Streetlight Manifesto-Giving Up Giving In
Catch 22/Streetlight Manifesto Lyrics
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I don't care if you care, or if you understand,
Cause I'm a little kid and I've got little problems yeah, and
I don't give a shit if you don't even understand,
I got me (But I got me)
That's all I need (that's all I need)
And I live comfortably (and I live comfortably)
And I sleep peacefully
I got no cash, got no girl, got the world in the palm of my hand,
I don't care if you care, or if you understand,
Cause I'm a little kid and I've got little problems yeah, and
I don't give a shit if you don't even understand,
I got me (well I got me)
That's all I need (that's all I need)
And I live comfortably (and I live comfortably)
And I sleep peacefully
GO!
I give up,
I don't wanna hear,
I don't wanna be near,
You, your friends, your dime a dozen miseries,
I don't care if you care about the way you wear your hair,
Your shoes, your idiot attitude,
Don't stop cause I wanna hear your problems,
Don't stop cause I wanna help you solve them,
Don't stop whatever I might say got a problem,
About your day, I'm moving things out the way.
I GIVE UP!
I GOT NO CASH!
The lyrics to Streetlight Manifesto's song "Giving Up Giving In" convey a sense of resignation and indifference towards societal norms and expectations. The singer declares that despite having no money or romantic partner, they are content with themselves and their current situation. They don't care if others don't understand their perspective or problems because they are a "little kid" with "little problems." The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer only needs themselves to live comfortably and sleep peacefully. However, towards the end of the song, the singer expresses frustration and exhaustion with the negativity and complaints of others, declaring that they "give up" and don't want to be near it anymore.
Overall, the theme of individualism and self-reliance is prevalent throughout the song. The singer rejects the idea that their worth is determined by external factors such as money or relationships and values their own peace of mind over society's expectations. The line "I don't care if you care about the way you wear your hair, your shoes, your idiot attitude" highlights this rejection of superficial standards.
Line by Line Meaning
I got no cash, got no girl, got the world in the palm of my hand,
I don't have any money or relationship, but I have control over my life.
I don't care if you care, or if you understand,
I am not concerned about your opinion or comprehension.
Cause I'm a little kid and I've got little problems yeah, and
I may seem immature, but my issues are still valid.
I don't give a shit if you don't even understand,
Your lack of understanding doesn't bother me.
I got me (But I got me)
I am self-reliant.
That's all I need (that's all I need)
I am content with myself and my situation.
And I live comfortably (and I live comfortably)
I am satisfied with my life.
And I sleep peacefully
I am at peace with myself and my surroundings.
GO!
Let's get moving!
I give up,
I surrender.
I don't wanna hear,
I don't want to listen.
I don't wanna be near,
I don't want to be in your presence.
You, your friends, your dime a dozen miseries,
You and your friends share common and unimportant problems.
I don't care if you care about the way you wear your hair,
I am not interested in your appearance preferences.
Your shoes, your idiot attitude,
I don't care about your shoes or your foolish behavior.
Don't stop cause I wanna hear your problems,
Don't quit because I want to know your issues.
Don't stop cause I wanna help you solve them,
Don't quit because I want to assist you in resolving them.
Don't stop whatever I might say got a problem,
Don't stop whatever I might say because I might have a solution.
About your day, I'm moving things out the way.
I am clearing the path for whatever comes your way today.
I GIVE UP!
I am giving up!
I GOT NO CASH!
I am broke!
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