I’m listening to The Evens here while studying bacteria, and the song “Everybody Knows” just wrapped up. It occurred to me that I should have rigged up some loudspeakers to the roof of my car and rolled around town blasting this song at maximum volume on Inauguration Day. I doubt I’m the only one who still thinks about January 20th and smiles. The last lyric is great to listen to, now that the door has indeed hit Bush on his tired, phony ass.

“Everybody Knows” - The Evens You arrive with empty duffel bags, hungry eyed You looked around taking measurements to move inside The capital it is your proving ground, your centering You and yours can keep your scores, but Washington is our city

Everybody knows you are a liar Everybody knows you are a liar Everybody knows you are a liar Everybody knows you are a liar

Too much technique with no texture below You fabricated your way in here and everybody knows

Everybody knows you are a liar Everybody knows you are a liar Everybody knows you are a liar Everybody knows you are a liar

Too many distractions just obscure what should be shown Stop with the abracadabra ‘cause everybody knows

You return via machinery and public lies You broke to break, you’re breaking everything, it’s no surprise The capital it is your playground now, your center ring You and yours can keep your scores, Washington is our city

You and yours and all your wars have run your last campaign You’re fired from a job you never should have had That hideous strength absolutely sinks You better watch your back

Let the door hit you on the ass