After their initial formation in 2008, their debut album "Passive Me, Aggressive You" was released on the "Somewhat Damaged" label during September 2010. The single "Young Blood" debuted at number one on the New Zealand chart - the first New Zealand artist to do so in three years. On 6 December 2010, the BBC announced that The Naked and Famous had been nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2011 poll.
Their second album, 2013's In Rolling Waves, reached the top 5 on the New Zealand Albums chart, and top 15 on the Australian Albums and US Billboard Top Alternative Albums charts. Their following album, Simple Forms, was Xayalith and Powers' first release as a two-piece. Their fourth album, Recover, was released in 2020, and peaked at 19 on RMNZ's New Zealand Artist Albums chart.
Everybody Knows
The Naked and Famous Lyrics
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Can you lean in when I fall out of love when I
Don't wanna lead
But I can follow
All I can do is promise you tomorrow
It's complicated
These feelings come in waves and
Believe when I say that
I'm not immune to days of doubt
No guarantee that I won't ever let you down
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everybody knows, everybody knows that I'm yours
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
I feel the rush, be still my beating heart
And tell me how we go back to the start when I
Don't wanna lead
But I can follow
This side of me, a bitter pill to swallow
I can't explain it
I'm losing my restraint and
It's just phase then
Tell me that it's okay when
I'm not immune to waves of doubt
I can't guarantee that I won't ever let you down
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everybody knows, everybody knows that I'm yours
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
I'm not immune to waves of doubt
No guarantee that I won't ever let you down
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everybody knows, everybody knows that I'm yours
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everybody knows, everybody knows
The lyrics to The Naked and Famous's song "Everybody Knows" explore the complexities and vulnerabilities of being in a relationship. The singer acknowledges their own emotional fragility, expressing that they are "on the mend" and "tender to the touch." They long for support and reassurance from their partner, asking them to "lean in" when they fall out of love and admitting that they don't want to take the lead but can follow. Despite their doubts, they promise a better tomorrow.
The chorus reveals a paradoxical relationship dynamic, where the person they love is both their "sickness and the cure." The singer acknowledges that "everybody knows" this contradictory nature of their connection, emphasizing that their partner has a deep impact on them. They are aware of their own flaws and the possibility of letting their partner down, confessing that they are not immune to moments of uncertainty and doubt.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional vulnerability, the struggle to balance one's own needs and desires with the desire for connection and the fear of disappointing the one they love. It explores the push and pull of emotions, making it a relatable portrayal of the complexities within relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the mend, I'm tender to the touch
I'm recovering from emotional pain, but still sensitive and vulnerable.
Can you lean in when I fall out of love when I
Will you support me even when my feelings towards you may change?
Don't wanna lead
I don't want to take charge or make decisions.
But I can follow
I'm willing to follow your lead and trust in you.
All I can do is promise you tomorrow
I can't make long-term commitments, but I can assure you of the future.
It's complicated
The situation is complex and difficult to understand.
These feelings come in waves and
My emotions fluctuate and intensify.
I can't contain them
I can't control or restrain my feelings.
Believe when I say that
Trust me when I express myself honestly.
I'm not immune to days of doubt
I experience moments of uncertainty and insecurity.
No guarantee that I won't ever let you down
I can't promise to never disappoint you.
Everybody knows you're my sickness and the cure
Everyone is aware that you are both the cause and the remedy for my emotional turmoil.
Everybody knows, everybody knows that I'm yours
It's widely recognized that I belong to you and am devoted to you.
I feel the rush, be still my beating heart
I experience excitement and anticipation, trying to calm my racing heartbeat.
And tell me how we go back to the start when I
Help me figure out how to rekindle the initial magic in our relationship.
This side of me, a bitter pill to swallow
This aspect of my personality or behavior is difficult to accept.
I can't explain it
I can't find words to describe or justify it.
I'm losing my restraint and
I'm gradually losing control and inhibitions.
It's just phase then
It's only a temporary period or stage.
Tell me that it's okay when
Assure me that it's alright to feel this way.
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everyone is aware and familiar with the situation.
Everybody knows, everybody knows
Everyone is well-informed and understanding.
Everybody knows, everybody knows
It's widely acknowledged and recognized by all.
Everybody knows, everybody knows
The truth is evident and known to everyone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alisa Xayalith, Danielle Poppitt, Simon Anthony Oscroft, Thomas Powers
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francescoE1989
I guess this band is what a band should be, and preform at their best when not exploided by top marketeers.
The kind of band you look for, instead of the kind of band thrown in your face nowadays.
Still feels like I could run in to you guys at the local festivals.
As a true old school hiphop fan, this band is the only band outside my categorie that I look up on YouTube on purpose.
Joey
Ever listened to Chvrches? Them, Keane, and The Naked and Famous are probably my top three bands.
Bergenator
You guys deserve about 70 times more recognition than you get!
Thiago Amormino
everything you’re doing on this last album is just amazing! from the songs to the color palette used in the videos! I am in love with you and wish you all the success in the world! thanks for giving us such amazing music!
Tammy Isenmann
Really like this song,first time hearing it! Can't stop replaying it!!!!
Lalo Mendez reyes
Amo esta banda, amo a la vocalista amo todos los sentimientos que me hacen llegar con su musica!
A1xy _
Recover is one of the best albums I've ever heard, the naked and famous is amazing
A1
🍺 🅰️⚀
toffolotty
Simple Forms my favourite. This was very disappointing for me, but hearing this song again I actually like it
Alexandra Axmus
i cannot put into words how much this band means to me, they made albums that i listened to as a religious experience, if there’s such thing as a soul, they moved it, i’m so happy they’re back i want to cry