He made his theatrical debut this summer in the film Girl Most Likely, opposite Kristen Wiig, Annett Benning and Matt Dillon. The film follows a semi-successful playwright (Wiig) who fakes a suicide attempt to get her ex-boyfriend’s attention. After her plan is foiled, she moves back to New Jersey with her drug addict mom (Benning). When she returns home, she falls for the younger boy band wannabe Lee (Criss).
Criss is quickly becoming one of the most sought after actors and musicians of his generation. He has gone from YouTube sensation to a six‐time Billboard charting musician and composer, who currently stars as Blaine Anderson on Fox's Emmy and Golden Globe Award‐winning series Glee. Criss made his Broadway debut last January as J. Pierrepont Finch in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. With Criss as the leading man, the revival made just under $4 million – the most lucrative three weeks of its 11‐month run.
After making a splash as a guest star on the second season of Glee, Criss was quickly promoted to a series regular. His breakout performance of Katy Perry's “Teenage Dream” in his first episode set a milestone for Glee. The song debuted at #1 on Billboard for the first time in the show’s history and sold over 200,000 tracks in its first week. Criss made his first major television appearance in 2009 as Josh Burton on ABC’s Eastwick, with Rebecca Romijn, Lindsay Price and Jaime Ray Newman, and also appeared in CBS’ Cold Case.
Prior to his television career, the San Francisco native pursued his acting degree at the University of Michigan. In his senior year, Criss and his friends created a Harry Potter musical parody entitled, A Very Potter Musical as a fun project for their classmates, friends and other Harry Potter fans. Along with starring as the boy wizard himself, Criss also lent several of his songs to be used in the show. Within weeks of posting the musical online, it became a YouTube hit, garnering millions of views and musical theater‐world attention.
Using A Very Potter Musical as a springboard, Criss and his writing partners started StarKid Productions. Within a year, they wrote and produced subsequent online hits, Me and My Dick and A Very Potter Sequel, the latter of which he wrote all the music and lyrics for. As a result, the StarKid brand has grown to become just as popular as the shows themselves, spawning an enormous cult following from all over the world. Having established their home base in Chicago, StarKid Productions wrapped their latest original musical comedy with a two‐week sold out run in February 2012. Entitled Starship, Criss was responsible for the music and lyrics.
Criss and StarKid Productions appeared on the Billboard charts through four separate releases – all within the year 2012. These include the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Cast Album for “Starship,” the #11 spot on Billboard's Top Cast Albums with their cast soundtrack for the original musical “Me and My Dick,” along with the #19 spot on the Top Compilations chart for “A Very StarKid Album,” and the #30 spot on Billboard's Heatseekers chart with Criss’ self‐released EP “Human.” With overwhelming success on the music charts, Criss has defied what many try to achieve under various music genres. “Human” was released as an acoustic collection of 5 original songs, differing greatly from the more Broadway‐esque music found on “Me and My Dick” and the pop‐rock stylings featured on “A Very Starkid Album.”
I Don't Mind
Darren Criss Lyrics
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The what, when, how, or where
Folks may try to laugh and make a fuss
They'll try to make shit hard for us
But Baby, I don't care
Darling, I don't mind
What they think they'll find
At least I've still got you to hold
So, darling I don't mind
Cause I'll be the one to hold you
When the nights are cold
And although I know I told you
I will tell you forever more that
I don't give a damn
If they can't understand
Of all the things that we have learned
They're nothing as far as I'm concerned
So I don't give a damn
Cause I'll be the one to hold you
When the nights are cold
And although I know I told you
I will tell you forever more that
Babe, it ain't no thing
That viper venom sting
Cause even if it got your goat
I'd kiss you with the antidote
So babe, it ain't no thing
Darling, I don't care
Baby I don't, baby I don't mind
The song “I Don’t Mind” by Darren Criss is an empowering love song that tells the story of two people in a loving relationship. The singer is reassuring his partner that he doesn't care about what other people think or say, as long as he's got his lover by his side. While others try to make things difficult for them, he promises to always be there for them no matter what. The lyrics convey a message of love, acceptance and not letting other people's opinions interfere with what truly matters.
