Everybody Wants You

Billy Squier

About Everybody Wants You

"Everybody Wants You" is a hit song written and performed by American rock singer and guitarist Billy Squier. It appeared as the opening track of his multi-Platinum 1982 album Emotions in Motion, and was released as the second single (following the title track) from that album, reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also reached number one on Billboard's Top Rock Tracks chart, holding the top spot for six weeks. By this time, Squier had become one of the most popular artists on MTV. The music video for this track remained in heavy rotation for months on the cable channel. 


Year:
1997
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You see 'em coming at you every night
Strung on pretension, they fall for you at first sight
You know their business, you think it's a bore
They make you restless, it's nothing you ain't seen before
Get around town, spend your time on the run
You never let down, say you do it for fun
You never miss a play, though you make quite a few
You give it all away when everybody wants you

You crave attention, you can never say "no"
Throw your affections anyway the wind blows
You always make it, you're on top of the scene
You sell the copy like the cover of a magazine
Putting on the eyes till there's nobody else
You never realize what you do to yourself
The things that they see make the daily reviews
You never get free when everybody wants you

Everybody knows you
Everybody snows you
Everybody needs you, leads you, bleeds you

Nights of confusion and impossible dreams
Days at the mirror, patching up around the seams
You got your glory, you paid for it all
You take your pension in loneliness and alcohol
Say goodbye to conventional ways
You can't escape the hours, you lose track of the days
The more you understand, seems the more like you do
You never get away, everybody wants you

Everybody want you
Everybody want you

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Billy Squier

William Haislip "Billy" Squier (born May 12, 1950) is an American rock musician. Squier had a string of arena rock hits in the 1980s. He is best known for the song "The Stroke" on his 1981 album release Don't Say No. Other hits include "In the Dark", "Rock Me Tonite", "Lonely Is the Night", "My Kinda Lover", "Everybody Wants You", "All Night Long" and "Emotions in Motion". more »

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Written by: WILLIAM H SQUIER

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11 facts about this song

History
"Everybody Wants You" is a song by American rock musician Billy Squier from his third studio album, "Emotions in Motion".
Song Popularity
Released in 1982, "Everybody Wants You" turned out to be Squier's first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.
Writers and Producers
The song was both written and produced by Billy Squier himself.
Music Style
"Everybody Wants You" is widely recognized/known for its rock style, characterized by its strong and catchy guitar riffs.
Chart Performance
Besides topping the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, the song also reached No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, further boosting Squier’s reputation in the music industry.
Media Appearances
"Everybody Wants You" has enjoyed pop culture longevity, being featured in several films and TV series including "The Americans," "The Walking Dead," and "Breaking Bad." It has also appeared in video games like "Grand Theft Auto V."
Legacy
Even decades after its release, “Everybody Wants You” remains one of Billy Squier’s most loved and listened-to songs.
Contemporaries
At the time of the song's release, Squier was often associated with other arena rock artists such as Styx, REO Speedwagon, and Journey.
Critical Reception
The song has generally been well received by critics and is often cited as one of the standout tracks from the "Emotions in Motion" album.
Notable Covers
Several artists have covered "Everybody Wants You" over the years, including ska band Less Than Jake and hard rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers during their live performances.
Impact on Squier's Career
“Everybody Wants You” not only propelled Squier's career in terms of popularity but also helped him establish a solid rock sound that would define his music's identity in the years to come.

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