Hey Who Really Cares
Linda Perhacs Lyrics
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Coming down for a long time
Changes
Coming down on me
Can't seem to carry them all now
Been wishing there was someone else I could be
Hey, now, who really cares?
Hey, won't somebody listen
Let me say what's been on my mind
Can I bring it out to you
I need someone to talk to
And no one else will spare me the time
I used
To think of ferris wheel light sounds
The Friday
Hum of neons and blue
But now they're like circular cages
Of grated tin and rusted wind
Hey, now, who really cares?
Hey, won't somebody listen
Let me say what's been on my mind
Can I bring it out to you
I need someone to talk to
And no one else will spare me the time
The lyrics of Linda Perhacs's "Hey Who Really Cares?" explore the feeling of isolation and the need for someone to listen and understand. The opening lines suggest that the weight of changes in life has become overwhelming and the persona is struggling to bear it alone. The repetition of the line "hey, now, who really cares?" further emphasizes the feeling of being unheard and neglected.
The second half of the song is characterized by a shift in the persona's perspective towards the things that used to bring them joy. The reference to ferris wheel lights and neon sounds implies a sense of nostalgia for a time when life was simpler and more carefree. However, now they are seen as "circular cages" that trap and suffocate.
The overall message of the song seems to be a call for empathy and connection. The persona desperately needs someone to talk to and share their struggles with, but no one seems to have the time or willingness to listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Been
I have been experiencing something
Coming down for a long time
This feeling has been affecting me for a while
Changes
There are changes happening in my life
Coming down on me
These changes are affecting me in a negative way
Can't seem to carry them all now
I am struggling to cope with everything going on
Been wishing there was someone else I could be
I have been wishing that I could escape my current situation
Hey, now, who really cares?
I am wondering if anyone truly cares about me and my problems
Hey, won't somebody listen
I am asking for someone to listen to me
Let me say what's been on my mind
I want to express my thoughts and feelings
Can I bring it out to you
I am asking if I can confide in someone
I need someone to talk to
I am in need of someone to talk to
And no one else will spare me the time
I feel like no one else is willing to listen or make time for me
I used
I previously thought or felt something
To think of ferris wheel light sounds
I used to find joy in things like the sounds of carnival rides
The Friday
The end of the work week
Hum of neons and blue
The buzzing sound of neon lights
But now they're like circular cages
Now those familiar things feel oppressive and suffocating
Of grated tin and rusted wind
They have become ugly and corroded
Contributed by Julian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.