The_Only_Thing_I_Care_About
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She had the eyes of someone older
I have the eyes that wander 'round
I couldn't see what really mattered

Caught hell from my boss
Don't care about my job
Caught a cold from the rain
Don't care if I'm cold
Played every record that I own today
But the only thing I care about got away

She was a walking work of art
I am a broken wind-up toy
I thought I knew what really mattered

Got a flat on the road
Don't care about my car
Lost 26 bucks
Don't care about my rent
Caught every episode on TV today
But the only thing I care about got away

She had a brilliant future
I have a past
I have my memories
But they're fading fast
Caught hell from my boss
Don't care about my job
Caught a cold from the rain
Don't care if I'm cold
Played every record that I own today




But the only thing I care about got away
The only thing I care about got away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to E's song "The Only Thing I Care About" tell the story of someone who is lost, wandering through life and feeling unfulfilled. The first verse juxtaposes the eyes of two different people - she has the eyes of someone older, while the singer has eyes that wander aimlessly. It sets up a clear contrast between someone who knows what they want and someone who is still searching.


As the song progresses, the singer recounts various things that have happened to them, including getting into trouble with their boss, catching a cold from the rain, and losing money. They also mention watching TV all day and playing every record they own, indicating a lack of purpose or direction. Through it all, though, one thing remains clear: the only thing the singer truly cares about has escaped them.


The final verse adds another layer to the story by introducing the idea of a brilliant future versus a fading past. The singer appears to be stuck in the present, unable to find their way forward. The repetition of the lines about the boss and the rain further reinforces this sense of stagnation. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of finding meaning and purpose in life.


Line by Line Meaning

She had the eyes of someone older
She had a maturity and wisdom beyond her years


I have the eyes that wander 'round
I have a lack of focus and direction


I couldn't see what really mattered
I was too distracted and disconnected to recognize what was truly important


Caught hell from my boss
Received harsh criticism from my supervisor


Don't care about my job
Feel indifferent and detached towards my work


Caught a cold from the rain
Developed an illness from exposure to the elements


Don't care if I'm cold
Feel unaffected and indifferent towards the physical discomfort of being cold


Played every record that I own today
Indulged in all of my personal pleasures and entertainment options


But the only thing I care about got away
Despite my attempts at distraction, my true source of happiness and fulfillment has eluded me


She was a walking work of art
She possessed a beauty and grace that were truly captivating


I am a broken wind-up toy
I am dysfunctional and unable to function properly or bring joy to myself or others


I thought I knew what really mattered
I was under the mistaken impression that my distractions and temporary sources of pleasure were truly important


Got a flat on the road
Experienced a problem with my means of transportation


Don't care about my car
Feel indifferent towards my vehicle and the inconvenience of it being unusable


Lost 26 bucks
Suffered a financial loss


Don't care about my rent
Feel apathetic towards my financial responsibilities and obligations


Caught every episode on TV today
Indulged in excessive television watching


The only thing I care about got away
My true source of happiness and fulfillment has remained out of reach


She had a brilliant future
She had tremendous potential for success and achievement


I have a past
I have a history of failures and regrets


I have my memories
I possess a collection of experiences and events from my past


But they're fading fast
But these memories are becoming increasingly distant and less significant


Caught hell from my boss
Received harsh criticism from my supervisor


Don't care about my job
Feel indifferent and detached towards my work


Caught a cold from the rain
Developed an illness from exposure to the elements


Don't care if I'm cold
Feel unaffected and indifferent towards the physical discomfort of being cold


Played every record that I own today
Indulged in all of my personal pleasures and entertainment options


But the only thing I care about got away
Despite my attempts at distraction, my true source of happiness and fulfillment has eluded me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT, PARTHENON HUXLEY

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Jordy Boothy

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