EVERYBODY
Michael Jackson The Jacksons Lyrics


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Everybody's somebody's fool
The world is the biggest school
As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
Everybody's somebody's fool

You go through life making fools of others
Pretending you're giving them love
But remember sister or brother
You all have to answer to the one you above

It's beautiful to watch love begin
But oh so sad when it ends
As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool

It's beautiful to watch love begin
But oh so sad when it ends




As you got through life remember this rule
Everybody's somebody's fool

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song "Everybody" by The Jacksons conveys a message that everyone in life can be foolish at some point in time. The first line of the song, "Everybody's somebody's fool," indicates that no matter how smart or successful someone might be, there are times when everyone ends up making foolish mistakes. The world is referred to as the "biggest school," suggesting that life is a journey of continuous learning. As people walk through life, evident as they gain more wisdom, but they will also face adverse conditions, indicated by the line "though a torch will burn."


The second verse of the song talks about how people can deceive others, pretending to give them love. People can fool others, but they cannot deceive God, as stated in the line "You all have to answer to the one you above." The song stated that "It's beautiful to watch love begin, but oh, so sad when it ends." The song implies that love and relationships can bring joy but can also bring sorrow.


In conclusion, Michael Jackson's "Everybody" reminds us to be humble, for everyone is a fool at some points in life, even the smartest and most successful individuals. It's essential to be cautious and not take advantage of others since everyone's actions and deeds will have consequences, and every individual has to answer to a higher power.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's somebody's fool
Everyone is vulnerable to being taken advantage of or fooled by someone else.


The world is the biggest school
Life is full of lessons to be learned and experiences to be gained.


As you live, you learn though a torch will burn
You learn from your experiences, even if they are painful or difficult.


You go through life making fools of others
You deceive or manipulate others to get what you want, without truly loving them.


Pretending you're giving them love
You pretend to care about others, but it's just a facade to get what you want from them.


But remember sister or brother
Don't forget that other people are also part of the same human family as you.


You all have to answer to the one you above
You will be held accountable for your actions by God or a higher authority.


It's beautiful to watch love begin
The beginning of a romantic relationship can be magical and exciting.


But oh so sad when it ends
The end of a romantic relationship can be heartbreaking and devastating.


As you got through life remember this rule
Remember that everyone is vulnerable and that you will face consequences for your actions.


Everybody's somebody's fool
Everyone can be taken advantage of or manipulated by someone else, and everyone makes mistakes.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, JACK KELLER

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