Everything is everything
Phœnix Lyrics


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Things are gonna change
And not for better
Don't know what it means to me
But it's hopeless, hopeless

Got to get you home
Could be with anyone
Think of what I've done, uh
You know it all

Everything is everything

Everything is everything
The more I talk about it
The less I do control
Everything means everything
Can't understand a word
Half of the stuff I'm sayin'

The things I do possess
Sometimes they own me too
What they gonna do to me?
It's hopeless, hopeless

What I can't explain
I'm sure you'll get it well
Since I always wanted
I always wanted you

Everything is everything
The more I talk about it
The less I do control
Everything means everything
Can't understand a word
Half of the stuff I'm sayin'

Riding low, riding low, riding faster
If this is what I want
Look at what it did to me
Riding low, riding low, riding faster
If this is what you want
This is what you get instead

Everything is everything
The more I talk about it
The less I do control
Everything means everything
Can't understand a word
Half of the stuff I'm sayin'

Riding low, riding low, riding faster
The more I talk about it
The less I do control
Riding low, riding low, riding faster




Can't understand a word
Half of the stuff I'm sayin'

Overall Meaning

"Everything is everything" by Phœnix is a song that delves into themes of change, self-reflection, and the idea that everything in life is interconnected. The lyrics suggest a sense of uncertainty and frustration with the changes happening around the singer, with a feeling that things are not improving. The repeated use of the word "hopeless" conveys a sense of helplessness or resignation in the face of these changes.


The singer expresses a desire to return to a sense of familiarity or comfort, possibly represented by the idea of getting someone "home." There is a reflection on past actions and an acknowledgment of the impact they have had. The line "You know it all" could imply a sense of self-awareness or transparency, where the singer feels understood or exposed.


The repeated refrain "Everything is everything" underscores the central theme of interconnectedness and the idea that all aspects of life are intertwined. The singer struggles to fully comprehend or articulate these connections, acknowledging a lack of control over their circumstances. The line "The more I talk about it, the less I do control" suggests a disconnect between thoughts and actions.


The song also touches on the complexity of possessions and desires, with a recognition that sometimes the things we own can also exert a hold on us. There is an admission of feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, further emphasized by the repetition of "hopeless." The final verses introduce a sense of motion and urgency, with the imagery of riding fast and the realization that desires and actions have consequences. The song ends with a sense of confusion and introspection, highlighting the difficulty in fully understanding oneself and the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Things are gonna change
Transformations are inevitable and approaching.


And not for better
These changes are likely to have negative repercussions.


Don't know what it means to me
I’m uncertain of the personal implications these changes hold.


But it's hopeless, hopeless
There’s a sense of despair, feeling powerless to alter the outcome.


Got to get you home
I feel an urgent need to ensure your safety and comfort.


Could be with anyone
You have choices, options that extend far beyond me.


Think of what I've done, uh
Reflect on my past actions and their implications.


You know it all
You are fully aware of the situation and my feelings.


Everything is everything
Every experience and detail is interconnected and significant.


The more I talk about it
Discussing the situation only amplifies my thoughts.


The less I do control
The more I verbalize, the more chaotic and uncontrollable it feels.


Everything means everything
Every aspect of existence holds profound importance.


Can't understand a word
I struggle to grasp the meaning behind my own expressions.


Half of the stuff I'm sayin'
Much of what I communicate feels unclear or incomplete.


The things I do possess
The belongings and realities I hold onto.


Sometimes they own me too
At times, these possessions hold power over me.


What they gonna do to me?
I question the impact and consequences of these possessions.


It's hopeless, hopeless
Once again, I feel the futility of trying to resist or change.


What I can't explain
There are emotions and situations that elude my understanding.


I'm sure you'll get it well
I have confidence you will comprehend what I struggle to articulate.


Since I always wanted
Reflecting on long-standing desires that have influenced my choices.


I always wanted you
My feelings have consistently gravitated towards you.


Everything is everything
Reaffirming the interconnected significance of all aspects of life.


The more I talk about it
Continuing to express my feelings further complicates my understanding.


The less I do control
Each discussion seems to take me further from clarity and control.


Everything means everything
Reiterating the concept that all elements carry immense weight.


Can't understand a word
I still find my own expressions bewildering.


Half of the stuff I'm sayin'
Acknowledge once more that what I communicate is often unclear.


Riding low, riding low, riding faster
Experiencing life in a subdued yet accelerating manner.


If this is what I want
Contemplating if my desires align with the outcomes I’m experiencing.


Look at what it did to me
Assessing the consequences that pursuing my desires has had on my life.


Riding low, riding low, riding faster
Continuing the theme of a swift yet unsteady journey.


If this is what you want
Considering if someone else’s desires align with what’s occurring.


This is what you get instead
The result of pursuing those desires may not match expectations.


Everything is everything
Reiterating the importance of recognizing the connections in life.


The more I talk about it
Once again, my expression only deepens my inner turmoil.


The less I do control
Dialogue continues to elude my grasp on the situation.


Riding low, riding low, riding faster
Persisting in a state of frenetic movement despite feeling grounded.


Can't understand a word
The struggle to decipher my own thoughts remains.


Half of the stuff I'm sayin'
Continuing to acknowledge that clarity is largely absent from my expressions.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARGARET JOHNSON-GORDY

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@TheKlarkeKent

Still listening in 2024. Timeless classic.

@donixaugusto7356

Still listening in 2023... And 4ever!❤

@leealexander9112

2024 anyone ♥️

@Egilutregaard

Yeah.. this was and still is a BANGER❤❤

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@lisbezz4100

"this is what you want, this is what you get instead."

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2024 i love u phoneix forever <3

@LucaCalvitti

One of the most underrated pop-rock group!

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Timeless classic, absolutely loving this

@cherryblossomgirlish

There's only 2 bands which makes me actually "musically" proud as I French native...Phoenix and Air!1💜

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