Everything to Everyone
Everclear
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You put yourself in stupid places Yes I think you know it's true Situations where it's easy to look down on you I think you like to be the victim I think you like to be in pain I think you make yourself a victim Almost every single day [Chorus] You do what you do You say what you say You try to be everything to everyone You know all the right people You play all the right games You always try to be Everything to everyone Yeah you do it again You always do it again You say they taught you how to read and write They taught you how to count I say they taught you how to buy and sell Your own body by the pound I think you like to be their simple toy I think you love to play the clown I think you are blind to the fact That the hand you hold Is the hand that holds you down [Chorus] Spin around and fall down Do it again You stumble and you fall Yeah why won't you ever learn Spin around and fall down Do it again You stumble and you fall I wonder if you will ever learn Why won't you ever learn Come on now Do that stupid dance for me You do what they tell you to do You say what they say You try to be everything to everyone You jump through the big hoop You play all the right games You try to be Everything to everyone Spin around and fall down Do it again You stumble and you fall Yeah you do it again Spin around and fall down Do it again You stumble and you fall
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Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, ARTHUR P ALEXAKIS, CRAIG MONTOYA, GREG EKLUND
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Everything to Everyone" by Everclear is a rock song. It's precisely categorized under genres like alternative rock and post-grunge.
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Album InformationThe song is part of Everclear's third studio album named "So Much for the Afterglow." Released in 1997, this was one of their most successful albums.
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Billboard RankingThe song successfully reached No.1 on the Billboard's Mainstream Rock Track chart.
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Song Release"Everything to Everyone" was released as the lead single for the album "So Much for the Afterglow" in October 1997.
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Music Video DirectionThe music video for "Everything to Everyone" was directed by Roman Coppola, who comes from the famous Coppola family that includes Francis Ford Coppola and Sofia Coppola.
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Music Video AppearanceThe video of the song prominently features Art Alexakis, the band’s lead singer, and guitarist. He plays multiple characters, presenting different personalities.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics suggest it is about the impossibility of trying to be everything to everyone, emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was included in the soundtrack for the video game "Rock Band 3," which expanded its reach among video game fans.
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Positive ReceptionThe song was highly appreciated by music critics. Many complimented its catchy lyrics and the raw energy of the performance.
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Band’s Achievements"Everything to Everyone" is one of Everclear's most successful songs. It helped to cement their place in the late '90s rock scene.
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