Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indie-pop
Song Meaning of “Everybody Knows” by Jukebox The Ghost
“Everybody Knows” by Jukebox the Ghost is a meditation on the pain of lost love and how it affects our lives. It’s a song of acceptance, of realizing that some things are impossible to change. It’s about coming to terms with the knowledge that no matter how hard we try, we won’t be able to get what we want. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to make sense of the relationship that has ended, but can’t quite grasp the reason why it had to end. The narrator acknowledges that, although it’s difficult to accept, everybody knows that it’s the right thing to do:
“We all know what it feels like/ To not get what we want,/ And how it takes all our strength/ To just carry on.”
The song is about the challenge of letting go and understanding that life doesn’t always turn out as we plan. The chorus of “Everybody Knows” captures the painful truth that despite all of our efforts, acceptance must come first and foremost:
“Everybody knows that it’s hard to let go/ We all know the road that nobody wants to go/ We can be strong from the start/ It’s just hard to make that jump when our hearts are breaking apart.”
In the end, “Everybody Knows” serves as a reminder that, although it may be painful, coming to terms with the truth and letting go is often the only way to find peace in the midst of heartache.