I Don't Mind
Caspar Babypants Lyrics

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I don't know how the chorus goes cause I don't remember this song

might have been about a snake but I can't remember the verse
might have been about a poodle but I can't remember the words
might have been about a bear but I can't remember the parts
it's all just a blank now how in the heck does it start?

I don't remember this song (can't remember this)

I don't remember this song (can't remember this)
I don't know how the chorus goes cause I don't remember this song

but I know I wrote a song I think it was about fish
I know I wrote a song I think it was about pigs
I know I wrote a song I think it was about bananas
I know I wrote a song but - I - can't - re - mem - ber - the - beat

I don't remember this song (can't remember this)
I don't remember this song (can't remember this)
I don't know how the chorus goes cause I don't remember this song

but I will always remember this bridge I will always remember this bridge
it is so important to the overall structure of the song I can't recall

I don't remember this song (can't remember this)

I don't remember this song (can't remember this)
I don't know how the chorus goes but I do remember the big finish

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Don't Mind" by Caspar Babypants are comically ironic, as the singer claims to have forgotten the words and tune to a song he once wrote. He humorously hints at the topic of the song being snakes, poodles, bears, and other animals, but he cannot recall the exact lyrics or melody. The chorus repeats the line "I don't remember this song" three times, emphasizing the singer's frustration at his inability to remember his own creation.

Despite his forgetfulness, the song ends on a positive note, as the singer remembers the bridge and the "big finish" of the song. In essence, the song is a quirky commentary on the human mind's fallibility and tendency to forget things that were once important. The overall structure of the song, including the forgotten parts, ironic repetition, and memorable finish, add to its playful and self-aware nature.

Overall, the song is a light-hearted take on the human experience of forgetting things, such as a song one has written. The humor and irony in the lyrics make it relatable, and the musical composition adds to the fun and whimsical atmosphere.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know how the chorus goes cause I don't remember this song
I'm not sure about the chorus since I don't remember anything about this song

might have been about a snake but I can't remember the verse
Perhaps the song was about a serpent, but I have no recollection of the lyrics

might have been about a poodle but I can't remember the words
Maybe it was about a puppy, but I can't recall the lyrics

might have been about a bear but I can't remember the parts
It could have been related to a bear, but I can't seem to recollect its elements

it's all just a blank now how in the heck does it start?
I've completely forgotten about this song, I wonder how it even began

but I know I wrote a song I think it was about fish
However, I do recall writing a song about fishes, I'm just not sure about the details

I know I wrote a song I think it was about pigs
I'm quite certain that I wrote a song about pigs, but the specifics escape me

I know I wrote a song I think it was about bananas
I'm positive that I penned a song about bananas, but the exact contents of it elude me

I know I wrote a song but - I - can't - re - mem - ber - the - beat
I definitely wrote a song, but unfortunately, I cannot seem to remember its rhythm

but I will always remember this bridge I will always remember this bridge
However, there is one part of the song, the bridge, that I can recall vividly and will always remember

it is so important to the overall structure of the song I can't recall
The bridge was crucial in making the song, although I can't quite recall how the rest of it went

I don't know how the chorus goes but I do remember the big finish
Even though the chorus eludes me, I do remember the powerful and memorable conclusion of the song

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Written by: Chris Ballew

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