Careless Love
Camera Obscura Lyrics


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Honey, I've been really struggling
To think of you and I being friends.

I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
So I don't think I should see you again.

Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
I don't think that we can really be friends.

And honey, oh I've been really struggling
To think of you and I an old miss.
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again.

Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again

Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.

Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.





But I'll try again...

Overall Meaning

In Camera Obscura's song "Careless Love," the singer struggles with the idea of continuing a relationship with someone they love, but who has been causing them pain. The lyrics reveal that the singer oscillates between feelings of love and frustration, and ultimately decides that it's best they don't see each other again. The use of the phrase "careless love" highlights the idea that the love they shared was not enough to sustain them, and that moving on is the best course of action.


The singer acknowledges that the other person they're involved with has a modern view of love, but they are not compatible in that sense. It's clear that the singer sees the relationship as a struggle and that their love for the other person is "real" but not enough to overlook the problems in the relationship. The repeated phrase "I'll try again" at the end suggests that the singer is willing to leave things open-ended and revisit the idea of being together in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey, I've been really struggling
I have been finding it extremely difficult lately


To think of you and I being friends.
To consider having a friendly relationship with you


I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
I am inconsistent in my behavior, like a yo-yo going up and down


So I don't think I should see you again.
As such, I don't believe it's a good idea for us to meet each other again


Careless love, I didn't ask for
I did not want or ask for this kind of reckless love


It wasn't my style, I had enough
It was not the way I preferred to love and I have had my fill of it


I don't think that we can really be friends.
I do not think it's possible for us to have a genuine friendship


And honey, oh I've been really struggling
In fact, I have been really grappling with it


To think of you and I an old miss.
To picture us as a couple from a bygone era


You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
You are interested in contemporary values and your love tends to fluctuate


So I don't think I should see you again.
That is why I don't think continuing to see each other is wise


But I'll try again
However, I am willing to give it another shot


Oh the love I feel
The affection I have for you


For you is real.
Is definitely sincere.


Honey, I've been really struggling
I have been wrestling with this problem a lot lately


To see this thing through to the end.
To keep going until the end of this situation.


But I'll try again...
But nevertheless, I will make an attempt once more.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL

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@dontiavang558

I’m lost for words, it’s a really great song. Sounds like something from the 60s, but that’s what makes it so good. The words the music, it just puts u in the mood. I’m sure I will find myself back again…❤

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My god this song is beautiful

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waiting for the live version, really really really loove this song, just so beautiful ❤️

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@Google_Does_Evil_Now

Honey, I've been really struggling
To think of you and I being friends.

I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
So I don't think I should see you again.

Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
I don't think that we can really be friends.

And honey, oh I've been really struggling
To think of you and I an old miss.
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again.

Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again

Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.

Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
Careless love, I didn't ask for
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again...

@Daniel-hz7tk

Honey, I've been really struggling
To think of you and I being friends.

I blow hot and cold, yeah I'm like a yo-yo
So I don't think I should see you again.

Careless love, acting tough
oh, it wasn't my style, I've had enough
I don't think that we can really be friends.

And honey, oh I've been really struggling
To think of you and I and all the mess
You're after modern soul, the love you gave ebb and flows
So I don't think I should see you again.

Careless love, acting tough
It wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again

Oh the love I feel
For you is real.
Oh the love I feel
For you is real.

Honey, I've been really struggling
To see this thing through to the end.
Careless love, acting tough
Oh, it wasn't my style, I had enough
Oh I don't think that we can really be friends.
But I'll try again...