"Everybody's Got Somebody but Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American

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artist

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for his eponymous debut album, ''

'' (2011). While recording new material for ''(Encore)'', the expanded

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of his debut, Hayes also re-recorded three of the tracks, including a new duet version of "Everybody's Got Somebody But Me" featuring guest vocals by singer

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. Atlantic Nashville released the ''Encore'' version of the song as the fifth single from the album, and second from the ''(Encore)'' edition, on September 3, 2013.

Content

The song is a plucky, mid-tempo

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song backed by a

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. Its lyrics depict a narrator surrounded by couples who bemoans his inability to find someone to love, lamenting "everybody's got somebody but me". Hayes specifically sought to include Mraz on the re-recording because the songwriters felt it "sounded so much like" Mraz's music.

Critical reception

Billy Dukes of ''

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'' found the "playful spirit" of the song to be a refreshing change of pace from Hayes's previous singles, and thought that it was "the most fun ayes has beensince 'Storm Warning'". ''Roughstock'' editor Matt Bjorke gave the song a glowing review, summarizing his thoughts thus: " Everybody's Got Somebody But Me'showcases everything there's to like about Hunter Hayes as a singer, a songwriter and artist." Entertainment blog ''Cambio'' praised the collaboration between Hayes and Mraz, which they called unexpected but "pretty genius", as well as the relatable and "cute" lyrics of the song.

Music video

Hayes and Mraz invited YouTube artists and other aspiring musicians

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, TJ Smith,

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, Brandyn Burnette, Brian Landau,

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and Peter Hollens to share their covers of the song, and participate in a one-take mashup video. This was the first such venture by

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, whose senior vice-president for interactive marketing said optimistically that " r some kids, people like Kurt Schneider and Tyler Ward are people that they trust." This video was directed by YouTube artist director

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. Another music video with just Hayes and Mraz in a park singing the song while various couples cross their paths to the exasperation of both of them was also released. This music video was directed by

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and premiered in October 2013.

Chart performance

"Everybody's Got Somebody but Me" debuted at number 58 on the U.S. ''

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chart for the week of July 13, 2013. It also debuted at number 48 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart for the week of October 12, 2013. It also debuted at number 25 on the U.S. ''Billboard''

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chart for the week of November 2, 2013.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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