Everything Is Everything
Pheonix Lyrics
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And not for better
Don't know what it means to me
But it's hopeless, hopeless
Gotta get you home
Could be with anyone
I think of what I've done
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
If it's it's hopeless, hopeless
What I can't explain
I'm sure you get it well
Ah, 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
This is what I want; look at what it did to me
Riding low, Riding low, Riding faster
This is what you want; this is what you get instead
Riding low, Riding low, Riding faster
This is what you want, 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.
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
The opening lines of Phoenix's song "Everything Is Everything" set a somber tone, as the singer laments that things are going to change, but not for the better. It's unclear what these changes might be or how they will affect the singer, but the mood is one of hopelessness. The song transitions into a verse about needing to get someone home, and the uncertainty that comes with not knowing what one has done.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Everything is everything," and explores the idea that the more one talks about something, the less control they have over it. The singer confesses that they can't understand half of what they're saying, highlighting a sense of confusion or disconnect that is echoed throughout the track. The second verse briefly touches on the idea that possessions can also own a person, leading into another repetition of the chorus.
The bridge section of the song introduces the phrase "riding low, riding faster," which is repeated three times before transitioning back into the chorus. The final line of the song is a repeated phrase: "can't understand a word, half of the stuff I'm sayin'." The overall meaning of the song is somewhat ambiguous, but it seems to explore themes of confusion, loss of control, and the uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Things are gonna change
The current situation is unstable because it is bound to change.
And not for better
The change that is going to happen is not going to be positive.
Don't know what it means to me
I am unsure of the impacts of the change that is going to happen.
But it's hopeless, hopeless
Despite the uncertainty, I feel helpless and resigned to the situation.
Gotta get you home
There is a need to get you back to where you belong.
Could be with anyone
You have the option to be with anybody.
I think of what I've done
I reflect on my past actions in this situation.
Oh, you know it all
You are well aware of what I have done, and therefore what to expect from me.
Everything, is everything
The current situation is all-encompassing and affects everything.
The more I talk about it, the less I do control
The more I try to understand or explain the situation, the less influence I have over it.
Can't understand a word, half of the stuff I'm sayin
I struggle to articulate or comprehend the situation.
The things I do possess
The things that I have or possess.
Sometimes they own me too
At times, my possessions and belongings control and define me.
What they gonna do to me
I am worried and uncertain of how my possessions will impact me in the future.
Riding low, Riding low, Riding faster
I am currently on a downward spiral, speeding towards potential destruction.
This is what I want; look at what it did to me
I thought this was what I wanted, but now I am faced with the consequences of my choices.
This is what you want; this is what you get instead
Your desires may not always match the reality of the situation you find yourself in.
The more I talk about it, the less I do control
The more I try to understand or explain the situation, the less influence I have over it. (repeated line)
Can't understand a word, half of the stuff I'm sayin
I struggle to articulate or comprehend the situation. (repeated line)
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