Everybody's Talkin'
Stephen Stills & Neil Young Lyrics

The lyrics to Stephen Stills and Neil Young's song Everybody's Talkin' were written by Fred Neil in 1966. The song's lyrics speak of a desire to escape the noise and confusion of the world around the singer. The opening line "Everybody's talkin' at me, can't hear a word they're sayin'" suggests the singer is surrounded by chatter that isn't meaningful to them, causing them to focus on their own thoughts instead. The phrase "only the echoes of my mind" speaks to the singer's own inner dialogue that is drowning out external conversation.

The next part of the song speaks to the singer's desire to leave and find a place where they can find peace. They talk of going where the sun keeps shining, where the weather suits their clothes, and bank off a northeast wind. These are all concrete examples of a place that is warm, sunny, and free from tumult. The final line "And you know I'll never leave my love behind" is a reminder that there is someone that they love that they won't leave. It suggests that even though the world is too much for them to handle at the moment, the singer will find a way to balance solitude and companionship.