Everybody Knows
The Wanted (Song.SX) Lyrics
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I'm a local celebrity
But not the kind you look to Hollywood for
No flashing lights or autographs
In fact, people avoid me if they can
I got no fence hanging right outside of my door
Saying to each other "is that the man?"
With a broken heart
'Cause you tore it apart
And now everybody knows my name
Everybody feels my pain
But you don't even a care
Yes, you run away
I'm left to deal with the shame
Now everybody knows that I'm
Just a bum without you by my side
Welcome to the show
Everybody knows
Everyone but you
Everyone but you
I got a thousand friends that follow me
Just to read about my misery
I'm popular for reasons that I hate
And I strike up conversation
Most time a total stranger
Anyone who listens to my fate
But they shake their heads and they walk away
And all I'm left with is this fame
And a broken heart
'Cause you tore me apart
And now everybody knows my name
Everybody feels my pain
But you don't even a care
Yes, you run away
I'm left to deal with the shame
Now everybody knows that I'm
Just a bum without you by my side
Welcome to the show
Everybody knows
Everyone but you
Everyone but you
Everyone but you…
Now if I die again would you even come?
Written on my grave will say "here lies someone
With a broken heart
'Cause she tore it apart"
And now everybody knows my name
Everybody feels my pain
But you don't even a care
Yes, you run away
I'm left to deal with the shame
Now everybody knows that I'm
Just a bum without you by my side
Welcome to the show
Everybody knows
Everyone but you
Everyone but you
Everyone but you…
I'm pretty sure you've heard of me
I'm a local celebrity
That all the people know, everyone but you
The lyrics of The Wanted's song "Everybody Knows" talks about being famous in all the wrong ways. It is about being a local celebrity, but not the kind that people admire and look up to. Instead, it is about the kind of fame that comes from a broken heart caused by someone you loved and who left you behind.
The song begins with the singer admitting that everyone seems to know him, but not in a good way. He is famous for being heartbroken, and people are more likely to avoid him than to take pictures with him. The lyrics talk about how painful this kind of fame is, and how it only serves to remind him of the pain of the past.
The chorus of the song highlights the fact that everyone seems to know who he is, and they all know his story, except the one person who caused him all this pain. He is left feeling ashamed and alone, trying to cope with the consequences of a broken heart without the person who caused it.
Overall, this song is about the dark side of fame and how it can affect people in different ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pretty sure you've heard of me
I'm well known in town
I'm a local celebrity
I'm famous amongst the locals
But not the kind you look to Hollywood for
I'm not a Hollywood celebrity
No flashing lights or autographs
I don't have a fancy lifestyle
In fact, people avoid me if they can
People tend to steer clear of me
I got no fence hanging right outside of my door
I live an ordinary life
And I hear them whispering when I pass
I hear people talking about me behind my back
Saying to each other "is that the man?"
They wonder if I'm really who they think I am
With a broken heart
I'm heartbroken
'Cause you tore it apart
You broke my heart
And now everybody knows my name
I've become famous because of my heartbreak
Everybody feels my pain
People empathize with my situation
But you don't even a care
You don't care about me
Yes, you run away
You've left me alone to deal with my pain
I'm left to deal with the shame
I feel embarrassed and ashamed
Now everybody knows that I'm
I'm famous for being heartbroken
Just a bum without you by my side
I feel worthless without you
Welcome to the show
Welcome to my life
Everyone but you
Everyone knows about my pain except for you
I got a thousand friends that follow me
I have many people following my story
Just to read about my misery
They're interested in my pain
I'm popular for reasons that I hate
I'm famous for something I wish didn't happen
And I strike up conversation
I talk to strangers about my pain
Most time a total stranger
Most of the time, I talk to people I don't know
Anyone who listens to my fate
Anyone who cares to listen to my story
But they shake their heads and they walk away
People pity me but don't want to get involved
And all I'm left with is this fame
I'm famous for being heartbroken
And now everybody knows my name
I'm famous for something I wish didn't happen
Now if I die again would you even come?
I wonder if, even in death, you would care
Written on my grave will say "here lies someone
My epitaph would describe me as someone who
With a broken heart
Died heartbroken
'Cause she tore it apart"
Because you broke my heart
Everyone but you…
Everyone knows my pain except for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, NATHAN SYKES, STEVE MAC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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