The song "Everybody's dead!" by Underscores appears to convey a sense of frustration and guilt. The lyrics suggest that the narrator feels responsible for the demise or emotional state of the people around them. They accuse someone of no longer having the courage to face their problems and hurting them emotionally. The line "Hit me like a truck and I fell to the floor" implies that the actions of this person have had a significant impact on the narrator, leaving them emotionally wounded. They express a desire to physically retaliate, indicating their anger and frustration. The narrator also mentions a mistake they made, wanting the other person to provide them with some sort of response or resolution. It seems they are seeking closure or understanding from this individual. The chorus repeats the phrase "Everybody's dead and it's all my fault," repeatedly emphasizing the narrator's guilt and self-blame. It could be interpreted as them feeling responsible for the negative outcomes and damages caused. The lines about the person playing with a gun and the reference to a "bad side" suggest a potentially dangerous and volatile relationship. The phrase "backbite" indicates that this person may speak ill of the narrator behind their back. The song also touches upon themes of identity and self-perception. The line "The only time that I'm the girl of your dreams is when you're shit-faced" implies a disconnect between how the narrator is viewed by this person when inebriated versus sober. Overall, "Everybody's dead!" portrays a sense of anger, frustration, guilt, and emotional turmoil experienced by the narrator in their relationship with someone who appears to have changed and become hurtful.
