The appearance of Egerton and Alvarez marked a turning point for the Descendents and their allied band ALL; for the first time, drummer Bill Stevenson found himself alongside players with the same manic, obsessively-correct technical virtuosity as he. Egerton's guitar playing is marked by a dexterity, precision and inventiveness rarely equalled in the pop-punk genre. This virtuosity was immediately evident on songs like Iceman, Schizophrenia and Van from the Descendants 1987 album "All". Egerton has continued to refine and develop his style in each subsequent release by consciously adopting lashings of retro-rock riffage and slurred soloing to balance the near-scientific quality of his playing.
In 2006, Egerton began recording for a new project, featuring former ALL vocalist Scott Reynolds. To date, the new band have released one song, Sunny Disposition. They have performed live only once, under the moniker 40 Engine in Tulsa, Oklahoma in August 2006.
She's Got Everything
Stephen Egerton Lyrics
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I lay awake and I toss and turn
Stare at the computer till my eyes burn
But nothing I can find is making any sense
I hope that she won't be upset
But what am I supposed to get for the girl who's got everything?
A touch that puts my heart to rest
Something in her eyes
And I already bought the diamond ring
She's got everything
She's not the kind of girl who wants the finer things
Doesn't want a closet full of fancy clothes
Doesn't need a pile of ribbons and bows
But I want her to know how much she means to me
I hope that she won't be upset
It's not like I would ever forget
But what am I supposed to get for the girl who's got
Everything?
The moon, the stars and sky
A touch that puts my heart to rest
Something in her eyes
And I've got everything she'll ever need
She's got everything
Now it's Christmas Eve and I'm still at a loss
It looks a little empty underneath the tree
And I know this reflects pretty badly on me
Still I hope she knows I'd give her anything
And I hope that she won't be upset
It's not like I would ever forget
And I never ever wanna feel regret
But what am I supposed to get for the girl who's got
Everything?
A laugh that makes me smile
A warmth that helps me sleep at night
Something in her eyes
That shakes me like no thing I've ever seen
She's got everything
Everything
The lyrics of Stephen Egerton's song "She's Got Everything" convey a sense of anxiety and uncertainty about finding the perfect Christmas gift for the singer's significant other. The singer seems to be struggling with the fact that his partner appears to have everything she needs, and he is at a loss as to what to get her. He describes the sleepless nights he spends pondering his gift-giving dilemma, and the frustration he experiences in trying to find something that will make sense for the girl who has everything.
The song is ultimately a love song, and the singer professes his love and appreciation for his partner throughout the lyrics. He remarks on her laughter and touch, and notes that she doesn't care about material possessions. He also acknowledges that he has already bought her a diamond ring but still feels like he needs to do something more to show her that he cares.
Overall, the lyrics of "She's Got Everything" convey a sense of deep love and admiration for a partner, as well as the anxiety and uncertainty that can arise when trying to find the perfect gift for someone who seems to have everything.
Line by Line Meaning
It's almost Christmas day and I can't find a thing
The singer is struggling to find a gift for his girlfriend as Christmas day approaches.
I lay awake and I toss and turn
The stress of not finding a gift is causing the singer to lose sleep.
Stare at the computer till my eyes burn
The singer is searching online for gift ideas, but to no avail.
But nothing I can find is making any sense
Despite his efforts, the singer is unable to find a suitable gift for his girlfriend.
I hope that she won't be upset
The singer is worried that his girlfriend will be disappointed with her Christmas gift.
But what am I supposed to get for the girl who's got everything?
The singer is struggling to find a gift because his girlfriend apparently already has everything she needs or wants.
A laugh that makes me smile
The singer loves his girlfriend's laugh, and it brings him joy.
A touch that puts my heart to rest
The touch of his girlfriend's hand is comforting to the singer and makes him feel at ease.
Something in her eyes
The singer sees something special and unique in his girlfriend's eyes.
And I already bought the diamond ring
The singer has already bought his girlfriend an expensive gift, but he still feels like it's not enough.
She's got everything
The singer's girlfriend has all the love and affection he could give her, and he feels like material gifts are insignificant by comparison.
She's not the kind of girl who wants the finer things
The singer's girlfriend is not materialistic and doesn't care about expensive or fancy things.
Doesn't want a closet full of fancy clothes
His girlfriend doesn't care about having a wardrobe full of designer clothes.
Doesn't need a pile of ribbons and bows
His girlfriend doesn't care about having a lot of decorative wrapping and packaging.
But I want her to know how much she means to me
The singer wants to express his love and appreciation for his girlfriend, even if it's not through a material gift.
I hope that she won't be upset
The singer is still worried that his girlfriend will be disappointed with her gift.
It's not like I would ever forget
Even if he doesn't get her a gift, the singer wants his girlfriend to know that he would never forget an occasion like Christmas.
The moon, the stars and sky
The singer wants to give his girlfriend the entire universe as a gift, but he knows he can't.
A touch that puts my heart to rest
The comfort and love he feels from his girlfriend's touch is worth more than any tangible gift.
Something in her eyes
The singer sees a deep and abiding love and affection in his girlfriend's eyes.
And I've got everything she'll ever need
The singer knows that he himself is all his girlfriend really needs, and that giving her his love is the greatest gift he could give.
Now it's Christmas Eve and I'm still at a loss
The singer is still struggling to find a gift, even as the holiday draws near.
It looks a little empty underneath the tree
The lack of a gift makes the holiday feel incomplete and empty.
And I know this reflects pretty badly on me
The singer worries that his inability to find a gift will make him look bad in front of his girlfriend.
Still I hope she knows I'd give her anything
Despite his struggles, the singer wants his girlfriend to know that he loves and cares for her deeply.
And I never ever wanna feel regret
The singer doesn't want to regret not being able to give his girlfriend a gift or to think that he did not put enough effort into it.
But what am I supposed to get for the girl who's got everything?
The singer is still unable to find a gift for his girlfriend, despite his love and affection for her.
A laugh that makes me smile
The joy and happiness his girlfriend brings him is worth more than any physical gift.
A warmth that helps me sleep at night
The love and support of his girlfriend makes him feel safe and secure.
Something in her eyes
The singer sees a deep and abiding love and affection in his girlfriend's eyes, worth more than any material gift.
That shakes me like no thing I've ever seen
The singer is deeply moved and inspired by his girlfriend's love, and it has a profound effect on him.
She's got everything
The singer's girlfriend already has all the love and affection he could give her, and he knows that's all she really needs.
Everything
Reiterating that the singer's girlfriend already has everything she needs - love, affection and emotional security.
Contributed by Blake J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.