The song is full of imagery and metaphors that paint a vivid picture of the singer's love for his partner. For instance, when he says “even if it got your goat, I'd kiss you with the antidote,” he's implying that no matter what life throws at them, they will always find a way to overcome it together. Furthermore, the line “of all the things that we have learned, they're nothing as far as I'm concerned,” suggests that the love between the two of them is the most important thing in their lives.
In short, “I Don't Mind” is a powerful love song that encourages love, acceptance and not letting others' opinions affect one's relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I don't care
I am not worried or bothered by anything.
The what, when, how, or where
I am unfazed by any details associated with the situation.
Folks may try to laugh and make a fuss
People will try to ridicule and make trouble for us.
They'll try to make shit hard for us
They will attempt to cause difficulties for us.
But Baby, I don't care
Regardless of their attempts, I remain unfazed.
Darling, I don't mind
I am unconcerned by any negative opinions others may have.
What they think they'll find
The outcome of their search for information is irrelevant.
Of all the secrets they have told,
The information they have shared is insignificant.
At least I've still got you to hold
Despite their attempts, I still have you by my side.
So, darling I don't mind
Therefore, their opinions do not impact my love for you.
Cause I'll be the one to hold you
I will always be there for you.
When the nights are cold
Especially during difficult times.
And although I know I told you
Even though I have told you before.
I will tell you forever more that
I will continue to assure you always that
I don't give a damn
I do not care at all.
If they can't understand
Whether or not others comprehend our situation is irrelevant.
Of all the things we have learned
What we have discovered together is most important to me.
They're nothing as far as I'm concerned
In my view, they hold no significance.
So I don't give a damn
Therefore, I do not care what others say or do.
Babe, it ain't no thing
It is not a big deal, my love.
That viper venom sting
Even if something harmful comes our way.
Cause even if it got your goat
Even if it upsets or angers you.
I'd kiss you with the antidote
I will take care of you and ease your pain and worry.
So babe, it ain't no thing
It is not a concern, my love.
Darling, I don't care
I am steadfast in my love and commitment to you.
Baby I don't, baby I don't mind
I am unwavering in my feelings towards you, my love.
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ANDRIANTAVY Mialy
Baby, I don’t care-
'Bout "what, when, how, or where.”
Folks are laughing, try'n to make a fuss
They’ll try to make things out for us
But baby I don’t care
Darling, I don’t mind
What they think they’ll find
Of all the secrets they have told
At least I’ve still got you to hold
So darling
I don’t mind
‘Cause I’ll be the one to hold you
When the nights are cold
And although I know I’ve told you
I will tell you forever more
That I don’t give a damn
If they can understand
Of all the things that I have learned
They’re nothing, far as I’m concerned…
So I don’t give a damn
‘Cause I’ll be the one to hold you
When the nights are cold
And although I know I’ve told you
I will tell you forever more that
Babe, it ain’t no thing-
That viper venom’s sting
‘Cause even if it got your goat
Well, I’d kiss you with the antidote
So, babe, it ain’t no thing
And darling, I don’t care
No baby I don’t
Baby, I don’t mind
Kisses from Madagascar!! Love U so muuuch Darren!! since the beginning!!!
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Why is Darren so perfect? Like literally. He's perfect. He's totally awesome
Weirdo
I couldn't agree more!
🌪️Tabatha wolf🌪️
Ooooooou yes darren are perfect
💜Jaydyn Nelson💜
The AVPM REFERENCE!😂😂😂😂
Galáxias_falls
He’s Harry freakin Potter!!!
Totallyawesome
Are you kidding me? He's supermegafoxyhot!
Tony
I just found Darren Criss 3 days ago thanks to Glee. Guess that there are plenty of awesomely talented human being out there in this world and Darren Criss is definitely one of the best. Just got so deeply obsessed with him lately as I got so much inspiration from him for my life now. Thank you, Darren. What an artist!
kiera bean
@Flo.T me three!
Flo.T
Me too ! I discovered him in Hollywood first and then in Glee and I just love his voice, I’m gonna listen to all his songs and cover now !
Diane Casserly
Sounds just like what I am experiencing also -I only watched the first season of Glee with my son so I had no idea who Blaine was -I have been enjoying everything that Darren Criss has been doing -via Facebook and YouTube