Intro
Break it down dirty
Verse 1: KJ Scriven & Da' T.R.U.T.H.
He worked his fingers to the bone
He climbed the ladder up to nowhere, yea
He tried so hard to prove them wrong
He said, “You just wait, I'm gonna go somewhere.”, yea
But late at night when the doors were closed
He finally came to the conclusion, mmmmm
There was a hole down in his soul, deep
His American dream was just an illusion
So he said
Chorus: KJ Scriven &Da' T.R.U.T.H.
Everything is nothing, yea
Everything is never enough, Never enough
Without you, Without you
So he said, “Everything is nothing
A little bit more will never measure up.”, Never measure up
God I need your loveeee, yeah, yeah, yeah
Verse 2: Da' T.R.U.T.H.
They say if you rich and famous it's God's plan
I'm not a fan
I don't agree with that
I seen poor people laughing that never got a chance
And chasing after the wind is hard on the diaphragm
Money power respect
Fame and fortune
They make a fortune on vain award shows
Fashion week, athletes
I blame the culture
Walking the Hall of Fame where they hang the portrait
Some of the wealthiest men got some of the darkest past
The deepest secrets
They walk the path
The demons speaking
It's all for cash
Egregious weakness
It's hard to grasp
I want more
I need more
The moment I get it
The greed forms
Insatiable appetite
Please lord
It's gotta be more to this life
Need to be reborn
Chorus: KJ Scriven & Da' T.R.U.T.H.
Everything is nothing, yea
Everything is never enough, Never enough
Without you
I say everything is nothing, it's nothing
A little bit more will never measure up, never measure up
God I need your loveeee, yeah, yeah
Verse 3: Da' T.R.U.T.H.
They say that we made it came from the bottom up
I still keep getting the strangest feeling it's not enough
Billionaire boys club suite on the top floor
They say we find happiness if our dollars up
Buy a lotta stuff
That's a status symbol
A masters degrees on the wall, the battles inward
A raise on the job makes him feel alive
But what good is another promotion if your marriage dwindles, huh?
This is zapping his energy
Successful business
Eventually
The pressure inches
Tuition fees
Success without character strengthens deficiencies
He wants more
He needs more
The moment He gets it
The greed forms
Insatiable appetite
Please lord
It's gotta be more to this life
Need to be reborn
Chorus: KJ Scriven & Da' T.R.U.T.H.
Everything is nothing, yea
Everything is never enough, No matter how much you get
Without you, It's never enough
Everything is nothing, yea
A little bit more will never measure up, there's gotta be something more
Oh, without you
Outro: KJ Scriven
Without you, oooooo
Without you, oooooo
Without you, oooooo
Without you, oooooo
Without you, oooooo
Without you, oooooo
Everything
Everything Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
The song "Everything" by KJ Scriven featuring Da' T.R.U.T.H. is a profound exploration of the human pursuit of worldly success and the ultimate emptiness found when that is the sole focus. Released with a video on April 17, 2020, the track delves into the common narrative of striving for external validation and achievement, only to discover a deeper, internal void. It opens with a depiction of someone working tirelessly, climbing the ladder, and seeking to prove others wrong, driven by the desire to "go somewhere." Yet, despite outward efforts, this path leads to "nowhere," culminating in the realization that the "American dream" pursued was merely an "illusion" and left a "hole down in his soul."
The core message is powerfully articulated in the chorus, which declares, "Everything is nothing, yea / Everything is never enough... Without you." This repeated assertion highlights the central theme: material wealth, fame, power, and achievements, while potentially desirable on their own terms, lose their value and fail to satisfy the deepest human longing when disconnected from a vital spiritual source, implied as "You." The line "A little bit more will never measure up" reinforces the idea that this emptiness cannot be filled by accumulating more worldly goods or accolades; true fulfillment requires something fundamentally different.
Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s verses expand on this critique, questioning the cultural narrative that equates wealth and fame with divine blessing ("if you rich and famous it's God's plan / I'm not a fan"). He contrasts this with the simple joy seen in those who lack material possessions. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the superficiality and often dark underbelly of the pursuit of "Money power respect, Fame and fortune," describing the "vain award shows," "darkest pasts," and "deepest secrets" hidden beneath the facade of success. The internal struggle is laid bare with lines like "I want more, I need more / The moment I get it / The greed forms," revealing the insatiable nature of material desire and the "egregious weakness" it exposes. This leads to a heartfelt plea for something more substantial, a need "to be reborn."
The third verse continues this examination, looking at success from the perspective of climbing from the "bottom up" and reaching the "top floor," yet still feeling "it's not enough." The lyrics touch on the tangible symbols of status like "a lotta stuff," "status symbol," and "masters degrees," acknowledging the inward battles that persist despite external achievements. The question is posed directly: "what good is another promotion if your marriage dwindles, huh?" This emphasizes that success without corresponding character and healthy relationships is fundamentally deficient and ultimately "zapping his energy." The persistent theme of insatiable desire and the need for a spiritual rebirth are reiterated, reinforcing the idea that worldly success cannot provide the fulfillment sought.
The song concludes with the chorus and an outro repeating "Without you," leaving the listener with the lingering sense that all the striving, all the "everything" the world offers, ultimately amounts to "nothing" and is "never enough" without this essential spiritual connection. It serves as an inspirational reminder that true worth and lasting satisfaction are found not in the accumulation of external goods or accolades, but in aligning one's life with a deeper, divine purpose, which is presented as the only true source capable of filling the inherent void within the human soul.
