The song "Everybody Is Sober" by Beth Hart is a reflection on the intense nature of life and the struggle to find meaning in it. It speaks to the feeling of being disconnected from the world, and the desire to escape that feeling through various means, such as substance abuse. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, with the repeated refrain of "Everybody's sober, sober" contrasting with the narrator's own feeling of being "still high." The opening lines suggest an impending sense of danger, with "something coming in the dead of night" that has the protagonist running at the speed of light. The narrator's soul "shines like a suicide," indicating a sense of recklessness or danger. As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the world itself is the source of this danger, with everyone carrying "a holy gun" and "the devil walk[ing] but the angels run." Despite the chaos and danger of the world, the narrator resists the idea of giving in to sobriety or conformity. They declare that they "belong to everything," including the world of broken dreams and city lights. Although they feel disconnected from the rest of the world, they refuse to give up their own beliefs and dreams. In the end, the song is a call to resist the pressures of the world and to embrace one's own individuality and passions. The narrator refuses to be pulled down by the oppression of conformity, and instead chooses to continue dreaming and pursuing their own path.
