I Don't Mind
Casey Bolles Lyrics
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On the weekends in your old room where I found you so take me home wherever that is
I don't mind you
Keeping secrets from me
Insult my mattress and fuck my future honey I'm not in the mood
But you walk without a clue
Of what floats right above you
And I'll think about it all the time how I wish your burdens could be mine so they would not bother you
I don't want to spend my time falling backwards against the locked door of ours looking for something more useful than the truth
And I walk with my eyes on the ground
Where no solstice would be found
Still I think about it all the time how I wish your burdens could be mine so they would not bother you
Cuz that's better than the truth
And you battle the same demons every night
Lie awake wondering if it's still worth the fight
And I don't know what to say to you but something to the effect
Of we're all pretending too
In the song "I Don't Mind" by Casey Bolles, the lyrics touch on themes of love, vulnerability, and the complexities of relationships. The opening lines, "I don't mind you, on the weekends in your old room where I found you, so take me home wherever that is," suggest a sense of acceptance and willingness to be supportive in a relationship. The singer is expressing their openness to being with their partner, no matter the circumstances or location.
The next set of lyrics, "Keeping secrets from me, insult my mattress and fuck my future honey, I'm not in the mood," indicate a level of frustration or disappointment. It seems that there may be issues within the relationship, such as secrets being kept or negative behavior from the partner. Despite this, the singer still cares for their partner and wishes things were different.
The line "But you walk without a clue of what floats right above you" suggests that the partner may be unaware of their own actions or the impact they have on the singer. The singer wishes that they could take on their partner's burdens, to alleviate their pain and worries. This desire to ease their partner's suffering is repeated with the lines "how I wish your burdens could be mine so they would not bother you."
As the song progresses, the singer expresses uncertainty about their own role in the relationship. They feel lost and unsure of what to do. The line "I don't want to spend my time falling backwards against the locked door of ours, looking for something more useful than the truth" indicates a struggle to find value and meaning in the relationship, and a desire for honesty and authenticity.
The lyrics continue to highlight the challenges faced by both individuals in the relationship. The line "you battle the same demons every night, lie awake wondering if it's still worth the fight" suggests that both the singer and their partner are dealing with personal struggles and questioning the worth of their relationship. Despite their own concerns, the singer doesn't know how to console their partner. They admit, "I don't know what to say to you but something to the effect of we're all pretending too."
In conclusion, "I Don't Mind" by Casey Bolles explores the complexities of a relationship where one partner is struggling while the other tries to be supportive. The lyrics express a mix of love, frustration, and uncertainty, ultimately highlighting the struggles and uncertainties that can arise within relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind you
I have no problem with you
On the weekends in your old room where I found you so take me home wherever that is
I am okay with spending time with you on the weekends in the familiar place where we first met, so please bring me to wherever you consider home
Keeping secrets from me
It doesn't bother me that you have kept secrets from me
Insult my mattress and fuck my future honey I'm not in the mood
Even though you criticize my belongings and disregard the potential of our future together, I am not in the emotional state to be affected by it
But you walk without a clue
You proceed forward without any awareness or understanding
Of what floats right above you
You are oblivious to the things that exist just above your head
And I'll think about it all the time how I wish your burdens could be mine so they would not bother you
I constantly contemplate how I desire to shoulder your struggles so that they wouldn't trouble you
Cuz I don't know what to do
Because I am unsure of how to handle the situation
I don't want to spend my time falling backwards against the locked door of ours looking for something more useful than the truth
I have no interest in wasting my time attempting to force our relationship to work and searching for something more beneficial than genuine honesty
And I walk with my eyes on the ground
I move forward while keeping my gaze downward
Where no solstice would be found
In a place where there is no sign of relief or tranquility
Still I think about it all the time how I wish your burdens could be mine so they would not bother you
Yet, I persistently reflect on my longing to bear your hardships so that they would no longer trouble you
Cuz that's better than the truth
Because it seems more preferable than facing the reality
And you battle the same demons every night
Every night, you struggle with the same internal conflicts and challenges
Lie awake wondering if it's still worth the fight
You remain sleepless, contemplating whether the ongoing struggle is still worthwhile
And I don't know what to say to you but something to the effect
I am uncertain of the words to express to you, but it would convey a similar sentiment
Of we're all pretending too
That we are all engaging in some form of pretense or facade
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Written by: Casey Bolles
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