Everybody's Talkin'
Susan Werner Lyrics


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Everybody's talking at me
I can't hear a word they're sayin'
Only the echoes of my mind

People stop and stare
But I can't see their faces
Only the shadows of their eyes
I'm goin' where the sun keeps shining
Through the pouring rain
Going where the weather suits my clothes
Banking off of the northeast wind
Sailing on summer breeze
Skipping over the ocean like a stone

I'm going where the sun keeps shining
Through the pouring rain
Going where the weather suits my clothes
Banking off of the northeast wind
Sailing on summer breeze
Skippin' over the ocean like a stone

Everybody's talkin' at me




Everybody's talkin' at me
Everybody's talkin' at me

Overall Meaning

In Susan Werner's "Everybody's Talkin'," the singer describes a feeling of disconnection from the world around them. People are talking to them, but the singer can't hear what they're saying and can only hear the echoes of their own thoughts. They can see people's eyes, but not their faces, suggesting a lack of connection and intimacy with others.


The repetition of the phrase "going where" suggests that the singer is searching for a place where they can feel more connected and at peace. They're looking for somewhere with good weather and a favorable wind, which suggests a desire for a comfortable and easy journey. They want to skip over the ocean like a stone, suggesting a desire to glide effortlessly through life.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody's talking at me
Everyone's speaking to me incessantly


I can't hear a word they're sayin'
I can't comprehend any of the things they're telling me


Only the echoes of my mind
All I can perceive are the remnants of my own thoughts


People stop and stare
Individuals halt and gawk


But I can't see their faces
However, I am unable to witness their expressions


Only the shadows of their eyes
Just the obscure figments of their eyes


I'm goin' where the sun keeps shining
I am migrating to where the sun remains luminous


Through the pouring rain
Irrespective of the precipitation


Going where the weather suits my clothes
Heading to a locale with climate that accommodates my garments


Banking off of the northeast wind
Benefitting from the northeast wind's momentum


Sailing on summer breeze
Cruising serenely on a summertime gust


Skipping over the ocean like a stone
Gently skimming over the ocean's surface resembling a pebble


Everybody's talkin' at me
Everyone's talking to me ceaselessly


Everybody's talkin' at me
Everyone's talking to me unceasingly


Everybody's talkin' at me
Everyone's talking to me interminably




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