Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: power-pop
Song Meaning of “Everybody but Me – Demo” by Old 97’s
“Everybody But Me” by Old 97’s is a song about desperation and feeling so alone that the only thing you can vocalize is that everyone else in the world is doing just fine, while you still feel like you’re missing something. The narrator goes on to reflect on how much different life could be if he just had someone to be with, to understand and to share his experiences with. He’s desperate for a connection- someone to make him feel like he’s not just drifting away, forgotten by the world.
The song takes a more hopeful note as he decides to take a chance, to put himself out there and reveal who he really is, rather than burying himself in loneliness and despair. He’s being brave, and showing that even if it’s scary to take a risk and put yourself out there, there’s still hope that you can find your place in the world and find the connections you need. Even if the world doesn’t notice you, there’s still hope in pursuing real relationships and allowing yourself to be vulnerable and open.