"Everybody's Talkin'" is a song originally written by Fred Neil in 1966 and later popularized by Engelbert Humperdinck in 1972. The lyrics describe a feeling of isolation and detachment from the world around the speaker. The song reflects a sense of disconnection and desolation, as the speaker feels overwhelmed by the constant chatter and noise of those around them ("Everybody's talkin' at me"). The speaker cannot understand or hear what others are saying, and their words seem meaningless ("I can't hear a word they're sayin'"). Instead, all they hear are the echoes in their own mind, emphasizing their internal struggle and isolation ("Only the echoes of my mind"). The lyrics also touch upon the speaker's inability to engage with others and connect on a deeper level. They feel detached from society, seeing only the shadows of people's eyes and unable to see their faces. This emphasizes their feeling of being lost and disconnected. In search of solace and peace, the speaker yearns to escape to a place where they can find tranquility. They desire to go where the sun always shines, even in the pouring rain, and where the weather matches their mood and inclination ("Goin' where the weather suits my clothes"). They want to retreat from the cold and harsh northeast wind, sailing on a summer breeze and drifting over the vast ocean, finding freedom and release ("Trippin' over the ocean like a stone"). The repeated phrase "Woh Woh Woh" serves as a melodic interlude, adding emphasis and emotion to the song, reinforcing the feeling of disconnection and echoing the speaker's struggle to be heard and understood. Overall, "Everybody's Talkin'" portrays the internal struggle of feeling lost, disconnected, and yearning for a place of peace and solitude amidst the chaos of the world.
