The song has been described as a very political track by Patrick Stump, the lead vocalist of the band, but not political in the traditional sense; more about the politics of a relationship. Stump has said that this song is about the superficiality and selfishness that is associated with pop culture. He said the chorus is very catchy and anthemic, yet very vacuous and empty.
I Don't Care
Fall Out Boy Lyrics
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I dare you to say they taste the same,
Let the leaves fall off in the summer
And let December glow in flames
Erase myself and let go,
Start it over again in Mexico
These friends, they don't love you
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
Oh, take a chance, let your body get a tolerance,
I'm not a chance, but a heat wave in your pants
Pull a breath like another cigarette,
Pawn shop heart trading up, said no
I'm the oracle in my chest,
Let the guitar scream like a fascist,
Sweat it out, shut your mouth,
Free love on the streets, but
In the alley it ain't that cheap now
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
Said-a, I don't care just a-what you think,
As long as it's about me, you said-a
I don't care just what you think,
As long as it's about me, you said-a
I don't care (I don't care)
You said I don't care (I don't care)
Said I don't care, I don't care
I don't care (I don't care), I said-a, I don't care
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
I don't care what you think,
As long as it's about me
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
The song "I Don't Care" by Fall Out Boy is a commentary on the shallow nature of fame and the desire for attention. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to go to any length to be noticed, even if it means erasing their past and starting over in a new place. The line "Say my name, and his in the same breath, I dare you to say they taste the same," is a clear message that the singer is unique and cannot be compared to anyone else.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer doesn't care what other people think of them, as long as they are being talked about. The line "The best of us can find happiness in misery" suggests that even when things are going badly, the singer is still fulfilled by the attention they receive.
The second verse continues to explore the idea of fame, with lyrics like "These friends, they don't love you, they just love the hotel suites, now." The singer is suggesting that their friends are only around for the perks of fame and fortune, rather than any genuine connection.
Overall, "I Don't Care" is a sharp critique of celebrity culture, calling out the superficiality and emptiness that often comes with fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Say my name, and his in the same breath,
Challenge you to mention my name and his name together
I dare you to say they taste the same,
Challenge you to say that we are the same
Let the leaves fall off in the summer
Accepting changes
And let December glow in flames
Embracing the fall
Erase myself and let go,
Letting go of my old self
Start it over again in Mexico
Starting anew in a new location
These friends, they don't love you
Being with someone just for material things
They just love the hotel suites, now
Only care about luxurious things
I don't care what you think,
Not caring about your opinion
As long as it's about me
Only concerned about myself
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
Finding happiness in sad situations
Oh, take a chance, let your body get a tolerance,
Taking chances and gaining endurance
I'm not a chance, but a heat wave in your pants
Not a gamble, but something desirable
Pull a breath like another cigarette,
Taking a deep breath
Pawn shop heart trading up, said no
No longer settling for less
I'm the oracle in my chest,
Being in control of my own destiny
Let the guitar scream like a fascist,
Letting the music express strong emotions
Sweat it out, shut your mouth,
Working hard and keeping quiet
Free love on the streets, but
Love is free and available
In the alley it ain't that cheap now
It's different in the harsh realities of life
Said-a, I don't care just a-what you think,
Repeating that I don't care about your opinion
You said-a I don't care just what you think,
Pointing out that you also don't care about what I think
I don't care (I don't care)
Emphasizing the fact that I don't care
You said I don't care (I don't care)
Reiterating that you also don't care
Said I don't care, I don't care
Stating again that I don't care
I don't care (I don't care), I said-a, I don't care
Final reminder that I don't care about your opinion
I don't care what you think,
Repeating that I don't care about your opinion
As long as it's about me
Only concerned about myself
The best of us can find happiness, in misery
Finding happiness in sad situations
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Peter Wentz, Patrick Stump, Joseph Trohman, Andrew Hurley, Norman Greenbaum
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KellieBeam
All I can imagine Patrick doing after filming these scenes is apologizing a lot.
@sibora4069
Ikr
@TaylahPlays
The people they done that stuff to probably got paid. If not IKR!
@KellieBeam
even if they were paid, I can still see him apologizing.
@f0xyLuv
Kellie Beam You know this stuff ain't taken seriously, right? xD They all know each other and worked together - they got paid and met rock stars. Why would he apologize afterwards when it was all made up from the beginning? :D
@KellieBeam
because he is such a sweet guy, he never does anything like this.
@gothgf5754
I ALWAYS FORGET ABOUT THE FUCKING CAT WITH THE SPAGHETTI
@taanadown2569
it Soooo annoying ....whyyyyy😭😭
@littlepanzo4425
it more fucking funny than annoying lol
@nellymarcelle
He's just creepy.