They are managed by Prestige Management, and were signed to the Island Records label from their launch (2004) until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records. McFly is also the youngest band ever to have an album debut at #1.
McFly appeared in the teen comedy film Just My Luck, starring Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine, in 2006. The band played themselves in the film and released a US album, Just My Luck, which was also used as the film's soundtrack.
Everybody Knows
McFly Lyrics
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So pour yourself a coffee, put your clothes back on and tell me your name
Now hearts are getting broken but I guess it’s what they call growing up
Just don’t expect results because the kids round here just don’t give a …
Nothing really matters, nothing really matters at all
When all your dreams are shattered
Everything is beautiful
But their wrong
We’re moving on
Yeah
Everybody knows
You know the shit’s going down
Everybody knows
Oh see that cherry’s are red
Everybody knows
We’re gonna die in this town
Yeah
Hey - Woah
My voice is gone from screaming and my body aches from giving them hell
Na na na na, na na na na
You’ve gotta know the truth that we're not in this for the cash but it helps
Na na na na, na na na na
Woah
Nothing really matters, nothing really matters at all
When all your dreams are shattered
Everything is beautiful
Nothing every happens, they think we waste our lives
But their wrong
We’re moving on
Yeah
Everybody knows
You know the shit’s going down
Everybody knows
Oh see that cherry’s are red
Everybody knows
We’re gonna die in this town
DANNYY!
Yeah
Everybody knows
Hey
Everybody knows
Oh yeah
Everybody knows
Oh were gonna die in this town
Sign it, sign it
Everybody knows
You know the shit’s going down
Everybody knows
Oh see that cherry’s are red
Everybody knows
We’re gonna die in this town
Whoa
Woo
Whoa
Hey
Whoa
Hey
Were gonna die in this town
The song Everybody Knows by McFly is essentially about the struggles of growing up, getting older, and moving on to different things. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, despite our best efforts, our dreams are shattered and it can feel like nothing really matters. However, the song is also about resilience and the need to keep pushing forward, even when things get tough. The lyrics “Just don't expect results because the kids round here just don’t give a…” speak to the idea that sometimes we have to just go for it, even if it feels like there is no guarantee of success.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “everybody knows” multiple times, which gives the impression that the issues addressed in the song are universal and widely understood. This is reinforced by the line “they think we waste our lives, but they’re wrong –we’re moving on.” This suggests that despite external criticism, we are capable of making progress in our lives and achieving our goals.
In terms of musical style, the song is very typical of McFly’s signature pop rock sound. It features catchy guitar riffs, upbeat drums, and harmonies that could easily get stuck in your head. The vocals are powerful, with lead singer Tom Fletcher using his voice to convey the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is in the sky and it is going to be a glorious day
The day is going to be great with the sun shining bright in the sky.
So pour yourself a coffee, put your clothes back on and tell me your name
Get ready and introduce yourself to me while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Now hearts are getting broken but I guess it’s what they call growing up
Experiencing heartbreak is just a part of growing up.
Just don’t expect results because the kids round here just don’t give a …
Don't expect much as the people around here aren't very motivated.
Nothing really matters, nothing really matters at all
Nothing is of much importance, in the grand scheme of things.
When all your dreams are shattered, everything is beautiful
Even in unpleasant situations, there is beauty to be found.
Nothing every happens, they think we waste our lives. But their wrong. We’re moving on
People believe that nothing happens here, and we waste our time, but we are still progressing.
Everybody knows. You know the shit’s going down
Everyone is aware that things are falling apart.
Oh see that cherry’s are red. We’re gonna die in this town
Red cherries are visible, and it feels like we'll never leave this town alive.
Hey - Woah. My voice is gone from screaming and my body aches from giving them hell. Na na na na, na na na na
My throat is sore from screaming and my body is tired from fighting back.
You’ve gotta know the truth that we're not in this for the cash but it helps. Na na na na, na na na na
We're not in this for the money, but it certainly comes in handy.
Everybody knows
Everyone is aware of the situation.
DANNYY!
Shouting a name.
Sign it, sign it
Asking someone to sign a document.
Whoa, Woo, Whoa, Hey, Whoa, Hey, Were gonna die in this town
Emotional sounds about the feeling that they will never escape this town and will die there.
Contributed by Violet B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The sun is in the sky and it is gonna be a glorious day
Ah
So pour yourself a coffee
Put your clothes back on and tell me your name
Now hearts are getting broken but I guess it's what they call growing up
We don't expect results because the kids around here don't give a
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters at all
When all your dreams are shattered everything is beautiful
Nothing ever happens
They think we waste our lives but they're wrong
We're moving on
Yeah
Everybody knows
You know the ship's going down
Everybody knows
Ooh
We're sailing cherries around
Everybody knows we're gonna die in this town
Yeah
Hey
Woah
Oh
Oh
My voice is gone for screaming and my body aches from giving them hell
Na na na na
Na na na na
You gotta know the truth that we're not in this for the cash but it helps
Na na na na
(Whoa)
(Oh)
Na na na na
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters at all
When all your dreams are shattered everything is beautiful
Nothing ever happens
They think we waste our lives but they're wrong
We're moving on
Yeah
Everybody knows
You know the ship's going down
Everybody knows
Yeah
We're sailing cherries around
Everybody knows we're gonna die in this town
Danny
Ah
Yeah
Everybody knows
Hey
Everybody knows
Oh yeah
Everybody knows
Whoa
We're gonna die in this town
Yeah
Yeah
Everybody knows
Oh
You know the ships going down
Everybody knows
Yeah
We're sailing cherries around
Everybody knows
Oh
We're gonna die in this town
Whoa
Whoo
Whoa
Oh
Oh
(Hey)
Whoa
Oh
Oh
(Hey)
We're gonna die in this town
Craigh Ashton
Danny is probably the most underrated front man ever.
Kind Sir
Is that possibly because he’s not the front man? 😂😂
Bobby Mechling
@Kind Sir who would you say is the front man then....Tom is the Heart and Soul....Harry is the steady beat...Dougie is the eccentric little Brother....Danny is the front man hands down.
Attack Pattern Delta
You can tell he’s a massive fan of Bruce Springsteen.
Mariana Velasco
@Attack Pattern Delta 100%
ffireinthedark
I think yes. And them as a band. They are so fantastic the LYRICS the harmonies the instruments . And LIVE oh my god so fun
Maddie Phillips
Infinate proof that Danny Jones can sing ANYTHING...
Nightingale21
that was quite clear after he sang opera :D
PinkToyCar
Danny's voice is so sick, it's insane... and his solo is amazing.
Ella Pemberley
Stuff like this is why McFly will forever be my favourite people on earth, honestly cheer me up over and over