I Don't Care
Apocalyptica Lyrics


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I try to make it through my life
In my way, there's you
I try to make it through these lies
And that's all I do

Just don't deny it
Don't try to fight this and deal with it
And that's just part of it
If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care

I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That's all they do

I'm getting buried in this place
I got no room, you're in my face
Don't say anything just go away

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care

Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
Love changing everything, you won't be left for me

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care (I don't care) I don't care (I don't care)
Just go and leave this all behind




I don't care (I swear) I don't care
At all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Apocalyptica's song I Don't Care describe the dysfunctional relationship between two people that is plagued by one person's inability to care or empathize. The first verse sets the stage for the singer's feelings towards the person, revealing that the only constant in their life is this other person. The singer feels trapped in their lies and can't escape them. In the chorus, the singer emphasizes that they don't care whether this person is alive or dead, and they want them to leave and never come back.


The second verse shows the singer's attempts to appeal to this person's point of view but ultimately realizing that it's no use. The singer feels suffocated by the person's constant presence and feels like there is no escape. The bridge speaks of this person changing their mind and their feelings, but the singer knows that they will most likely leave them in the end anyway.


Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a dysfunctional relationship where one person is completely indifferent and the other is trying desperately to make it work. The message is clear, that sometimes it's better to walk away if a relationship is toxic and not working.


Line by Line Meaning

I try to make it through my life
I am doing my best to survive and get by in my own way


In my way, there's you
However, you are in my life and causing obstacles


I try to make it through these lies
I struggle to navigate through the deceit and dishonesty surrounding me


And that's all I do
My life has become consumed with dealing with these issues


Just don't deny it
Please don't pretend that these problems don't exist


Don't try to fight this and deal with it
Accept that this is the reality and face it head-on


And that's just part of it
It's only one aspect of the bigger picture


If you were dead or still alive
Whether you were present in my life or not


I don't care, I don't care
I am indifferent towards your presence or absence


Just go and leave this all behind
It would be best if you just left, and we both moved on


'Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care
I am emphasizing that I genuinely do not care


I try to make you see my side
I attempt to help you understand my perspective and struggles


I always try to stay in line
I work hard to follow the rules and expectations


But your eyes see right through
However, you can see that I am struggling and not following through


That's all they do
You can't seem to get past my mistakes or issues


I'm getting buried in this place
I feel overwhelmed and trapped in my current situation


I got no room, you're in my face
I have no space to breathe or move away, and you are always there


Don't say anything just go away
I don't want to hear any excuses or attempts to resolve things anymore; please just leave


Love changing everything, you won't be left for me
Even love cannot fix our issues, and you will most likely not stay for me


If you were dead or still alive
Once again, emphasizing that your presence or absence would not greatly affect me


I don't care (I don't care) I don't care (I don't care)
I still don't care, and I am reiterating that fact


Just go and leave this all behind
Once more, asking you to depart and move on


I don't care (I swear) I don't care
I am swearing that I truly do not care about you or our issues


At all
In case my point was not clear enough, I want to emphasize that I don't care whatsoever




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eicca Toppinen, Adam Gontier, Max Martin

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@oeduortiz

I try to make it through my life
In my way, there's you
I try to make it through these lies
And that's all I do

Just don't deny it
Don't try to fight this
And deal with it
And that's just part of it

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care

I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That's all they do

I'm getting buried in this place
I got no room
Your in my face
Don't say anything just go away

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care

Love changing everything
You won't be there for me
Love changing everything
You won't be there for me

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
Cause I swear (I swear) I don't care

If you were dead or still alive
I don't care, I don't care
Just go and leave this all behind
I don't care (I swear) I don't care
At all



@ivanpetrow3044

100% correct lyrics (single edit of the song):
I try to make it through my life
In my way, there’s you
I try to make it through these lies
And that’s all I do

Just don’t deny it
Don’t try to fight this
And deal with it
And that’s just part of it

[Chorus:]
If you were dead or still alive
I don’t care, I don’t care
Just go and leave this all behind
‘Cause I swear (I swear), I don’t care

I try to make you see my side
I always try to stay in line
But your eyes see right through
That’s all they do

I’m getting buried in this place
I got no room, you’re in my face
Don’t say anything,
Just go away

[Chorus]

(Not changing everything)
(‘Cause you won’t be there for me)
(Not changing everything)
(‘Cause you won’t be there for me)

[Chorus:]
If you were dead or still alive
I don’t care, I don’t care
Just go and leave this all behind
‘Cause I swear (I swear), I don’t care

If you were dead or still alive
I don’t care (I don’t care), I don’t care (I don’t care)
Just go and leave this all behind
I don’t care (I swear), I don’t care

At all…



All comments from YouTube:

@kingegg1213

Adam's vocals really complete the beautiful instrumental of this song. It's actually amazing how well that man can sing

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In three days grace he was awesome but saint asonia is Epic. Least that is my opinion, others can agree or disagree.

@SilverStarAnglesENT

I lost Harley eh nice job follow Erika eh

@meateatingorange

WHOS STILL LISTENING TO THIS MASTERPIECE IN 2023?

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@Thedarkone2435

Hearing this for the very first time in 2022. Man…. Everything is so spot on. The amount of emotion this brings me is unrealistic. He’s definitely always been my favorite vocalist

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