Everybody Knows
dustin tavella Lyrics


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Do you really wanna be with him, girl?
When all he ever does is make you cry
And do you think that you can handle the truth girl
When all he ever does is tell you lies
You know what.

He kisses you but he don't mean it
And he don't look into your eyes
And he don't see the things I see girl
So somebody tell me why.

Your boyfriend is a douchebag
And everybody knows
Your boyfriend is a douchebag
Your momma told you so.

You know he's got somebody on the side, girl
And the way he talks to us is a sin
He just keep sinnin' on.
I really think it's time girl
You quit defending him

You keep telling me things are gonna change
yeah, okay.
Will you could never change my mind.

Your boyfriend still a douchebag
And everybody knows
Your boyfriend is a douchebag
Your momma told you so.
And everybody knows
Your boyfriend is.
You got to let him go!
Your boyfriend is a douchebag
Even his momma thinks so.

There ain't no way around it
you really gotta know
that cover up is sweet but phony got that candy coat
You try to make the truth
Look like it's something good
and you perform like he's a star reppin' Hollywood
I know he said he's sorry
But I see nothin real
And yet his mouth keep runnin' track and field.
SO maybe you can help me
understand why you do do do do that!

And tell me why your boyfriend's a douchebag
Girl, everybody knows
your boyfriend's such a douchebag
Your momma told you so,
you know what she said.





You gotta let it go, go!!! Go!! Go!!
Gotta let him go!! Go!! Go!!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Everybody Knows" by Dustin Tavella is an honest expression of concern for a friend who is in a toxic relationship. The lyrics speak to the singer's frustration, as he watches his friend stay with a partner who continually hurts her emotionally. The chorus is a bold statement that everyone around her knows that her boyfriend is a "douchebag", and her mother even told her so.


The song speaks to the inability to grasp the truth of a situation when feeling trapped and unable to extricate oneself. The lyrics suggest that his friend knows that her boyfriend is lying and cheating on her but is unable to let go of the relationship. Tavella's verse explores the idea that the friend tries to cover up the harsh reality of the boyfriend's actual persona and presents him as something good.


The song is a powerful message to anyone who finds themselves in an unhealthy relationship. It highlights not only the effect it has on the individual but also on those around them. Tavella speaks candidly to his friend in the hope that she can recognize the truth of her situation and let her boyfriend go.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you really wanna be with him, girl?
Are you sure you want to be with him knowing that he makes you cry?


When all he ever does is make you cry
He doesn't care about your feelings and continues to hurt you.


And do you think that you can handle the truth girl
Are you prepared to face the reality of his lies?


When all he ever does is tell you lies
He doesn't tell you the truth and manipulates you with his lies.


You know what.
You already know the truth about him.


He kisses you but he don't mean it
His kisses are empty and don't hold any genuine feelings for you.


And he don't look into your eyes
He doesn't make an effort to connect with you or understand your emotions.


And he don't see the things I see girl
He doesn't appreciate or understand your worth like I do.


So somebody tell me why.
I'm confused why you're still with him when he treats you poorly.


Your boyfriend is a douchebag
He is a terrible person and treats you badly.


And everybody knows
Everyone is aware of his bad behavior and how he treats you.


Your momma told you so.
Even your mother warned you about him.


You know he's got somebody on the side, girl
He is cheating on you and has another person in his life.


And the way he talks to us is a sin
His behavior is unacceptable and disrespectful towards others.


He just keep sinnin' on.
He continues to ignore his wrongdoing and hurt others.


I really think it's time girl
I believe it's time for you to leave him and move on.


You keep telling me things are gonna change
You make excuses for his bad behavior and believe he will change, but he won't.


yeah, okay.
I don't believe your lies and excuses about him.


Will you could never change my mind.
You can't convince me to believe in him or his lies.


Even his momma thinks so.
Even his mother acknowledges his terrible behavior and personality.


There ain't no way around it
You can't avoid or ignore the truth about him.


you really gotta know
It's important for you to understand and accept his bad behavior.


that cover up is sweet but phony got that candy coat
He may seem sweet and charming, but it's all fake and insincere.


You try to make the truth
You attempt to justify his behavior or make it seem acceptable.


Look like it's something good
You believe his lies and try to convince yourself that it's okay.


and you perform like he's a star reppin' Hollywood
You treat him like he's famous or important, even though he doesn't deserve it.


I know he said he's sorry
He apologizes for his behavior, but his apologies are insincere and false.


But I see nothin real
I don't believe his apologies or remorse because he continues to mistreat you.


And yet his mouth keep runnin' track and field.
He talks a lot but doesn't follow through on his promises or change his ways.


SO maybe you can help me
Can you explain why you continue to defend him and stay in this toxic relationship?


understand why you do do do do that!
I'm trying to understand why you put up with his bad behavior and refuse to leave him.


Girl, everybody knows
Everyone is aware of how poorly he treats you and how terrible he is as a person.


You gotta let it go, go!!! Go!! Go!!
It's time for you to move on and leave him behind.


Gotta let him go!! Go!! Go!!!
You must let him go and not look back or justify his bad behavior.




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