Steve Schuster

"Everybody Needs an Enemy" is an angry reflection on the divisive climate of contemporary society, underscored by a lament for unity and understanding. This stadium-ready anthem portrays a world caught in an endless cycle of discord and polarization, where differing opinions are no longer a basis for dialogue but a battlefield.

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The song’s stark commentary on social justice—or the lack thereof—particularly in oblique reference to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, serves as a grim reminder of the societal fractures that run deep in our communities and in America herself. "Everybody Needs an Enemy" doesn’t just critique; it mourns the loss of empathy and connection in an era where rancorous animosity has become normalized.

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The song’s punchline, "My very worst enemy is me," confronts listeners with a mirror that challenges us to see the part we each play in perpetuating these divisions. In its bold confrontation of uncomfortable truths, it urges a reconsideration of how we view those who differ from us. It’s a call to action, a plea for self-examination and change, wrapped in a towering chorus melody that ironically invites everyone to sing along together.