Everybody's Talkin'
The Beautiful South & The Housemartins Lyrics
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I don't hear a word they're saying
Only the echoes of my mind
People stopping staring
I can't see their faces
Only the shadows of their eyes
Through' the pouring rain
Going where the weather suits my clothes
Backing off of the North East wind
Sailing on summer breeze
And 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
Backing off of the North East wind
Sailing on summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone
The lyrics to The Beautiful South's song "Everybody's Talkin'" are about escaping the chaos and noise of the world around you and retreating to a place where you can find peace and clarity. The repeated refrain of "Everybody's talking at me, I don't hear a word they're saying, only the echoes of my mind" speaks to the feeling of being overwhelmed by the constant chatter and opinions of others, but not truly absorbing or understanding any of it. This sentiment is reinforced by the second verse, which describes people stopping and staring, but not actually making a connection with the singer. Instead, they are reduced to mere shadows, as the singer's mind is elsewhere.
The chorus then takes us to the place where the singer is heading - somewhere that is sunny, where the weather is agreeable, and where they can sail on a summer breeze and feel free. The repetition of the first verse and chorus emphasizes the desire to tune out the noise and chaos of the world and find solace in a peaceful place.
Overall, this song speaks to the universal desire for escape and finding a place of peace amidst the noise and chaos of the modern world.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's talking at me
Everyone is trying to communicate with me
I don't hear a word they're saying
I am not paying attention or comprehending their words
Only the echoes of my mind
I am listening only to my own thoughts and perceptions
People stopping staring
Individuals are abruptly standing and gazing
I can't see their faces
I am unable to visually recognize their visage
Only the shadows of their eyes
I can only discern the shade or outline of their eyes
I'm going where the sun keeps shining
I am journeying to a place where the sun is always visible
Through' the pouring rain
Despite the prevalent heavy rainfall
Going where the weather suits my clothes
I am traveling to a place with an agreeable climate for my attire
Backing off of the North East wind
I am avoiding the push of the wind from the North East
Sailing on summer breeze
I am breezily traveling on a warm summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone
I am effortlessly traveling over the ocean like a stone thrown by hand
I'm going where the sun keeps shining
I am journeying to a place where the sun is always visible
Through' the pouring rain
Despite the prevalent heavy rainfall
Going where the weather suits my clothes
I am traveling to a place with an agreeable climate for my attire
Backing off of the North East wind
I am avoiding the push of the wind from the North East
Sailing on summer breeze
I am breezily traveling on a warm summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone
I am effortlessly traveling over the ocean like a stone thrown by hand
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Fred Neil
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@horstkonig9250
Ein wunderbares Lied, perfekt vorgetragen.
@franzjacob5373
Great song, great lady. absolute wonderful!
@roybradley764
she smashed it , Perfection
@mikepowell9326
Beautiful beautiful xx❤
@richarddrolet7746
Nice.....love this classic.Harry would be proud of you....thats for sure.xxxx
@gnwillou
Somehow you could have them in concert with all three ladies singing each song ...the music and the ladies are so good you would not come out debating who was best!
@williammitchell9974
For Thee California !! Ladee Rose 🌹 🎉x❤️x😊💯
@II-yy6ur
Reminds me of the summer 94. you don't know what you got til it's gone. I miss that time and some 9f the people around at the time so much it hurts
@peterbornmann9184
PERFECT!
Supersong
Superlady
When i'm old i will once hear her live!
@williammitchell9974
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