Everybody Wants
Sunderland Lyrics


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Have you lost your sight?
Have you lost your mind?
Always end up wrong when you try to get it right
Looking where you are
Haven't got very far
Looking for some sun but you're at home in the dark
From where I am
All I see is a fake and some wasted possibilities
'Cause everybody wants what they can't have
Looking for the lives down in Hollywood
'Cause everybody wants what they can't have
It's gonna be hard to catch
But that won't keep me from trying
Are you in control
Have you got a hold
Always tryin' to stay when you know that you should go
Got your goals inside
And that you've got it right
You made it big and for only one night
From where I am
All I see is a fake and some wasted possibilities
'Cause everybody wants what they can't have
Looking for the lives down in Hollywood
'Cause everybody wants what they can't have
It's gonna be hard to catch
But that won't keep me from trying
(Everybody wants what they can't have)
(Everybody wants what they can't have)
Everybody wants what they can't have
Everybody wants what they can't have
'Cause everybody wants what they can't have
(Wants what they can't have)
Looking for the lives down in Hollywood
Everybody wants what they can't have
(Wants what they cant have)
It's gonna be hard to catch
'Cause everybody wants what they can't have
(Wants what they can't have)
Looking for the lives down in Hollywood
Everybody wants what they can't have
(Wants what they can't have)
It's gonna be hard to catch




But that won't keep me from trying
That won't keep me from trying

Overall Meaning

The song "Everybody Wants" by Sunderland is about the idea that everybody wants what they can't have. The song explores the issue of people constantly searching for things that are out of reach and not appreciating what they already have. The opening lines "Have you lost your sight? Have you lost your mind?" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is unable to see the good things in their life and is always seeking more.


The song also touches on the theme of Hollywood and how people believe that by living there, they will be able to achieve their dreams. The lines "Looking for the lives down in Hollywood / 'Cause everybody wants what they can't have" convey the idea that people believe that success and happiness are only achievable in certain places or by having certain things.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Everybody wants what they can't have" as a reminder that people should focus on what they already have instead of always striving for more. The line "It's gonna be hard to catch / But that won't keep me from trying" suggests that the singer understands that it's difficult to change one's mindset, but they are still willing to try.


Overall, "Everybody Wants" is a thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to appreciate what they have and to let go of the notion that success can only be achieved by acquiring more.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you lost your sight?
Are you unable to see the reality of the situation?


Have you lost your mind?
Have you become irrational and illogical in your thinking?


Always end up wrong when you try to get it right
Despite your best efforts, you constantly make mistakes and fail.


Looking where you are
Taking stock of your current situation.


Haven't got very far
Your progress has been limited.


Looking for some sun but you're at home in the dark
You are searching for happiness and enlightenment but have yet to find it.


From where I am All I see is a fake and some wasted possibilities
The singer sees someone who is putting on a facade and is not reaching their potential.


'Cause everybody wants what they can't have Looking for the lives down in Hollywood
People desire what is unattainable, and search for it in glamorous, out-of-reach places like Hollywood.


It's gonna be hard to catch But that won't keep me from trying
The artist recognizes that the pursuit of the unattainable will be difficult, but they are committed to trying anyway.


Are you in control Have you got a hold Always tryin' to stay when you know that you should go
Do you have power over your situation and are you making smart decisions? Or are you clinging to a situation that you know is not good for you?


Got your goals inside And that you've got it right You made it big and for only one night
You have identified what you want and believe you are on the right path, but your success may only last for a short time.


Everybody wants what they can't have Looking for the lives down in Hollywood It's gonna be hard to catch But that won't keep me from trying
The chorus repeats the theme that people desire what is beyond their reach, and though it will be challenging, they will keep trying anyway.




Writer(s): Dylan Sheffield Bauld, John Randall Fields, Mckinley Kitts, Zachary Thompson Grace

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