1) A 1990s power-pop band form… Read Full Bio ↴At least 4 bands have used this name:
1) A 1990s power-pop band formed by Vocalist Sheppard, guitarist Joey Sykes, drummer Billy Alemaghides, and bassist Pete Savad.
2) A 1980s Japanese hardcore punk/noisecore band in the vein of Confuse and Gasmask.
3) An alternative rock band formed in 2008 from Glasgow, Scotland heavily influenced by The Smiths.
4) A shoegaze/post-rock band from Columbia, MO similar to Mogwai and Explosions in the Sky, with an electronic influence akin to The Album Leaf.
I Don't Care
Coward Lyrics
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and Im lucky youre still around
cant afford to let you go
and Im never gonna let you know
so I call my mom
said mom can you me
baby can I help
In Coward's song "I Don't Care," the lyrics express the fear of losing someone that is important to the singer. The first line, "can't afford to let you down," shows the importance of this person to the singer, and how much they need them in their life. The fear of this person leaving is also expressed in the line, "can't afford to let you go." The singer is scared that if this person found out how much they mean to them, they might leave.
The line "so I call my mom" shows that the singer is seeking comfort and support from someone else. They are afraid to show vulnerability to the person they are singing about, and instead turn to their mother for help. This shows that the singer does not feel secure enough to express their feelings to the person they care about.
Overall, "I Don't Care" is a song about fear of losing someone important and the struggle to express vulnerability to them. The singer's fear and insecurity are expressed implicitly in the lyrics, and the need for external support is shown through the reference to the singer's mother.
Line by Line Meaning
cant afford to let you down
I cannot bear the thought of disappointing you and failing to meet your expectations.
and Im lucky youre still around
I am grateful that despite my flaws and shortcomings, you are still present in my life.
cant afford to let you go
I cannot bear the thought of losing you and being without you in my life.
and Im never gonna let you know
I am afraid to express my feelings and reveal my vulnerability to you, so I will keep them hidden.
so I call my mom
When I am feeling overwhelmed and helpless, my instinct is to reach out to my mother for comfort and support.
said mom can you me
I asked my mother if she could be there for me and provide the emotional support I need.
baby can I help
My mother asked me if she could do anything to alleviate my stress and anxiety.
cause I know youre scared
My mother understands my fears and anxieties, and she knows how to comfort and support me when I am feeling vulnerable.
Writer(s): Leijuonia Sutton, Sarai Howard, Odell Wicker, Derrick Hodge, Henry Vincent Higgins, Shawn Mc Donald
Contributed by Samantha B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wigglebeewoo
This song was hot for a quick minute on WAAF 107.3 in Boston. Opie and Anthony used to play it all the time... I was obsessed with it when it came out- I remember I made a tape recording of it off the radio. This is why youtube is amazing!
@jeremysaffer
Their singer Shep Goodman (look him up) is one of the biggest producers in music. unreal. I know the band Coward, I know Shep, had no idea that Shep was the singer of Coward until recently.
@BleedingCello
Only 12k views on this gem. Crazy.
@xiusstak8898
hot rockin... i miss this band
@mclifep
I got this record in college, never saw the video until now. Great! Brady Bunch Idol concept love it!
@rupertpumpkin5388
to this day the chorus pops into my head on a regular basis. well done coward! saw them for think it was 95.5 summer concert series with damnbuilders. don't quote me, was a long time ago. good stage presence
@seanobrien9397
I found a copy of the unreleased demo album at a local CD shop in the late 90s. Still have it. Never heard anything about them after this song stopped getting air play, but always wished I could have seen them live.
@seanarmao7385
I can't believe I found this! I loved these guys when Thrid eye blind was big. Haven't heard them since the late 90s. I need to get that CD but can't find it.
@celestecousineau1982
You guys will always and forever be the band that I wish (chuckles) that made it big and didn't. Forever in my heart!
💗💗💗
@shep7965
Thank you!