Everybody Here Wants You
Jeff Buckley · Collection [2011]
A singing smile
Coffee smell and lilac skin
Your flame in me
Twenty-nine pearls in your kiss
A singing smile
Coffee smell and lilac skin
Your flame in me
I'm only here for this moment
I know everybody here wants you
I know everybody here thinks he needs you
I'll be waiting right here just to show you
How our love will blow it all away
Hmm, such a thing of wonder in this crowd
I'm a stranger in this town
You're free with me
And our eyes locked in downcast love
I sit here proud
Even now you're undressed in your dreams with me
Oh, I'm only here for this moment
I know everybody here wants you
I know everybody here thinks he needs you
I'll be waiting right here just to show you
How our love will blow it all away
I know the tears we cried
Have dried on yesterday
The sea of fools has parted for us
There's nothing in our way
My love
Don't you see, don't you see?
You're just the torch to put the flame to all our guilt and shame
And I'll rise like an ember in your name
I know , I know
I know everybody here wants you
I know everybody here thinks he needs you
I'll be waiting right here just to show you
Oh let me show you
That love can rise, rise just like embers
Love can taste like the wine of the ages, oh babe,
And I know they all look so good from a distance
But I tell you I'm the one
I know everybody here, well, thinks he needs you
Thinks he needs you
And I'll be waiting right here just to show you.
Everybody Here Wants You
Jeff Buckley's "Everybody Here Wants You" stands as a haunting centerpiece on the 2011 compilation Collection, showcasing his signature ethereal vocal style and introspective songwriting. The track exemplifies the atmospheric depth found throughout his discography, blending folk and rock elements with a sense of melancholic yearning that defined his public musical legacy. Recorded during a period where Buckley was refining his ability to convey complex emotional narratives through minimal instrumentation, the song reflects his unique approach to interpreting classic material while establishing his own distinct voice. Its inclusion in this curated collection highlights the enduring appeal of his work, capturing the raw vulnerability and spiritual intensity that made him a pivotal figure in alternative music history.