and corrupt
I could let you destroy me
I could let you ruin my life, my personality or my beliefs
Captivated by your aim
Drawn and intrigued by what you want to achieve
You use your station wisely
You use your power, authority or position to your advantage
For your own selfish gain
For your own benefit without any regard for others
I know
I am aware
I know you thought Id believe
I know you expected me to trust you
But you cant
But it's impossible
You cant expect
You cannot assume or anticipate
That I wouldnt see
That I wouldn't notice what you're doing or saying
Chorus:
The repeated verse of the song
What everybody knows
The truth that everyone is aware of
I'm terrified
I am scared and fearful
That inside
That internally, within me
I might be gifted
I might possess natural talent, ability, or potential
Twisted
Distorted, crooked or dishonest
Sick like you
Morally ill, corrupted or evil like the addressed person
Ashamed I'm the same
Feeling guilty or uneasy that I share the same negative qualities as you
I am like you
I have become like you, whether voluntarily or involuntarily
I implore you
I plead and beg of you
I'll ignore you
I will give you no attention or consideration
You should leave
You should depart, leave or exit
The pedestal
The high status or respect that one used to have
Is on the floor
Has fallen or collapsed
But I won't grieve
But I won't mourn, regret, or feel sorry for what happened
You're a mirror for me now
You reflect and show me my own negative qualities
There is nothing to explain
There is no need to describe, justify, or clarify
You broke a sacred vow
You went against a promise, commitment, or obligation that you had solemnly made
Only ugliness remains
Only unpleasant, disgusting, or corrupt attributes are left
You can't hide
You can't conceal or disguise what you truly are
I'm horrified
I am extremely shocked, scared and disgusted
Evil
Morally bad or wicked, associated with harm and malice
And everybody knows
The repeated phrase that signifies the clear truth that everyone knows
Contributed by Avery S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
tcshy1903
She's a good singer! I was trying to get a good look at the drummer Kyle. He's going to be on Saturday Night Live with David Cook on Nov. 1st.