This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Woahh Wa-ohhh, Wa-ohhh-ohh-ohh,
Woahh Wa-ohhh, Wa-ohhh-ohh-ohh,
I tried to be nice
I tried to live my life
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried to forgive
I tried to live and let live
But everyone else is an asshole
And everybody else thinks of no one but themselves
And no one wants to help cause they're all assholes
And every friendly chat is a knife in the back
A sneaky attack waiting to happen
I tried not to mind
I tried to be so kind
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried to let love rule
But I feel like such a fool
Cause everyone else is an asshole
And they're out there even now
Trying to mess me up somehow
But they won't stop me now
Cause they're all assholes
And they're planning while I sleep
And even as we speak
To strike when I am weak
Cause they're all assholes
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
It's time to defend
I didn't know I have no friends
Everyone else is an asshole
I've got to get them first
Cause worst has come to worst
Everyone else is an asshole
But they put the blame on me
Pretending not to see
That I just want to be free
From these assholes
But I couldn't take their shit
So I tried to deal with it
And now I look a bit
Like an asshole!
I tried to be nice
I tried to live my life
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried to overlook
And I tried to close the book
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried not to talk shit
But I just couldn't help it
Everyone else is an asshole
They called it a song
But it really wasn't my fault
Everyone else is an asshole
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
You're an asshole too!
You're an asshole too!
I'm talking bout you
I'm talking bout you
I'm talking bout you, and you, and you
You're an asshole too
I'm talking bout you, and you, and you
You're an asshole too
I'm talking bout you, and you, and you
You're an asshole too
Woahh Wa-ohhh, Wa-ohhh-ohh-ohh,
I tried to be nice
I tried to live my life
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried to forgive
I tried to live and let live
But everyone else is an asshole
And everybody else thinks of no one but themselves
And no one wants to help cause they're all assholes
And every friendly chat is a knife in the back
A sneaky attack waiting to happen
I tried not to mind
I tried to be so kind
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried to let love rule
But I feel like such a fool
Cause everyone else is an asshole
And they're out there even now
Trying to mess me up somehow
But they won't stop me now
Cause they're all assholes
And they're planning while I sleep
And even as we speak
To strike when I am weak
Cause they're all assholes
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
It's time to defend
I didn't know I have no friends
Everyone else is an asshole
I've got to get them first
Cause worst has come to worst
Everyone else is an asshole
But they put the blame on me
Pretending not to see
That I just want to be free
From these assholes
But I couldn't take their shit
So I tried to deal with it
And now I look a bit
Like an asshole!
I tried to be nice
I tried to live my life
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried to overlook
And I tried to close the book
But everyone else is an asshole
I tried not to talk shit
But I just couldn't help it
Everyone else is an asshole
They called it a song
But it really wasn't my fault
Everyone else is an asshole
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
Everyone else
Everyone else
Everyone else is an asshole
You're an asshole too!
You're an asshole too!
I'm talking bout you
I'm talking bout you
I'm talking bout you, and you, and you
You're an asshole too
I'm talking bout you, and you, and you
You're an asshole too
I'm talking bout you, and you, and you
You're an asshole too
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Well it just means every one else is an ass hole.
Love it so much-great to listen to when frustrated cuz the lyrics are so bitter but the tune is so fun
I personally think this song is about a paranoid/insane man who is convinced the world and everyone in it is out to get him. This is why he says "everyone else is an asshole". Also, one day he snaps and attacks someone, hence the lyrics "They call it Assault, but it wasn't my fault".