Everybody Knows
SBTRKT Lyrics


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Everybody knows that you're shifty
Everybody knows that you are
Everybody knows that you're shifty
Everybody knows that you are
Everybody knows that you're shifty
Everybody knows that you are
Everybody knows that you're shifty
Everybody knows that you are

You are
Everybody knows that you're shifty
Everybody knows that you are
Everybody knows that you're
Everybody knows that you are
Everybody knows that you're shifty




Everybody knows that you are
Everybody knows that you're

Overall Meaning

"Everybody Knows" by SBTRKT is a song that seems to talk about the duplicity that exists in some people, and how everyone is aware of it. The lyrics, with its repetition of "Everybody knows that you're shifty," is meaningful as it implies that even if someone doesn't talk about someone's duplicitous nature, it doesn't mean that they are unaware or ignorant of it. The repetitive nature of the song implies that this is something that the singer wants to hammer home.


One could look at the song from a psychological perspective, where individuals who are shifty may have some underlying issues that they are dealing with or repressing. The fact that the song emphasizes on everyone being aware of their duplicitous nature could point to a situation where the individual is projecting a certain image of themselves, but everyone sees through the facade. The individual may be struggling with something, and their shifty mannerisms could be a representation of that.


As for the music itself, SBTRKT's use of electronic beats and layered vocals set the tone for a moody and introspective track. The minimalist use of instruments and the electronic beats allow for the lyrics to take center stage, which is the focal point of the song. It is a song that is both catchy and thought-provoking, making it a standout track from the album.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody knows that you're shifty
It is widely recognized that you are untrustworthy.


Everybody knows that you are
There is a general consensus that you possess certain negative qualities.


You are
You exhibit behaviors and characteristics that are problematic and cause distrust.


Everybody knows that you're
It is not a secret that you exemplify these negative qualities.




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: AARON THOMAS JEROME FOULDS, TIRZAH MASTIN, BRIDGET SAMUELS

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