"Everything Zen" is a song rich with cultural nods, weaving together references from various artists and works. Its title may echo a line from Allen Ginsberg's "Howl," while specific lyrics borrow from David Bowie's "Life on Mars?" and touch upon themes found in songs by Tom Waits, Jane's Addiction, and Alice in Chains. The song even playfully challenges the Elvis Presley sighting conspiracy theory. This tapestry of allusions creates a sense of a world saturated with familiar but recontextualized ideas. Playing it feels like navigating a landscape built from shared cultural touchstones.