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Everybody Hates Me

The Chainsmokers · 2018

3 min · 1 track · electronic dance music

A blend of introspective lyrics and pulsating electronic beats reflecting the complexities of modern relationships.

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    Everybody Hates Me — This title track encapsulates the album's themes by addressing feelings of alienation and scrutiny that come with fame, combining catchy hooks with relatable sentiments.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

42 /100
Lowland
Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The track combines relatable themes with a danceable beat, but lacks depth for lasting engagement.

What we noticed

  • The track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat that drives the rhythm throughout its duration.
  • Vocals are layered with electronic effects, creating a sense of distance and introspection.
  • The song's structure follows a verse-chorus pattern, with the chorus providing a contrasting emotional peak.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
4/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — This single followed their breakthrough album, solidifying their commercial success.
Themes
fame-induced alienation· social media scrutiny· modern relationship struggles
Career context
By the time 'Everybody Hates Me' was released in March 2018, The Chainsmokers were riding high on their commercial success following their breakthrough album, 'Memories...Do Not Open.' This single marked a shift as they began to explore deeper themes in their music, shedding light on personal struggles rather than solely focusing on party anthems.
Stylistic neighbors
Zedd· Calvin Harris· David Guetta

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everybody Hates Me 3:44

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