I Don't Mind
Paul Chesne Lyrics


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I Don't Mind

I don't mind & I don't mind
Just sit me here with no place to go
Got no reason to be worried
& Baby can't you take a joke

Like a sea monster comes tomorrow
Rising wet out of the waves
All covered in kelp
All covered in seaweed
But Happy that he finally reached the beach

Sit down on the sidewalk
Right here beside me
Fall in the gutter
I'm down in there writhing

Oh & I don't mind & I don't mind
Just sit me here with no place to go

Ever since I lent your sister that money
I swore I would never see you again
I asked the minister if he thinks that it's sinister
He told me that he's never heard that plot before

Said, "Baby don't be surprised 'bout the fuss that you're makin'
I got nothing to hide and that's the truth
Just like your neighbor chasing rainbows
Waiter I think there's a fly in my soup"

Lie down beside me
Here in the gutter
Every question you ask of me
Every sentence I utter

Oh & I don't mind & I don't mind

I love you because you're photogenic
And you don't say god bless sneeze




You can take that as a compliment
You can just chalk it up to my disease

Overall Meaning

In "I Don't Mind", Paul Chesne expresses his carefree attitude towards life. He declares that he does not have any worries or fears, and he can just sit there with no place to go. Chesne uses a sea monster as a metaphor to describe his happiness, personifying it as something that finally made it to the beach, all covered in kelp and seaweed. This imagery might suggest that Chesne has overcome some obstacles in his life and feels content with where he is at the moment.


The lyrics also mention lending money to the singer's sister and the consequences that ensue. Chesne seems conflicted about the situation, asking a minister for advice and wondering if there is something sinister happening. He then dismisses any concerns and talks about trivial issues, such as finding a fly in his soup. In the end, Chesne claims he loves someone for being photogenic and not sneezing "god bless you", adding a humorous tone to the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't mind & I don't mind
I am okay with any situation and willing to stay calm and composed.


Just sit me here with no place to go
I am content with being stationary and not having any obligations to attend to.


Got no reason to be worried
I am not concerned or apprehensive about anything.


& Baby can't you take a joke
Please have a good sense of humor and not take things too seriously.


Like a sea monster comes tomorrow
There's a possibility of an unforeseen and strange event occurring.


Rising wet out of the waves
A sudden, unexpected occurrence happening.


All covered in kelp
It's unusual or strange, even unattractive.


All covered in seaweed
It's unexpected or odd, almost comical in its absurdity.


But Happy that he finally reached the beach
Despite its strangeness, the outcome seems to be a good one.


Sit down on the sidewalk
Just relax and take a break from the fast-paced world for a moment.


Right here beside me
Stay with me, we can share the experience together.


Fall in the gutter
It doesn't matter if you fall down. We can find comfort in each other's company.


I'm down in there writhing
I may be struggling, but I'm not giving up.


Ever since I lent your sister that money
Since I loaned your sibling money, our relationship is not the same.


I swore I would never see you again
I committed to never seeing you again due to the situation with your sister.


I asked the minister if he thinks that it's sinister
I sought advice from a religious leader, wondering if my decision was wrong.


He told me that he's never heard that plot before
He had never encountered my circumstances before.


Said, "Baby don't be surprised 'bout the fuss that you're makin'
He advised me to not be overly concerned or panicked about the situation.


I got nothing to hide and that's the truth
I am open and honest about the situation.


Just like your neighbor chasing rainbows
An example of someone pursuing something unattainable or unrealistic.


Waiter I think there's a fly in my soup
A humorous way of minimizing any concerns or issues that come up.


Lie down beside me
Stay with me and offer emotional support.


Here in the gutter
In our situation, which may not be ideal, but we can still find comfort.


Every question you ask of me
No matter the question or topic, I am willing to discuss it with you.


Every sentence I utter
I will always tell the truth and be transparent.


I love you because you're photogenic
I appreciate your attractive looks.


And you don't say god bless sneeze
I appreciate the unique aspects of your personality.


You can take that as a compliment
I meant that as something positive and supportive.


You can just chalk it up to my disease
Any strange or off-putting behavior can be attributed to my personal flaws.




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