Don't Care
Hot Left Pole Lyrics


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I don't care
If the sun doesn't shine
I don't care
If it rains all the time
I don't care
If you leave me behind
I don't care
If you'll never be mine

I don't care
If the wind doesn't blow
I don't care
If the river doesn't flow
I don't care
How far you go
I don't care
If you never come home

I don't care
Who's climbing the walls
I don't care
If the government falls
I don't care
Whose name you call




I don't care
About you at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Care" by Hot Left Pole convey a sense of indifference and detachment from external circumstances and other people. The repetition of "I don't care" emphasizes a state of emotional detachment, suggesting that the singer has reached a point of apathy towards various aspects of their life.


The opening lines, "I don't care if the sun doesn't shine, I don't care if it rains all the time," illustrate the singer's indifference towards the unpredictable and uncontrollable nature of the weather. It symbolizes their ability to remain unaffected by external conditions and highlights their emotional resilience.


The subsequent lines, "I don't care if you leave me behind, I don't care if you'll never be mine," reveal a detachment from personal relationships. The singer expresses that they are unconcerned about being abandoned or rejected, suggesting a level of self-assuredness and self-reliance.


As the song continues, the lyrics extend beyond personal relationships and address societal and political issues. The lines, "I don't care who's climbing the walls, I don't care if the government falls," convey a disinterest in the larger events or crises happening around them. This indifference suggests a desire to detach from the chaos and turmoil of the world, perhaps as a means of self-preservation.


The repeated refrain of "I don't care," combined with the dismissive tone of the final line, "I don't care about you at all," further emphasizes the singer's emotional detachment and unwillingness to invest in people or situations. The song as a whole presents an image of someone who has built emotional walls and prioritizes their own well-being above all else.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If the sun doesn't shine
It doesn't matter if there is no happiness or positivity


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If it rains all the time
It doesn't matter if life is filled with hardships and challenges


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If you leave me behind
It doesn't matter if you abandon or reject me


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If you'll never be mine
It doesn't matter if I can never have a romantic relationship with you


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If the wind doesn't blow
It doesn't matter if there is no change or movement


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If the river doesn't flow
It doesn't matter if there is stagnation or lack of progress


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


How far you go
It doesn't matter how distant or unreachable you become


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If you never come home
It doesn't matter if you never return or stay away indefinitely


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


Who's climbing the walls
It doesn't matter who is experiencing distress or chaos


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


If the government falls
It doesn't matter if the political system collapses


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


Whose name you call
It doesn't matter whose attention or affection you seek


I don't care
I have no emotional investment or attachment


About you at all
I have zero concern or interest in you




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Written by: Jared Booth

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