Although a well known band in Provo, the band didn't receive nationwide exposure until late 2008 when they were chosen as openers for several of The Killers' North American tour dates. Not long after, the band was signed by major record label Mercury Records in early 2009. Additionally, the group was voted Band of the Year in 2009 by City Weekly, a popular Salt Lake City publication. Although they had several prior independent releases, the band released its debut album at Mercury/Def Jam, Habits, on March 16, 2010, with "Animal" as its lead single. The band performed "Animal" during their March 23, 2010 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and the band toured opening for 30 Seconds To Mars and Mutemath throughout the Spring of 2010.
"Everybody Talk" was the first single from their sophomore album Picture Show. The single was released to Alternative Radio on December 7, 2011 and made available to digital retailers via Mercury Records on December 20, 2011. (Everybody Talks Songfacts)
Everybody Talks
Neon Trees Lyrics
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I can be your new addiction
Hey baby, what you gotta say?
All you're givin' me is fiction
I'm a sorry sucker and this happens all the time
I found out that everybody talks
Everybody talks, everybody talks
And that was when I kissed her
And then she made my lips hurt
I could hear the chit-chat
Take me to your love shack
Mama's always gotta backtrack
When everybody talks back
Hey honey, you could be my drug
You could be my new prescription
Too much could be an overdose
All this trash talk make me itchin'
Oh, my, my
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Everybody talks, too much
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
And then she made my lips hurt
I could hear the chit-chat
Take me to your love shack
Mama's always gotta backtrack
When everybody talks back
Never thought I'd live
To see the day
When everybody's words got in the way
Hey sugar, show me all your love
All you're givin' me is friction
Hey sugar, what you gotta say?
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
And then she made my lips hurt
I could hear the chit-chat
Take me to your love shack
Mama's always gotta backtrack
When everybody talks back
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Everybody talks, everybody talks back
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
Everybody talks, everybody talks back
Neon Trees's song "Everybody Talks" appears to be about the universal theme of gossip and the effects it has on relationships. The opening lines, "Hey baby, won't you look my way? I can be your new addiction. Hey baby, what you gotta say? All you're giving me is fiction," suggest that the singer is drawn to someone, but they aren't being truthful with them. The line "I'm a sorry sucker and this happens all the time" implies that they've been in similar situations before, where they're attracted to someone who isn't being honest with them.
The chorus is the catchy part of the song, with the repeated line "Everybody talks, everybody talks." The idea echoed in this line is that everyone has something to say about everyone else, and a lot of it is negative. The second verse continues the theme of gossip, with the line "Too much could be an overdose, all this trash talk makes me itchin'," hinting at how harmful rumors and lies can be.
The bridge of the song, with the lines "Never thought I'd live to see the day when everybody's words got in the way," suggests that the singer is frustrated with all the gossip and lies surrounding them. The song concludes with the final refrain of "Everybody talks," as if to drive home the point that gossip can be disruptive and hurtful to relationships.
Overall, "Everybody Talks" is an upbeat song with a serious message. It's a reminder that words have power, and careless chatter can have unintended consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, won't you look my way?
Asking someone to notice and pay attention to them.
I can be your new addiction
Promising to be irresistible and hard to resist.
Hey baby, what you gotta say?
Asking someone to speak their mind and communicate clearly.
All you're givin' me is fiction
Complaining that the other person is not being truthful.
I'm a sorry sucker and this happens all the time
Acknowledging that they always fall for the same thing and get hurt.
I found out that everybody talks
Realizing that people gossip and spread rumors.
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Repeating that everyone talks and gossips about others.
It started with a whisper
Recalling how the gossip and rumors began subtly and quietly.
And that was when I kissed her
Reminiscing about a romantic moment that led to the rumors and gossip.
And then she made my lips hurt
Reflecting on how the romantic moment led to pain and gossip.
I could hear the chit-chat
Hearing the rumors and gossip spreading around them.
Take me to your love shack
Desiring to be taken away from the drama and gossip to a place of love and intimacy.
Mama's always gotta backtrack
Noticing how others, especially parents, try to cover up and fix the gossip and rumors.
When everybody talks back
Being annoyed and frustrated that everyone seems to add their two cents to the gossip and rumors.
Hey honey, you could be my drug
Expressing a desire for the other person to be addictive and intoxicating.
You could be my new prescription
Replacing the old addiction with a new one, which is the other person.
Too much could be an overdose
Realizing that too much of a good thing could also be bad and harmful.
All this trash talk make me itchin'
Feeling uncomfortable and uneasy with all the negative talk and rumors going around.
Oh, my, my
Exclaiming in surprise or shock at how things have turned out.
Never thought I'd live to see the day
Being surprised by how much the rumors and gossip have affected their life.
When everybody's words got in the way
Acknowledging that the gossip and rumors have become an obstacle in their relationships and life.
Hey sugar, show me all your love
Asking for love and affection from the other person.
All you're givin' me is friction
Complaining that the other person is not showing love and affection, but instead causing tension and problems.
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Repeating that everyone talks and gossips about others.
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Repeating that everyone talks and gossips about others.
Everybody talks, everybody talks back
Experiencing how everyone seems to respond to the gossip and rumors, which only leads to more problems and drama.
It started with a whisper
Recalling how the gossip and rumors began subtly and quietly.
And that was when I kissed her
Reminiscing about a romantic moment that led to the rumors and gossip.
Everybody talks, everybody talks back
Experiencing how everyone seems to respond to the gossip and rumors, which only leads to more problems and drama.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Timothy Alan Pagnotta, Tyler Glenn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lemon-co2hv
My knowing of existence of the song:
2012:ooh cool song.
2013:
3014:
2015: humming it
2016:
2017:
2018: yup I remember it
2019: humming
2020: HEY BABY WON'T YOU LOOK MY WAY I CAN BE YOUR NEW ADDICTION
@orangejuice5914
Hey baby won't you look my way
I can be your new addiction
Hey baby what you gotta say?
All you're giving me is fiction
I'm a sorry sucker and this happens all the time
I found out that everybody talks
Everybody talks, everybody talks
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
And then she made my lips hurt
I could hear the chit chat
Take me to your love shack
Mamas always gotta back track
When everybody talks babe
Hey honey you could be my drug
You could be my new prescription
Too much could be an overdose
All this trash talk make me itchin'
Oh my my (sh!t)
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Everybody talks, too much
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
And then she made my lips hurt
I could hear the chit chat
Take me to your love shack
Mamas always gotta back track
When everybody talks babe
Never thought I'd live
To see the day
When everybody's words got in the way
Hey sugar show me all your love
All you're giving me is friction
Hey sugar what you gotta say?
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
And then she made my lips hurt
I could hear the chit chat
Take me to your love shack
Mamas always gotta back track
When everybody talks babe
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Everybody talks, everybody talks
Everybody talks, everybody talks babe
It started with a whisper
And that was when I kissed her
Everybody talks, everybody talks babe
@percivalconcord9209
"It started with a whisper"
Loudest part of the music
@feralfluid
Technically, "I could hear the chit chat" is louder
@pasqualapander
omg your fursona is so cute >w<
@feralfluid
Pasquala :3 Thanks ^w^
@aidaengee797
Gentle crescendos and decrescendos make up this song.
@scientificspacemen-andmore1876
/FR0STB1T3/
STARTED WITH A WHISPER@heathermcnamara6021
Ironically whisper is the loudest word said in this song
@animationcreation7078
Haha
@cone209
Haha
@schiaparelli726
Haha