I Should Care
Nat King Cole Lyrics


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I should care, I should go around weeping
I should care, I should go without sleeping
Strangely enough, I sleep well
'Cept for a dream or two
But then I count my sheep well
Funny how sheep can lull you to sleep

So I should care, I should let it upset me
I should care but it just doesn't get me
Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you
But I should care and I do

I should care but it just doesn't get me
Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you
But I should care and I do





And I do.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nat King Cole's song "I Should Care" speaks of a speaker's struggle to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The song begins with the singer feeling like they should be devastated by the loss, indicated by the lines "I should care, I should go around weeping/I should care, I should go without sleeping". However, as the song progresses, the singer admits that they are sleeping well, but only troubled by occasional dreams. They attribute their ability to sleep to their ability to count sheep, humorously remarking how funny it is that sheep can lull them to sleep.


The singer then comes to the realization that they should care about the loss of their lover, even though the pain is not immediately felt. The lines "Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you/But I should care and I do" reveals that the singer recognizes the value of their relationship and understands that they should be upset about its ending, even if they are not consumed by sadness in the present moment.


Overall, "I Should Care" presents a relatable and honest perspective on the difficulty of letting go of a meaningful relationship, acknowledging the conflicting emotions and gradual process of acceptance that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I should care, I should go around weeping
I should be sad and cry about it


I should care, I should go without sleeping
I should lose sleep over it


Strangely enough, I sleep well
Oddly, I am able to sleep well despite my situation


'Cept for a dream or two
Except for a few dreams


But then I count my sheep well
But then I am able to fall asleep by counting sheep


Funny how sheep can lull you to sleep
It's amusing how counting sheep can help you sleep


So I should care, I should let it upset me
So I should be upset and let it bother me


I should care but it just doesn't get me
I should be bothered, but I'm not


Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you
Perhaps I won't find someone as wonderful as you


But I should care and I do
But I should care, and I do


And I do.
And I really do care.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, HANOVER MUSIC CORPORATION, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Weston, Sammy Cahn, A Stordahl

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john


on A Blossom Fell

i want the song" I'll never settle for less" lyrics,would somebody be so kind to give it to me?

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