Story Behind The Song
Looking after 'Number One'
Song Description
Medium slow R&B-Soul, Reflective, Philosophical, Realistic, Pragmatic
| Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
R & B - Soul, Unique - Soundtracks |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Composed, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Philosophy, General |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
EVERYONE'S OUT FOR THEMSELVES
Words and Music by Laurence Conway
© (All rights reserved) Laurence Conway 2015
A1
Will you never learn?
You trust everyone
It's a fact of life
EVERYONE'S OUT FOR THEMSELVES
A2
They're not all like you
Motives pure in all you do
It's just 'dog eat dog'
EVERYONE'S OUT FOR THEMSELVES
B
I see that you find these words most unsavoury
Do you like to get stepped on?
Step on you's what they do
Without so much as a "By your leave"
A3
Will you never learn
trust just must be earned?
It's a sad, sad truth
EVERYONE'S OUT FOR THEMSELVES
INSTRUMENTAL BREAK [Extemporized solo on B]
A4
Save yourself some pain
Play them at their game
Join in - there's no shame
EVERYONE'S OUT FOR THEMSELVES
INSTRUMENTAL OUTRO