I Didn't Know That You Cared
Lloyd Cole Lyrics


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Yes, you`re taking it badly, I know, I know,
And you feel so alone
And everybody`s got to tell you what you already know
It`s alright, it`s all wrong, it`s alright

There`s a riot going on, maybe i`m going under and
I didn't know that you cared




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lloyd Cole's song "I Didn't Know That You Cared" seem to be addressing the theme of feeling misunderstood and alone in the midst of chaos. The opening lines acknowledge the listener's emotional pain by stating "Yes, you're taking it badly" but immediately follow with "And you feel so alone," which highlights the disconnect between the person experiencing the emotions and those around them. The next few lines suggest a sense of frustration with people trying to offer advice or sympathy that doesn't feel helpful or necessary, as the listener already knows what they're going through. The chorus, "It's alright, it's all wrong, it's alright," seems to suggest a sense of ambivalence and confusion about the situation - there's a sense that there's no clear answer or solution to the emotional turmoil.


The next verse introduces the idea of a "riot going on" and the singer potentially "going under," which creates a sense of urgency and danger. However, the final line - "I didn't know that you cared" - is a bit of a surprise, and makes it unclear who the "you" in the sentence is referring to. Is it someone specific who the singer is addressing, who they didn't realize cared about them? Or is it a more general statement about feeling alone and unsupported?


Overall, the song seems to be exploring the messy and ambiguous nature of emotions and relationships. It suggests that sometimes, there's no clear answer or solution to the difficulties we face - but at the same time, there's a sense that maybe it will all be okay in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, you`re taking it badly, I know, I know,
I understand that you're not handling the situation well


And you feel so alone
You're experiencing loneliness


And everybody`s got to tell you what you already know
Others are reminding you of what you're already aware of


It`s alright, it`s all wrong, it`s alright
Things aren't necessarily good or bad, it's just the way they are


There`s a riot going on, maybe i`m going under and
There's chaos happening and I might not make it out okay


I didn't know that you cared
I wasn't aware that you were concerned for me




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LLOYD COLE

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Comments from YouTube:

runningtap12

This guy is a musical and lyrical genius. Thank you Lloyd!

Daniel

Awesome tune.

romeosyne

bought this cassette for 59 cents in a bargain bin at Hastings (a now-defunct chain). didn't get it first time I popped the tape in...2nd time through I got it, tho….obviously I bought all of Lloyd's albums I could find and have admired him ever since...

Kenneth Collins

Authentic one of a kind gut soul reaching kind of guy, I’m not star stricken s real lot but this is one guy I’d love to get a chance to meet him and tell him how much I appreciate his work

Roger Clarke

Thank you.

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