It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Paul Anka Lyrics


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There you go and baby here am I
Well you left me here so I could sit and cry
Golly gee what have you done to me
Well I guess it doesn't matter anymore

Do you remember baby last September
How you held me tight each and every night
Oh baby how you drove me crazy
But I guess it doesn't matter anymore

There's no use in me a-crying
I've done everything now I'm sick of trying
I've thrown away my nights
Wasted all my days over you

Now you go your way baby and I'll go mine
Now and forever till the end of time
I'll find somebody new and baby
We'll say we're through
And you won't matter anymore

There's no use in me a-crying
I've done everything now I'm sick of trying
I've thrown away my nights
Wasted all my days over you

Now you go your way baby and I'll go mine
Now and forever till the end of time
And I'll find somebody new and baby
We'll say we're through
And you won't matter anymore

No you won't matter anymore
You won't matter anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" by Paul Anka is a story about a man who has been left by his lover, and he is trying to convince himself that he is okay with it, even though it is clear that he is not. He starts by telling his ex-lover that he is still there even though she left him to "sit and cry." He then reminisces about their past when she used to hold him tight every night in September, and how she drove him crazy. Despite all of this, he is trying to convince himself that it doesn't matter anymore because he has done everything for her and now he is sick of trying. He has wasted all his days and thrown away his nights over her. However, he realizes that he needs to move on, and find someone else that will make him happy. He promises that once he finds someone new, they will both say that they are through, and she won't matter anymore.


The meaning behind the lyrics of "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" is quite simple. It is a song about moving on and letting go after a relationship has ended. The lyrics describe the emotional toll that a break-up can have on a person, but they also convey the importance of moving on and finding happiness again. The song's message is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak, as it reminds them that they are not alone and that there is always hope for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

There you go and baby here am I
You left me alone and now I'm here


Well you left me here so I could sit and cry
I'm wallowing in pain because you abandoned me


Golly gee what have you done to me
You hurt me badly and I'm stunned by it


Well I guess it doesn't matter anymore
But now I'm moving on from the pain you caused


Do you remember baby last September
Do you recall the times we shared in September?


How you held me tight each and every night
You used to comfort me every night


Oh baby how you drove me crazy
You had a mesmerizing effect on me


But I guess it doesn't matter anymore
However, those memories don't affect me anymore


There's no use in me a-crying
I no longer see any point in crying


I've done everything now I'm sick of trying
I've put in my efforts, but I'm tired with no results


I've thrown away my nights
I've wasted my nights overthinking you


Wasted all my days over you
And even my days trying to be with you


Now you go your way baby and I'll go mine
From now on, we'll be heading our own separate ways


Now and forever till the end of time
This separation is forever until the end of time


I'll find somebody new and baby
I'm sure to find someone new, and


We'll say we're through
We'll know for sure that our relationship is over


And you won't matter anymore
Finally, you'll hold no importance in my life


No you won't matter anymore
You won't hold any significance anymore


You won't matter anymore
You're insignificant in my life now




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Written by: Paul Anka

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mihail217

There you go and baby here am I
Well you left me here so I could sit and cry
Well, golly gee what have you done to me
Well I guess it doesn't matter anymore
Do you remember baby, last September
How you held me tight, each and every night
Well oops-a-daisy, how you drove me crazy
But I guess it doesn't matter anymore
There's no use in me a-cryin'
I've done everything and now I'm sick of trying
I've thrown away my nights and wasted all my days over you
Well you go your way and I'll go mine
Now and forever 'till the end of time
I'll find somebody new and baby
We'll say we're through and you won't matter anymore
There's no use in me a-cryin'
I've done…



All comments from YouTube:

@edwardclark4787

Paul was only around 17 when he wrote this classic for Buddy Holly. He has admitted Holly's version surprised him but at the same time delighted him. Paul Anka is such a talent and modest with it. His first hit 'Diana' was no.1 in the UK when he was only 16 years old!

@shoknifeman2mikado135

Actually he didn't write it FOR Buddy, he played his demo for Buddy who asked if he could have the song.

@DisturbedYoyo

I didn't even know Buddy Holly did a version of this 😅 I've only ever heard Paul sing it!

@FlipDahlenburg

@@DisturbedYoyo Yikes!!! Go listen to it!! This version is a bit disturbing!

@DisturbedYoyo

@@FlipDahlenburg I listened to it. I kinda miss the deep parts in between (which is probably what you're referring to not liking), but it's a good version... wouldn't expect any less from Mr Buddy Holly.

@andrzejdominik

Paul Anka is perfect. May daddy has loved his songs. So do I

@rachelsaganmaraj2928

2024 these are the versions I grew up with my grandmother aunts and mother records still love them❤

@angelaricard6103

Beautiful music, Paul Anka...what a wonderful voice!

@joyceyolandastorch8964

Thats a nice song. It was so caring of Paul to give his royalties on this song , to the widow and family of Buddy Holly. Its quite obvious that Paul has a good heart. God Bless him for that. I will have to try to listen to Buddy Holly's version of this song.

@lauramilagros5472

6/14/20 ... Thanks for posting the original version by the author .... so that future generations never forget.

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