This song is an ode to K.Flay’s generation – known as “Generation Y” – who are currently in their mid to late twenties.
It alternates between blunt cynicism and round-about sarcasm commenting on the wide-spread apathy of the generation.
[Verse 1]
Everyone I know, everyone I know is sad
Smiling in a bad way, high off stolen meds
Everyone I know, everyone I know's got plans
But they all just play the keys in shitty bands
Call my phone if you're feeling lonely
Cause I'm not anyone's one and only
I'm dead, I'm dead
[Verse 2]
Everyone I know, everyone I know is mean
Mad they're 25 not 17
Everyone I know, everyone I know's a kid
Who'll turn out like their fucked up brother did
Write me back if you're feeling empty
I like the rules, I don't like pretending I'm bad
Cause I'm not bad, cause I'm not bad
[Verse 3]
Everyone I know, everyone I know is great
Good enough to fight for second place
Everyone I know, everyone I know can talk
Until their lives get outlined in chalk
Come around if you're feeling frightened
I can see that the noose is tightening fast
Way too fast, way too fast
[Bridge x2]
The city's gonna kill me, throw me from a building, shoot me in a drive by
The city's gonna stalk me, knock out all my front teeth, drown me in the high tide
Everyone I Know was written by K.Flay.
Everyone I Know was produced by K.Flay.
K.Flay released Everyone I Know on Tue Jun 10 2014.