Everybody Knows
Dixie Chicks
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Tell me now, if you came sneaking up behind Would you know me and see behind the smile? I can change like colors on a wall Hoping no one else will find what lies beneath it all I think I hide it all so well [Chorus] Stepping out, everyone can see my face All the things I can't erase from my life Everybody knows Standing out so you won't forget my name That's the way we play this game of life Everybody knows Looking through the crowd I search for something else But every time I turn around I run into myself Here I stand Consumed with my surroundings Just another day Of everybody looking I swore they'd never see me cry You'll never see me cry [Chorus] You say I'll pay the price That's the chance that I'll take Though you may think I'm telling lies But I just call it getting by Stepping out, everyone can see my face All the things I can't erase from my life Everybody knows Standing out so you won't forget my name That's the way we play this game of life Everybody knows I am just barely getting by
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Written by: MARTHA MAGUIRE, NATALIE MAINES, EMILY ROBISON, GARY LOURIS
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7 facts about this song
Music Composition]Everybody Knows" is actually a song featured on the album "Taking the Long Way" which was released in 2006 by the American country band, the Dixie Chicks.
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Songwriters]The song was written by the band members Martie Maguire, Emily Robison, Natalie Maines, and songwriter Gary Louris.
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Cultural & Political Context]The album "Taking the Long Way" is notable as a response to political controversy surrounding the band in the early 2000s. The Dixie Chicks strongly criticized President George W. Bush and the Iraq War, causing a backlash from some fans and industry professionals. This album, including songs like "Everybody Knows", was penned following this.
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Awards & Recognition]Taking the Long Way" won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and the song "Everybody Knows" was a part of this critical acclaim.
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Commercial Success]Everybody Knows" isn't a single itself, but it helped make the album "Taking the Long Way" a commercial success. It debuted at number one on both the U.S. pop albums chart and the U.S. country albums chart.
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Music Style & Genre]This song is characterized by its potent lyrics and strong vocal performance. In it, the Dixie Chicks blend rock, country, and pop genres to create a distinctive sound.
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Song Themes and Content]The theme of "Everybody Knows" reflects resilience and determination, indicating the band's stand against the backlash they faced and their commitment to speaking out their minds.
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