It gets harder everyday but I can't seem to shake the pain
I'm trying to find the words to say, please say
It's written all over my face
I can't function the same when you're not here
I'm calling your name and no one's there
And I hope one day you'll see nobody has it easy
I still can't believe you found somebody new
But I wish you the best, I guess
'Cause everybody knows that nobody really knows
How to make it work or how to ease the hurt
We've heard it all before everybody knows just how to make it right
I wish we gave it one more try, one more try, one more try
'Cause everybody knows but nobody really knows
I don't care what the people say, they're probably lonely anyway
Baby don't fill up your head with he said, she said
It seems like you just don't know, don't know
The radio's on, you tuning me out
I'm trying to speak, you're turning me down
And I hope one day you'll see, nobody has it easy
I still can't believe you found somebody new
But I wish you the best, I guess
'Cause everybody knows that nobody really knows
How to make it work or how to ease the hurt
We've heard it all before everybody knows just how to make it right
I wish we gave it one more try, one more try, one more try, one more try
'Cause everybody knows but nobody really knows
Oh, I wish you'd understand
Oh, just an ordinary man
Wish that we had known
Everybody knows but nobody really knows
And I know one day you'll see nobody has it easy
I still can't believe you found somebody knew
I wish you the best, I guess
'Cause everybody knows that nobody really knows
How to make it work or how to ease the hurt
We've heard it all before everybody knows just how to make it right
I wish we gave it one more try, one more try, one more try, one more try
'Cause everybody knows but nobody really knows
Nobody really knows, nobody really knows
About This Song
"Everybody Knows" is a deeply vulnerable R&B ballad about the aftermath of a painful breakup, where John Legend grapples with lingering heartache and the difficulty of moving on after discovering his ex has found someone new. The song explores themes of emotional paralysis, unresolved grief, and the universal struggle of pretending to be okay while privately falling apart, with Legend's raw vocals conveying both devastation and reluctant acceptance. Musically, it features Legend's signature piano-driven arrangement with lush orchestration that builds emotional intensity, while his soulful delivery transforms personal pain into something universally relatable. The track stands out for its honest portrayal of post-breakup depression and the way it captures that specific moment when you realize everyone else seems to have figured out love while you're still broken. It showcases Legend's ability to blend classical R&B sensibilities with contemporary production, creating an intimate confession that resonates with anyone who has struggled to heal from lost love.
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