They Don't Care
Fastbacks Lyrics


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They don't really care for you.
They don't wanna know what you're going through.
They will never do anything for you.
They won't move an inch they don't have to.

I'll try anything I can do.
I will walk as far as I have to.
Walk around the world if I have to prove
This world isn't here for me and you!

I'll do anything I can
Storm across their patriotic land
Scraping flag decalls off of custom vans
Yellow ribbons round the garbage cans.





You'll find anything you want if you look for it long enough.
Anything you need you'll have, but you will look long.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fastbacks' song "They Don't Care" reflect a sense of disillusionment and frustration with society and a rejection of the notion that people can count on others to care for them. The repetition of the phrase "They don't really care for you" underscores the idea that people are often alone in their struggles and cannot rely on others for support. The lyrics also suggest that people may need to take extreme measures to prove that they are willing to fight for what they believe in and challenge the status quo. The lines "I'll try anything I can do/ I will walk as far as I have to/ Walk around the world if I have to prove/ This world isn't here for me and you!" convey a message of perseverance and a willingness to go to great lengths to make a point.


In the next verse, the lyrics take on a more political tone. The lines "I'll do anything I can/ Storm across their patriotic land/ Scraping flag decals off of custom vans/ Yellow ribbons round the garbage cans" suggest a rejection of blind patriotism and a desire to challenge traditional symbols of nationalism. The image of "yellow ribbons round the garbage cans" is particularly striking, as it subverts the common practice of tying yellow ribbons around trees as a symbol of support for troops overseas. Overall, the song is a powerful expression of frustration with the state of society and a call to action for listeners to take a stand for what they believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

They don't really care for you.
These people don't have genuine concern or interest for you.


They don't wanna know what you're going through.
These people aren't curious or empathic enough to understand your experiences.


They will never do anything for you.
These people won't help, assist or support you in any way.


They won't move an inch they don't have to.
These people simply won't expend any more effort than they must.


I'll try anything I can do.
I will do my best to overcome these difficulties.


I will walk as far as I have to.
I am willing to go the distance to achieve what I need.


Walk around the world if I have to prove
I am prepared to travel to great lengths to demonstrate.


This world isn't here for me and you!
It's evident that this world doesn't serve or care for us.


I'll do anything I can
I'll employ any strategy possible to solve this problem.


Storm across their patriotic land
I'll traverse this country with my conviction and passion.


Scraping flag decals off of custom vans
I will remove any superficial token of nationalistic indoctrination.


Yellow ribbons round the garbage cans.
These ribbons of symbolism are discarded and neglected.


You'll find anything you want if you look for it long enough.
A determined search will eventually yield what you are seeking.


Anything you need you'll have, but you will look long.
Obtaining what you actually require demands persistence and patience.




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Written by: KURT BLOCH

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