You Don't Care
Jon and Robin Lyrics


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Never could you know the truth
That's something you won't listen to
You're not equipped and you know it
But it's important you should know that, yeah

I got problems too
Fighting demons, girl
This ain't all 'bout you, yeah, yeah
It's not all 'bout you
Cut that scripted shit
Don't dismiss my truth, yeah

Say you want what you don't want, yeah (don't want, yeah)
Still tryna get you out my hair, yeah
Say you care but you really don't care
Don't care
Oh, locked up
Damn, you got me locked up
Fucked up
Damn, I really loved her
Big stones
Put you in baguettes and gold
Baguettes and gold, yeah

Oh, I got problems too
Fighting demons, girl
This ain't all 'bout you, no
You ain't ready for
Getting all my love
Don't dismiss my truth, yeah

I know you don't care
I know you don't (I know you don't)
I know you don't (I know you don't)

I know you don't care
I know you don't, yeah (I know you don't)
I know you don't

Girl, just get up out my way (way)
You can't keep up with the pace (pace)
Stars in the roof of the car (car)
Diamonds engulfed in the chain (chain)
I got way too much to say (say)
But not enough time on the beat
Used to writing hella love songs
Now I'm letting loose, doing me

'Cause I could do this shit forever long (yeah)
I could probably write a million songs (yeah)
Even with the way we living (yeah)
You'll find a way for this shit to piss you off (yeah)

Girl, I'm so sick of trying for us
Keep me in mind for once
Keep me in mind for once

I know you don't care
I know you don't (I know you don't)
I know you don't (I know you don't)

I know you don't care
I know you don't (I know you don't)
I know you don't (I know you don't)

Yeah
Say you want what you don't want, yeah (don't want, yeah)
Still tryna get you out my hair, yeah
Say you care but you really don't care
Don't care (ooh)
Ooh
Locked up
Damn, you got me locked up
Fucked up
Damn, I really loved her
Big stones




Put you in baguettes and gold
Baguettes and gold, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "You Don't Care" by Jon and Robin is a heartbreak ballad that speaks to the hurt and pain of a one-sided relationship. The lyrics highlight the theme of unrequited love where one person is putting in all the effort, but the other person is too self-absorbed to notice. The singer acknowledges that the other person is not equipped to understand the truth about their feelings and is dismissive of their pain. The chorus repeats the line "I know you don't care" which drives home the point that they are not being heard or valued in the relationship.


The verses go on to describe the singer's struggle with their own demons and the realization that they deserve to be loved and cared for as well. The bridge talks about the frustration and exhaustion of trying so hard for someone who is not reciprocating their efforts. Despite all of this, the song ends on a somewhat hopeful note with the singer finding their own voice and being true to themselves.


Overall, the lyrics of "You Don't Care" showcase the complexities of human relationships and the pain that can come from loving someone who doesn't see your worth. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt invisible or unappreciated in a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Never could you know the truth
It's impossible for you to know the truth


That's something you won't listen to
You refuse to listen


You're not equipped and you know it
You lack the necessary skills or knowledge


But it's important you should know that, yeah
Despite your shortcomings, it's essential that you understand


I got problems too
I also have issues and struggles


Fighting demons, girl
I'm battling my inner demons


This ain't all 'bout you, yeah, yeah
It's not solely about you


It's not all 'bout you
You're not the center of attention


Cut that scripted shit
Stop saying what you think sounds good


Don't dismiss my truth, yeah
Respect my honest feelings


Say you want what you don't want, yeah (don't want, yeah)
You claim to desire something that you actually don't


Still tryna get you out my hair, yeah
I'm attempting to move on from you


Say you care but you really don't care
You pretend to care but in reality, you don't


Don't care
You truly don't care


Oh, locked up
I feel trapped


Damn, you got me locked up
You're the reason for my feeling of confinement


Fucked up
I'm struggling


Damn, I really loved her
I genuinely had strong feelings for you


Big stones
Expensive and large diamonds


Put you in baguettes and gold
I decorated you with diamonds and gold jewelry


Baguettes and gold, yeah
Diamonds and gold, specifically


You ain't ready for
You're not prepared for


Getting all my love
Receiving all of the love I have to offer


I know you don't care
I'm aware that you don't care


Girl, just get up out my way (way)
Please leave me alone


You can't keep up with the pace (pace)
You can't keep up with my lifestyle


Diamonds engulfed in the chain (chain)
The diamonds on the chain I wear are overwhelming


I got way too much to say (say)
I have a lot to express


But not enough time on the beat
The instrumental isn't long enough for me to say everything


Used to writing hella love songs
I'm familiar with creating romantic songs


Now I'm letting loose, doing me
Currently, I'm being myself and doing as I please


'Cause I could do this shit forever long (yeah)
I could continue making music forever


I could probably write a million songs (yeah)
I could likely create countless songs


Even with the way we living (yeah)
Despite our situation


You'll find a way for this shit to piss you off (yeah)
You'll discover a reason to get upset


Girl, I'm so sick of trying for us
I'm exhausted from attempting to make our relationship work


Keep me in mind for once
Think about me for once




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Azanti, Jonathan Hamilton

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Comments from YouTube:

@milbury55

Loving this 60's punk Sonny and Cher with attitude and a Roy Orbison twangy guitar 🎸 hook 👹👍😃

@ChrisHansonCanada

I just discovered them this morning when Top Shelf Oldies played one of their songs. Now I'm hooked!

@rockinhowie

I totally dig this outta-site tune, thanks for posting Dale, cheers.

@recordcave

Greetings Howie, I dig this tune as well...not all of their catalog is like this, most of their tunes are more pop orientated.

@gerardop9633

Si,muy S&C.Hace muchos años era amigo singer spanish pop group,Mike Kennedy,de Los Bravos,y le pregunte si tenia influencia de Gene Pitney,me encanta,y él me dijo: No,de Roy Orbison.Yo creo que yo tenia razon

@recordcave

Gerardo... Estoy de acuerdo, ¡esto suena como una combinación de Sonny & Cher y Gene Pitney! ¡Aquí hay una gran canción de Ritchie Moreland que te puede gustar que se parece mucho a Roy Orbison!... Saludos, Dale
https://youtu.be/v3a5wYzdvh4

@gerardop9633

Siempre de acuerdo con tu buen gusto!!!!

@gerardop9633

Dale,hay un escritor español años 20/50 siglo XX,Eugenio D'Ors que decia:Lo que no es tradicion, es plagio.En Musica es una verdad total

@gerardop9633

Me encantan esas rarezas norteamericanas sixties,mira que sé,pero usted me descubre más

@recordcave

Gracias Gerardo!

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