Careless
Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra Lyrics
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That's why we answered loves call
Now that you've got what you wanted
You don't seem to want it at all
Careless
Now that you've got me loving you
You're careless
You break up appointments and think you are smart
If you're not careful you'll break my heart
Careless
Now that my bridges all are burned
You're careless
Careless in things where I'm concerned
Are you just careless, as you seem to be
Or do you just care less for me?
The lyrics of "Careless" by Dick Jurgens featuring Eddy Howard are about a person who wanted love and now that they have it, they don't seem to care about it anymore. The first verse talks about how the person was looking for love and they found it, but now they don't seem to care about it at all. The chorus talks about how they are being careless in everything they do and how they could end up breaking the other person's heart. The second verse talks about how the other person's bridges have been burned and that the person is careless in things concerning them. The song ends with a question of whether the person is truly careless or if they just don't care for the other person anymore.
The lyrics of "Careless" are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship where one person seems to be indifferent or uncaring about the other person's feelings. It is a reminder that when we get what we desire, it is important to appreciate and take care of it, otherwise we risk losing it forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Love was the thing that you wanted
You desired love and pursued it
That's why we answered loves call
We responded to the call of love since you desired it
Now that you've got what you wanted
Now that you've obtained your desire for love
You don't seem to want it at all
You no longer desire love, despite attaining it
Careless
You're neglectful and lacking in caution
Now that you've got me loving you
Since I love you now
You're careless
Your actions show neglect and lack of prudence
Careless in everything you do
You exhibit carelessness in all your actions
You break up appointments and think you are smart
You cancel plans and believe you're clever
If you're not careful you'll break my heart
If you're not cautious, you'll cause me emotional pain
Now that my bridges all are burned
Since I've lost access to all avenues of escape
You're careless
You show neglect despite the consequences
Careless in things where I'm concerned
You exhibit carelessness in matters concerning me
Are you just careless, as you seem to be
Are you only negligent in your actions, as it appears
Or do you just care less for me?
Or do you simply hold no regard for my feelings?
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEW QUADLING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@paprikash1877
a fantastic song. My fathers favorite singer and song !!!!!
@620film
I've always liked the trumpet solo at the end!
@tiancrissmoreno6923
Notable❤
@arlenestacko3647
My mom use to listen to his band in the 40s.
@Trombonology
This side is one of those that has a time capsule quality about it, so representative it is of its time. Eddy's straightforward and sincere reading of the sentimental lyrics made this one the best treatment of this tune when it was new. His '46 interpretation, under his own name, is even better.
@benzo4029
Such a lovely romantic tune to recall the 40's by! I first heard it played by George Wright on a theatre organ, and how he would build up those lush chords was amazing. I bet this Jurgen's version earned a million nickels dropped into those Wurlitzer jukeboxes back in the day!
@deannalynnkennedy754
One of my grandpas favorite songs
@Bigbadwhitecracker
I think this was the song that introduced me to Eddy Howard on a "music of your life" station in Fort Lauderdale some 40 years ago.
@tvank9703
This is the song I learned from Delano Calif radio station KCHJ in 1967, but that was Howard's later Mercury recording.
@davechristian5060
What's the definition of (sic)?