Careless
The Blue Stones Lyrics
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New bad habit in the cellophane
And she's sittin' shotgun, legs crossed
Yeah, she goes hard, but her lips soft
25 minutes on the ETA
Yellow lights leading, like they know the way
I can see her man lit her up with two questions
But she bites her lip, and rejects him
What are we doin', who are we?
Know I'm in the wrong, you know she loves me
But I never felt a hook pierce so deeply
Out from mundane, drag me to the scene, now
Midnight vibin' in the Chevrolet
Only three minutes on the ETA
Feel her fingers thread through mine
Turns me on when we keep it offline
Whoa, it's careless
Whoa, it makes it worth the mess
Whoa, it's careless
But it's worth it
It makes it worth the risk
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
It won't change a thing
'Cause it's careless, we just don't think
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
It won't change a thing
'Cause it's careless, we just don't think
I don't wanna start a fight
I don't wanna start a fight this time
Just let me keep the mood right
On topic, all night, this time
But the music in your head
It don't sound the same to me
Just let me hear your body sing
Let your hips swing, let me see you do bad things
Whoa, it's careless
Whoa, it makes it worth the mess
Whoa, it's careless
It's worth it
It makes it worth the risk
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
It won't change a thing
'Cause it's careless, we just don't think
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
It won't change a thing
'Cause it's careless, we just don't think
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
It won't change a thing
(I-I-I know you love me but)
(I-I-I know you love me but)
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
It won't change a thing
(I-I-I know you love me but)
The Blue Stones's song "Careless" is a tale of reckless love, where the singer is involved in a relationship with someone who loves him but knows that it won't change anything. The song speaks of a late-night car ride with the woman in question, where they have a new "bad habit" in the cellophane, and she's sitting shotgun with her legs crossed. Despite being in the wrong, the singer is deeply caught up with this woman, feeling a hook pierce him deeply.
As they drive around, they encounter yellow lights that almost seem to point the way, and the man goes on to describe the woman's former lover (presumably jealous of their new relationship) as having tried twice to get back with her, but she bites her lip and rejects him. They turn the music on, and the singer implores her to let him hear her body sing and do bad things, ultimately finding it careless but worth it, regardless of the risks.
The song speaks to a scenario in which two people are caught up in passion and desire, no matter the consequences. The Blue Stones use strong lyrics and captivating beats to create a melancholy story of love that's hopeless, reckless, and ultimately visceral.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight vibin' in the Chevrolet
We are out late at night, cruising around in our car.
New bad habit in the cellophane
We have developed a new habit that may not be good for us, and it's wrapped up like it's something we shouldn't be doing.
And she's sittin' shotgun, legs crossed
She's sitting in the front seat of the car with her legs crossed.
Yeah, she goes hard, but her lips soft
She comes across as tough, but her lips are soft and inviting.
25 minutes on the ETA
We have 25 minutes until we reach our destination.
Yellow lights leading, like they know the way
The yellow lights on the road seem to be leading us where we should go.
I can see her man lit her up with two questions
Her partner has asked her two questions about what we are doing and who we are, making her feel uncomfortable.
But she bites her lip, and rejects him
She bites her lip, maybe feeling guilty, and rejects her partner's questions.
What are we doin', who are we?
Her partner questions our purpose and identity.
Know I'm in the wrong, you know she loves me
I know what we're doing is wrong, but she loves me anyway.
But I never felt a hook pierce so deeply
This experience has me hooked, even though I know it's not the right thing to do.
Out from mundane, drag me to the scene, now
This experience takes me away from my boring daily life, and I'm being pulled into the exciting moment.
Only three minutes on the ETA
We're almost to our destination, with only three minutes left to go.
Feel her fingers thread through mine
She grabs my hand and we interlock fingers.
Turns me on when we keep it offline
We enjoy the secrecy of our actions and the thrill that it brings.
Whoa, it's careless
We're being reckless with our actions.
Whoa, it makes it worth the mess
Even though it's messy and potentially problematic, the experience is worth it.
But it's worth it
Despite the risk, the experience is worth the potential fallout.
It makes it worth the risk
The excitement of the moment makes up for the risk involved.
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
Even though she loves me, it won't change the fact that we are being reckless.
It won't change a thing
Her love cannot alter the consequences of our choices.
'Cause it's careless, we just don't think
Our behavior is thoughtless and reckless.
I don't wanna start a fight
I want to avoid any conflict that may arise from our actions.
I don't wanna start a fight this time
This time, I don't want to argue about what we're doing.
Just let me keep the mood right
Let's try to maintain a positive atmosphere between us.
On topic, all night, this time
Let's stick to our plans and stay focused on what we're doing.
But the music in your head
The music you're thinking of in your mind.
It don't sound the same to me
I'm not hearing the music in the same way you are.
Just let me hear your body sing
Let me feel the rhythm of your body and hear the sounds you make.
Let your hips swing, let me see you do bad things
Let loose and do whatever feels good, even if it's not socially acceptable.
I-I-I know you love me, but it won't change
Her love for me won't change the fact that we're making a reckless decision.
It won't change a thing
Her feelings for me can't change the outcome of our actions.
Writer(s): Tarek Jafar, Justin Tessier
Contributed by Aubrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.