Everybody
Myles Alannah Lyrics
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It keeps on getting harder to connect
If this is not a war between the sexes
Well then some kind of hex is in effect
The ones we used to call the happy couple
Have given up on romance altogether
How that perfect one could come undone
Lines are down, streets are redded
Pipes cracked, apartments gutted
The tough are gettin' goin', 'cause the goin's gettin' tough
Everybody's breakin' up
It seems we've come upon some kind of impasse
An ending to this fractured fairy tale
What once upon a time were little home sweet homes
Are now just houses up for sale
Streets ahush, a grim reminder
No lovers laughter, no organ grinder
He's out of work, the monkey run off with the cup
Seems like everybody's breakin' up
Seven year itch, or mid-life crisis
We're comin' unhitched, goin' back to old vices
The tough are gettin' goin' cause the goin's gettin' tough
Everybody's breakin' up
The lyrics to Alannah Myles' song "Everybody's Breaking Up" describe a society that is in the midst of a massive breakdown. The singer laments that connecting with others has become difficult, and that relationships are falling apart everywhere. She questions whether there's some kind of curse at work. Even the once happiest couples have given up on love and the future seems bleak. The breakdown of relationships isn't just personal - it seems to have infected the very foundations of society. Lines are down, streets are flooded, and pipes are broken, leaving everything a mess. As a result, everyone is breaking up and going their separate ways.
The singer then notes that this sense of breakdown isn't confined to relationships. Everything is falling apart, including home sweet homes that are now just houses up for sale. The familiar sound of laughter and organ music that once pervaded the streets has been replaced by grim silence. Even the monkey that once used to perform alongside the organ grinder has run off with the cup, as if everything that brought joy has disappeared. People are leaving their partners, experiencing mid-life crises, rekindling old vices, and giving up on the future.
"Everybody's Breaking Up" is a poignant commentary on the state of modern society, where the bonds that once held people together are failing, and everything from personal relationships to infrastructure is crumbling. The song expresses a sense of overwhelming sadness, but also the need to keep battling forward even as it feels like society is dying around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems we're headed for a total breakdown
It seems like everything is falling apart and we're on the road to complete destruction.
It keeps getting harder to connect
It's becoming increasingly difficult to form connections and build relationships with others.
If this is not a war between the sexes, well then some kind of hex is in effect
If it's not just a conflict between men and women, there must be some other curse or spell causing this chaos and disarray.
The ones we used to call the happy couple have given up on romance altogether
Even the people who were once in what seemed like a perfect, happy relationship have completely given up on love and romance.
How that perfect one could come undone looks like love's in for a run of nasty weather
Even the most seemingly perfect relationships can crumble and fall apart, and it looks like the state of love and relationships is going to be rocky for some time to come.
Lines are down, streets are reded, pipes cracked, apartments gutted
Things are falling apart all around us - communication is breaking down, infrastructure is crumbling, and people are losing their homes.
The tough are gettin' goin', 'cause the goin's gettin' tough
People who are strong and resilient are leaving because things are becoming too difficult and challenging to bear.
Everybody's breakin' up
It seems like everyone is giving up and ending their relationships.
It seems we've come upon some kind of impasse
We've reached a point where progress or movement forward seems impossible, and we're stuck in a difficult position.
An ending to this fractured fairy tale
A conclusion to this story of broken dreams and failed relationships.
What once upon a time were little home sweet homes are now just houses up for sale
The places that used to be filled with love and warmth are now empty and up for sale.
Streets ahush, a grim reminder, no lovers laughter, no organ grinder
The streets are eerily quiet, starkly reminding us of the absence of love and joy that once filled the air.
He's out of work, the monkey run off with the cup
The man in the relationship is struggling and unable to provide for himself and his partner, and even the little things that used to bring them happiness are gone.
Seems like everybody's breakin' up
It looks as though everyone is giving up on love and ending their relationships.
Seven year itch, or mid-life crisis, we're comin' unhitched, goin' back to old vices
People are either suffering from a classic seven-year itch or mid-life crisis, causing them to end their relationships and return to old, unhealthy habits.
The tough are gettin' goin' cause the goin's gettin' tough, everybody's breakin' up
Strong and resilient people are leaving because things are becoming too difficult, and everyone is giving up on love and ending their relationships.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAT MACDONALD
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