The group first formed in July 2009 after Ross and Walker left Panic! At The Disco, citing creative differences. The duo released their first new track, "Change" via MySpace on July 28, 2009 while shopping around for a record label to release their debut album. In October 2009, another new track, "The Other Girl" was previewed on Mark Ronson's show on East Village Radio. Band members Murray and Soukal joined in December 2009 and White was added to the lineup soon after.
In March 2010, The Young Veins were signed with One Haven Music and not long after, re-released their first single "Change" via iTunes on April 5, 2010 and subsequent singles "Take a Vacation!" and "Everyone But You" in May 2010. Their first full-length album, entitled Take A Vacation! was released on June 8, 2010. It was recorded at Castle Oak Studios and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, CA. Several tracks were produced by Rob Mathes while the others were produced by Alex Greenwald.
On December 10th 2010 the band announced they were going on indefinite hiatus.
Everyone But You
The Young Veins Lyrics
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I am left talking to the apple
She comes to me when I dream
I'm tired of counting sheep to see her
I sleep because I need her
And everybody knows it but you
A wedding ring is just a thing
I know it sounds a little down
But love is all I'm really after
She comes to me when I dream
I'm tired of counting sheep to see her
I sleep because I need her
And everybody knows it but you, but you
Everybody knows it but you
I hope you're all listening
I'm pouring out my heart for paper
A part of me still believes
That love is all Im really after
She comes to me when I dream
I'm tired of counting sheep to see her
I sleep because I need her
And everybody knows it but you, but you
Everybody knows it but you
Everyone but you knows
Everyone but you
Everyone but you knows
Everyone but you
The lyrics to The Young Veins’ “Everyone But You” tell the story of a love that is not meant to be. The song is about someone who is deeply in love with a woman who is not in love with him. The opening lines, “A part of you left the room, I am left talking to the apple” suggest that the woman he is in love with has left the scene and the singer is left alone with a piece of fruit, symbolizing how alone he feels. He then goes on to say that she only comes to him in his dreams and that he is “tired of counting sheep to see her.” The singer sleeps because he needs her, and everyone around him knows this except for the woman he is in love with. This indicates that the singer’s love is unrequited, and he is the only one who is unaware of this fact.
The lines “A wedding ring is just a thing, That weighs you down and occupies your finger” suggest that the singer is not interested in traditional marriage and is instead focused on finding love. He believes that love is all he is really after and that he cannot find it with anyone but the woman he is in love with, despite everyone else’s knowledge that she doesn’t feel the same. The repeated refrain “Everybody knows it but you” emphasizes the disconnect between the singer’s feelings and the reality of the situation.
In summary, “Everyone But You” is a bittersweet song about unrequited love, where the singer is the only one who is unaware of the fact that the woman he loves doesn’t feel the same way. Despite this, he remains hopeful and continues to believe that love is all he needs and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
A part of you left the room
I feel like a part of you has gone away from me
I am left talking to the apple
I am left alone, talking to myself (or an inanimate object)
She comes to me when I dream
I see her in my dreams, but not in reality
I'm tired of counting sheep to see her
I'm tired of trying to imagine her in order to fall asleep
I sleep because I need her
I sleep because it's the only way I can escape from the feeling of needing her
And everybody knows it but you
Everyone except for you (the person I'm singing to) knows how much I want and need her
A wedding ring is just a thing
A ring doesn't hold any significant meaning if love isn't present in the relationship
That weighs you down and occupies your finger
If you're not in love, a wedding ring is just an unnecessary burden
I know it sounds a little down
I know what I'm saying might sound negative
But love is all I'm really after
All I want in life is to find true love
I hope you're all listening
I hope someone is listening to me, even if it's just a piece of paper
I'm pouring out my heart for paper
I'm expressing my deepest emotions through writing
A part of me still believes
Despite everything, I still have hope
That love is all I'm really after
All I want in life is to find true love
Everyone but you knows
Everyone except for you (the person I'm singing to) knows how much I want and need her
Everyone but you
Everyone except for you (the person I'm singing to) is aware of the situation
Everyone but you knows
Everyone except for you (the person I'm singing to) knows how much I want and need her
Everyone but you
Everyone except for you (the person I'm singing to) is aware of the situation
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cloudy
Lyrics (everyone but you)
apart of you, left the room
i am left talking to the apples
she comes to me, when i dream
im tired of counting sheep to see her
i sleep because i need her
and everybody knows it, but you
a wedding ring, is just a thing
that weighs you down, and occupies your finger
i know it sounds, a little down
but love is all im really after
she comes to me, when i dream
im tired of counting sheep to see her
i sleep because i need her
and everybody knows it, but you (but you)
everybody knows it, but you
i hope your all, listening
im pouring out my heart for paper
a part of me, still believes
that love is all im really after
she comes to me when i dream
im tired of counting sheep to see her
i sleep because i need her
and everyone knows it, but you (but you)
everybody knows it, but you
everyone but you, knows
everyone but you
everyone but you, knows
everyone but you
(End)
Lucinda Pollitt
CAN WE AGREE THAT JON'S VOICE IS THE MOST UNDERRATED VOICE IN THE WORLD
Bummer Drummer
Oh my gosh, the young veins has been one of my favorite bands ever since Take a Vacation came out! I'm so glad that they're making a deluxe edition. Great to see Jon and Ryan active in the music scene again
Cloudy
Lyrics (everyone but you)
apart of you, left the room
i am left talking to the apples
she comes to me, when i dream
im tired of counting sheep to see her
i sleep because i need her
and everybody knows it, but you
a wedding ring, is just a thing
that weighs you down, and occupies your finger
i know it sounds, a little down
but love is all im really after
she comes to me, when i dream
im tired of counting sheep to see her
i sleep because i need her
and everybody knows it, but you (but you)
everybody knows it, but you
i hope your all, listening
im pouring out my heart for paper
a part of me, still believes
that love is all im really after
she comes to me when i dream
im tired of counting sheep to see her
i sleep because i need her
and everyone knows it, but you (but you)
everybody knows it, but you
everyone but you, knows
everyone but you
everyone but you, knows
everyone but you
(End)
the preacher’s daughter
this whole album is beyond masterpiece
klara g
We appreciate Jonathan Jacob Walker the most 👏👏
Lucinda Pollitt
i lowkey love this song so much?? jon's vocals are so good? the lyrics are perfect ?
MathCorp. Depression Enterprises
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杰伊
Wait Jon is singing? Not Ryan? Is Jon singing the whole song?
mmmm
@杰伊 yes jon is singing the entire time
杰伊
@mmmm Wow I had no idea as to me Ryan and Jon's voices are similar. Does Jon sing any other songs by The Young Veins?