Who Will Care?
Hazel O 'Connor Lyrics
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Hoping someone might phone
Did she crawl out of bed, scratch her head
Look in the mirror and think she was dead
Who will care? Who will care?
Did she thrown on her clothes and
Walk slowly to the door
Go into town hoping to score
And when that's not enough then life starts to get tough
Who will care? Who will care?
Did she die in the cold
Was she scared to be old
Nobody knows where and old loner goes
At the end of the line
And on one grey day some children at play
Saw her dead body, thought it was funny
Oh look at that lady on the ground fast asleep
Nobody knew her so nobody weeps
Who will care? Who will care?
Did she die in the cold
Was she scared to be old
Nobody knows where and old loner goes
At the end of the line
Did she? Did she? Who was she?
The lyrics to Hazel O'Connor's song "Who Will Care?" depict the story of an unknown woman who is experiencing loneliness, desperation, and ultimately, a tragic end. The song begins by questioning whether this woman wakes up cold and alone, yearning for someone to reach out to her. The lyrics continue to describe her actions, as she gets out of bed, looks in the mirror feeling lifeless, and wonders if anyone will care about her.
The narrative then shifts to her going into town in search of a man who can provide for her, but even when she finds someone, it is not enough to escape the harsh realities of life. The song poses the question once again, asking who will care for her in these moments of despair. The lyrics suggest that she ends up dying alone, possibly in the cold, and the sadness lies in the fact that nobody knows her or pays attention to her fate. The final verse emphasizes how even children, who stumble upon her lifeless body, see it as a mere curiosity rather than a cause for grief or concern.
This song shines a light on the often overlooked and marginalized individuals in society. It explores themes of isolation, desperation, and the inherent human need for connection and compassion. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and caring for those who may be struggling in silence.
Line by Line Meaning
Did she wake up cold and alone
Did she awaken feeling cold and isolated
Hoping someone might phone
Hoping for a phone call from someone
Did she crawl out of bed, scratch her head
Did she reluctantly get out of bed, feeling confused
Look in the mirror and think she was dead
Looked in the mirror and felt lifeless
Who will care? Who will care?
Wondering if anyone will show concern or compassion
Did she throw on her clothes and
Did she hastily put on her clothes and
Walk slowly to the door
Walked to the door with a sense of melancholy
Go into town hoping to score
Went into town hoping to find something
Did she find her a man who said he'd give her all he can
Did she find a man who promised to provide everything she needs
And when that's not enough then life starts to get tough
And when his efforts are insufficient, life becomes difficult
Who will care? Who will care?
Who will show concern? Who will show compassion?
Did she die in the cold
Did she pass away in the cold
Was she scared to be old
Was she afraid of growing old
Nobody knows where an old loner goes
No one knows where a lonely elderly person goes
At the end of the line
At the final stage of life
And on one grey day some children at play
And one day, when the sky was gray, some children playing
Saw her dead body, thought it was funny
Saw her lifeless body and found it amusing
Oh look at that lady on the ground fast asleep
Oh, observe that lady lying on the ground appearing to be deeply asleep
Nobody knew her so nobody weeps
No one knew her well enough to mourn her
Who will care? Who will care?
Who will show concern? Who will show compassion?
Did she die in the cold
Did she pass away in the cold
Was she scared to be old
Was she afraid of growing old
Nobody knows where an old loner goes
No one knows the destination of an elderly person who lives in solitude
At the end of the line
At the final stage of life
Did she? Did she? Who was she?
Did she exist? Did she exist? Who was she?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAZEL THEREASA O'CONNOR
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