I Hate Everybody
Winter (Johnny) Lyrics
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People may laugh but that don't bother me
(Don't bother me)
I'm making lots of money baby
I'm happy as I can be
I can't holler mercy, that don't mean a thing
I can't holler mercy, that don't mean a thing
The world's all sinning
That's why I love to sing, love to sing
If I ain't drunk it's only because I'm high
Yeah if I ain't drunk it's only because I'm high
(Because I'm high)
I couldn't find you, I'm everyday at the sky
Well, I may be crazy
But man at least I'm cool
I may be crazy but man at least I'm cool
(At least I'm cool)
I may be all out of luck but I ain't nobody's fool
In "I Hate Everybody," Winter (Johnny) expresses his indifference to the opinions of others, stating that people may laugh but it does not bother him. He goes on to say that he is happy and making lots of money, which appears to be the foundation of his contentment. The repetition of the phrase "don't bother me" and "mean a thing" reinforces the idea that he is unbothered by the criticisms of others and that the trappings of success are all that matter to him.
Winter also addresses the state of the world, which he describes as full of sinning. He finds solace in singing as an outlet. He then follows this up with a somewhat humorous statement, stating that the only reason he is not drunk is that he is high. The suggestion here is that he must be under the influence of some substance, be it alcohol or drugs, to deal with the craziness of the world.
In the final verse, Winter admits that he may be crazy but is at least cool. He maintains that he may be "all out of luck," but is "nobody's fool." The assertion that he is cool, despite the possible madness, suggests that he is confident in himself and who he is, regardless of how others perceive him.
Line by Line Meaning
People may laugh but that don't bother me
I am confident in who I am and my success, and the opinions and laughter of others do not affect me.
I'm making lots of money baby
My financial wealth brings me happiness and satisfaction.
I can't holler mercy, that don't mean a thing
I am strong and capable, and I do not need to give in to others or ask for help.
The world's all sinning, That's why I love to sing
Despite the negativity and wrongdoing that exists in the world, I find joy and solace in music.
Yeah if I ain't drunk it's only because I'm high
My use of substances like alcohol and drugs is a coping mechanism for dealing with the stresses of life.
I couldn't find you, I'm everyday at the sky
I am searching for something greater than myself or any earthly thing, and I am constantly looking upwards to the heavens.
I may be crazy but man at least I'm cool
Although others may perceive me as unconventional or weird, I am confident in my uniqueness and my ability to be comfortable in my own skin.
I may be all out of luck but I ain't nobody's fool
Despite any misfortunes or setbacks I may have faced, I am still wise and capable of making good decisions for myself.
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Written by: JOHNNY WINTER
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