You wanna play, you wanna stay, you wanna have it all
You started messing with my head until I hit a wall
Maybe I should′ve known, maybe I should've known
That you would walk, you would walk out the door, hey!

Said we were done, then met someone and rubbed it in my face
Cut to the part, she broke your heart, and then she ran away
I guess you should′ve known, I guess you should've known
That I would talk, I would talk

But even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh I really don't care
Even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh I really don′t care
Oh oh oh I really don′t care

I can't believe I ever stayed up writing songs about you
You don′t deserve to know the way I used to think about you
Oh no not anymore, oh no not anymore
You had your shot, had your shot, but you let go

Now if we meet out on the street I won't be running scared
I′ll walk right up to you and put one finger in the air
And make you understand, and make you understand
You had your chance, had your chance

But even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh I really don't care
Even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh I really don′t care
Oh oh oh I really don't care

Yeah, listen up
Hey, hey, never look back,
Dumb struck boy, ego intact
Look boy, why you so mad
Second guessin', but should′ve hit that
Hey Demi, you picked the wrong lover
Should′ve picked that one, he's cuter than the other
I just wanna laugh, cause you′re tryna be a hipster
Kick him to the curb, take a Polaroid picture

But even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh I really don't care
Even if the stars and moon collide
I never want you back into my life
You can take your words and all your lies
Oh oh oh I really don′t care
Oh oh oh I really don't care

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in The Drones's song You Really Don't Care are about coming to terms with a breakup and moving on. The first verse highlights how the singer's ex-partner played with their emotions and messed with their head, but after hitting a wall, they realized that they would be better off without them. The second verse describes the ex-partner rubbing their new relationship in the singer's face but eventually getting their heart broken again. The chorus reaffirms the singer's decision to move on and not take their ex-partner back, no matter what happens.

In the third verse, the singer expresses their regret for wasting time writing songs about their ex-partner and realizes that they deserve better. They no longer fear running into their ex-partner and has the confidence to stand up to them if they do. The final verse suggests that the anger and frustration felt towards the ex-partner has turned into humorous mockery, as the singer tells their ex-partner to move on and take a Polaroid picture.

Overall, the lyrics in You Really Don't Care are empowering and highlight the importance of letting go of toxic relationships and taking control of one's own happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

You wanna play, you wanna stay, you wanna have it all
You desire to have everything and have fun without any commitment.

You started messing with my head until I hit a wall
You were manipulating my thoughts and emotions and it made me reach a breaking point.

Maybe I should've known, maybe I should've known, that you would walk, you would walk out the door hey!
Perhaps I should have realized that you would leave me someday.

Said we were done, then met someone and rubbed it in my face
You told me it was over but then introduced me to someone new, just to hurt me.

Cut to the part, she broke your heart, and then she ran away
You jumped to the part where she broke your heart and left you behind.

I guess you should've known, I guess you should've known, that I would talk, I would talk
You should have known that I would tell others what you did to me.

But even if the stars and moon collide, I never want you back into my life, you can take your words and all your lies
Even if everything in the universe aligns, I still don't want you in my life with all your lies and empty promises.

I can't believe I ever stayed up writing songs about you, you don't deserve to know the way I used to think about you
I can't believe I wasted my time and energy on writing songs about you. You don't deserve to know what I used to think about you.

Oh no, not anymore, oh no, not anymore, you had your shot, had your shot, but you let go
I'm done. You had a chance, but you didn't take it and now it's too late.

Now if we meet out on the street I won't be running scared, I'll walk right up to you and put one finger in the air
If we run into each other on the street, I won't be afraid anymore. I'll confidently confront you with a rude gesture.

And make you understand, and make you understand, you had your chance, had your chance
I'll make sure you comprehend that you missed out on your opportunity.

Hey, hey, never look back, dumb struck boy, ego intact
Hey, don't look back. You're stunned and insecure, but still full of yourself.

Look boy, why you so mad, second guessing, but should've hit that
Look, why are you angry? You're regretting, but you should have pursued me and not let me go.

Hey Demi, you picked the wrong lover, should've picked that one, he's cuter than the other, I just wanna laugh, cause you're tryna be a hipster, kick him to the curb, take a Polaroid picture
Hey Demi, you made a mistake, you should have chosen me, I'm better looking than him. It's funny seeing you try to be trendy by getting rid of him and taking a retro picture.

Writer(s): Flemion James Robert

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