Careless
Lynn Vera Lyrics
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That's why we answered loves call
Now that you've got what you wanted
You don't seem to want it at all
Careless
Now that you've got me loving you
You're careless
You break up appointments and think you are smart
If you're not careful you'll break my heart
Careless
Now that my bridges all are burned
You're careless
Careless in things where I'm concerned
Are you just careless, as you seem to be
Or do you just care less for me?
The lyrics of Lynn Vera's song - Careless - speak of a scenario where love was once desired and pursued, but now, the object of affection acts carelessly towards their love interest. The first stanza sets the scene by stating how love was all the subject ever wanted and that they answered "love's" call. In the following line, it is suggested that love has been attained, but the object of affection fails to cherish it. The chorus, which is also the song's title, emphasizes the carelessness of their actions. The subject is now in a position where they have become vulnerable due to their love, and the object of their affection appears to act thoughtlessly in everything they do, which may lead to heartbreak.
The second stanza draws attention to specific actions that prove the carelessness of the person the song is directed at. Any form of commitment or appointments made by the relationship is broken without remorse, leading to the fear of a broken heart by the person in love with them. Additionally, the line "Now that my bridges all are burned" paints a picture of a person who has left themselves with no other option than to be at the mercy of the one they love. The final line of the song ascertains whether the actions of the person the song is directed at are of carelessness or whether they genuinely care less for the subject.
Line by Line Meaning
Love was the thing that you wanted
You desired love and that's why we responded to your call for love
That's why we answered loves call
We reciprocated because we thought you genuinely craved for love
Now that you've got what you wanted
Now that you possess what you yearned for
You don't seem to want it at all
You appear indifferent to the love you requested
Careless
Unmindful or negligent in your behavior and actions
Now that you've got me loving you
Now that I'm in love with you
You're careless
You're neglectful, impulsive or inconsiderate
Careless in everything you do
You demonstrate recklessness in every aspect of your life
You break up appointments and think you are smart
You flake on meetings and assume you're being clever
If you're not careful you'll break my heart
Your actions could lead to my emotional pain and heartbreak
Now that my bridges all are burned
Now that I'm unable or unwilling to maintain a relationship with you
Careless
Negligent, forgetful or rash
Careless in things where I'm concerned
Indifferent or unconcerned towards matters that involve me
Are you just careless, as you seem to be
Are you truly negligent, or it just appears so
Or do you just care less for me?
Or do you simply have less or no affection for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD, JURGENS, LEW QUADLING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrGoto7734
Oh how very elegant and sophisticated, yet gentle and sweet. I love this, thank you for posting.
@MrGoto7734
RIP Vera, 6/18/2020 :'( :'(
@dittybop12
Dame Vera Lynn lives and breathes, and has (at this writing) an Album still in the British charts, Her three movies (from the 40's) recently released from Sony, A fourth book ("Some Sunny Day") in the book stores (England) and is very active with various charities, like Poppy Appeal.
@Maribo33
I second that!
@ElmoWorx
She's not dead.
@MyLouislee
no she is 99 years old born 03/20/1917