Everything Is Everything
PhoenixȀ Lyrics

Things are gonna change
Change is inevitable, and it's not always for the better.

And not for better
Change can sometimes bring negative consequences.

Don't know what it means to me
The change is unknown and uncertain, making it difficult to understand how it affects the singer.

But it's hopeless, hopeless
The artist feels helpless and unable to cope with the change.

Got to get you home
The artist needs to get someone home, possibly to find comfort during the uncertain times.

Could be with anyone
The person the singer is bringing home could be anyone, as long as they provide comfort and support.

Think of what I've done, uh
The singer reflects on their past actions and possible mistakes that may have led to the current uncertain situation.

You know it all
The artist feels like the person they're bringing home understands their situation and can offer support.

Everything is everything
The artist is echoing the idea that everything is interconnected and one thing can have a ripple effect on everything else.

The more I talk about it
The artist realizes that the more they talk about the situation, the less control they have over it.

The less I do control
Talking about the situation makes the singer feel powerless and unable to affect the outcome.

Everything means everything
Every action, every word spoken, and every decision can have a significant impact on other things.

Can't understand a word
The singer is struggling to make sense of their situation and articulate their feelings and thoughts.

Half of the stuff I'm sayin'
The singer feels like they're repeating themselves and not making any progress in their understanding of the situation.

The things I do possess
The singer acknowledges that they have possessions that they value, but sometimes those possessions can control them.

Sometimes they own me too
The things the artist possesses can have power over them and affect their decisions and actions.

What they gonna do to me?
The artist is questioning what their possessions will do to them and how they will affect their life.

It's hopeless, hopeless
The singer feels overwhelmed and like they have no control over the situation due to their possessions.

What I can't explain
The singer is struggling to explain the situation and their feelings to others.

I'm sure you'll get it well
Despite the artist's inability to explain the situation, they believe the person they're speaking to will understand.

Since I always wanted
The artist has wanted something for a long time, but it's unclear what that is.

I always wanted you
The artist has wanted the person they're bringing home for a long time and hopes they can provide comfort and support during the uncertain times.

Riding low, riding low, riding faster
The singer is feeling down and possibly racing towards something, possibly a solution or a way out of the uncertain situation.

If this is what I want
The artist is questioning if the uncertain situation they're in is truly what they want.

Look at what it did to me
The singer is reflecting on the negative effects the uncertain situation is having on them and their life.

If this is what you want
The singer is questioning if this uncertain situation is what the person they're bringing home wants, possibly to ensure they're on the same page and can support each other.

This is what you get instead
The singer is acknowledging that this uncertain situation is the reality and that they need to deal with it instead of wishing for something else.