Everybody
Ingrid Michaelson · Everybody [2009]
In this world it's hard to get it right.
Trying to make your heart fit like a glove,
What you need is love, love, love.
Chorus (x2):
Everybody, everybody wants to love,
Everybody, everybody wants to be loved.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Happy is the heart that still feels pain,
Darkness drains and light will come again.
Swing open up your chest and let it in,
Just let the love, love, love begin.
[Chorus x2]
Everybody knows the love
Everybody holds the love,
Everybody folds for love.
Everybody feels the love,
Everybody steals the love,
Everybody heals with love.
Oh oh oh
Just let the love, love, love begin
[Chorus]
Just let the love, love, love begin
[Chorus]
[Chorus x4]
Everybody - Ingrid Michaelson
Released in 2009, 'Everybody' by Ingrid Michaelson stands as a defining track from her debut album of the same name. The song blends indie-folk sensibilities with a driving rhythm, showcasing Michaelson's signature ability to craft anthemic pop songs rooted in acoustic instrumentation. Its infectious melody and relatable lyrics about collective human experience resonated widely, becoming a staple of the mid-2000s indie revival. The recording features a stripped-down yet energetic production that highlights Michaelson's clear vocal delivery and songwriting prowess. As a key component of her early discography, the track exemplifies the era's shift toward more personal and emotionally direct storytelling within the pop genre, cementing her status as a significant voice in contemporary folk-pop.