Everything Is Embarrassing
Sky Ferreira
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(I know you're trying) Everything and nothing always haunts me I know you're trying, I know you're trying Waiting for your moment to fall on me I saw you trying, I saw you trying Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me Everything is true to me Never words where you would see Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother (I know you're trying, I know you're trying) Hurts so bad I don't know what you want from me You know I'm trying, you know I'm trying And now we're hanging on by a heartbeat You know I'm trying I was always trying Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me Everything is true to me Never words where you would see Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother I've been hating everything, everything that could have been Could have been my anything Now everything's embarrassing Acting like it's nothing, such a bore I saw the truth and I just can't ignore You're trying to hold the heart that can't be stored Say, I tried to give my best before You wouldn't have the chance to give me more You're only one step closer to the door Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me Everything is true to me Never words where you would see Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother I've been hating everything, everything that could have been Could have been my anything Now everything's embarrassing Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother Telling me that basically you're not looking out for me Everything is true to me Never words where you would see Maybe if you let me be your lover Maybe if you tried then I would not bother I've been hating everything, everything that could have been Could have been my anything Now everything's embarrassing
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Written by: Sky Ferreira, Devonte Hynes, Ariel Zvi Rechtshaid
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Everything is Embarrassing" by Sky Ferreira was released on August 30, 2012.
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ProductionThe song was co-written and co-produced by Dev Hynes and Ariel Rechtshaid. They are both tremendous talents in their own right and have been responsible for numerous successful tracks in the industry.
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GenreThis Sky Ferreira song primarily occupies the genres of synth-pop and indie pop. It draws significant influence from 80s music.
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Ferreira's BreakthroughThe song, considered to be Ferreira's breakout hit, helped her gain considerable recognition in the music industry and amongst fans.
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Music VideoThe song's stripped down black and white music video was directed by Grant Singer. It accentuates the minimalist and retro vibe of the track itself.
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Critical Acclaim"Everything is Embarrassing" garnered wide critical acclaim. It was included in the top spots on many year-end lists for 2012.
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Performance on TVSky Ferreira performed the song on national television for the first time on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" in January 2013.
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Song MeaningLyrically, the song deals with the theme of desire and the frustration of unrequited love. Its lyrical content has been lauded for its relatability and emotional depth.
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Album InclusionIt was a part of Sky Ferreira's "Ghost" EP and also featured in the expanded version of her debut studio album, "Night Time, My Time."
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Chart PerformanceDespite its acclaim, the song did not chart in the Billboard Hot 100. But it remained a staple on playlists and blogs, generating a lot of buzz for Ferreira.
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Blood Orange ConnectionDev Hynes, who co-produced and co-wrote the song, is also known as Blood Orange. Hynes has lauded Ferreira's creative control during the making of the song.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has since been praised as a significant track in defining the sound of pop music in the 2010s.
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