Everything Is Embarrassing

Sky Ferreira

About Everything Is Embarrassing

"Everything Is Embarrassing" is a song by American singer Sky Ferreira from her second extended play (EP), Ghost (2012). It was first premiered online on August 30, 2012, and was later released as a single on April 16, 2013, by Capitol Records in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The song was written by Ferreira, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Dev Hynes, while the latter two produced the track. An accompanying music video for "Everything Is Embarrassing" was directed by Grant Singer with no budget; it was premiered through Pitchfork on October 1, 2012, and sees Ferreira singing in various locations throughout Los Angeles. "Everything Is Embarrassing" was widely acclaimed and hailed by music critics as one of the best songs of recent years. In 2015, Pitchfork placed the song at number 14 on its list of "The 200 Best Tracks of 2010–2014". In 2019, Pitchfork placed the song at number 12 on its list "The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s". 


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I know you're trying

Everything and nothing always haunts me
I know you're trying, I know you're trying
Waiting for your moment to fall on me
I saw you trying, I saw you trying

Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother
Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me
Everything is true to me, never words where you would see
Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother

I know you're trying
I know you're trying

Hurts so bad, I don't know what you want from me
You know I'm trying, you know I'm trying
And now we're hanging on by a heartbeat
You know I'm trying, I was always trying

Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother
Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me
Everything is true to me, never words where you would see

Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother
I've been hating everything, everything that could have been
Could have been my anything, now everything's embarrassing

Acting like it's nothing; such a bore
I saw the truth and I just can't ignore
You're trying to hold the heart that you once tore, oh
Say I tried to give my best before
You wouldn't have the chance to give me more
You're only one step closer to the door

Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother

Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me
Everything is true to me, never words where you would see
Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother

I've been hating everything, everything that could have been
Could have been my anything, now everything's embarrassing
Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother

Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me
Everything is true to me, never words where you would see
Maybe if you let me be your lover
Maybe if you tried, then I would not bother

I've been hating everything, everything that could have been
Could have been my anything, now everything's embarrassing

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Sky Ferreira

Sky Tonia Ferreira (born July 8, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Ferreira's first extended play, As If!, was released digitally on March 22, 2011. more »

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Written by: Sky Ferreira, Devonte Hynes, Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Everything is Embarrassing" by Sky Ferreira was released on August 30, 2012.
Production
The song was co-written and co-produced by Dev Hynes and Ariel Rechtshaid. They are both tremendous talents in their own right and have been responsible for numerous successful tracks in the industry.
Genre
This Sky Ferreira song primarily occupies the genres of synth-pop and indie pop. It draws significant influence from 80s music.
Ferreira's Breakthrough
The song, considered to be Ferreira's breakout hit, helped her gain considerable recognition in the music industry and amongst fans.
Music Video
The song's stripped down black and white music video was directed by Grant Singer. It accentuates the minimalist and retro vibe of the track itself.
Critical Acclaim
"Everything is Embarrassing" garnered wide critical acclaim. It was included in the top spots on many year-end lists for 2012.
Performance on TV
Sky Ferreira performed the song on national television for the first time on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in January 2013.
Song Meaning
Lyrically, the song deals with the theme of desire and the frustration of unrequited love. Its lyrical content has been lauded for its relatability and emotional depth.
Album Inclusion
It was a part of Sky Ferreira's "Ghost" EP and also featured in the expanded version of her debut studio album, "Night Time, My Time."
Chart Performance
Despite its acclaim, the song did not chart in the Billboard Hot 100. But it remained a staple on playlists and blogs, generating a lot of buzz for Ferreira.
Blood Orange Connection
Dev Hynes, who co-produced and co-wrote the song, is also known as Blood Orange. Hynes has lauded Ferreira's creative control during the making of the song.
Cultural Impact
The song has since been praised as a significant track in defining the sound of pop music in the 2010s.

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