I Don't Mind If You Don't Mind
Ron Pope Lyrics

The lyrics of "I don't mind if you don't mind" by Ron Pope, reveal a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The opening lines, "My blood runs red from the streets to the sewers, to the blue black ocean, I'm caught in the tide but I don't mind if you don't mind," illustrates a sense of being lost in the chaos of the world, but still feeling ultimately in control of one's own destiny. The singer reconciles with the messy and imperfect nature of life, as the reference to the "sewers" and "filth of the city" suggest. Despite being engulfed by the "tide," he continues to move forward, accepting the world's harsh realities, but does not let it define his well-being. He insists that he is "alright" and doesn't need anyone else's validation or approval.

The verses also suggest an inner struggle of wanting to find a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The reference to "collecting dust in lines on the pavement" speaks to the idea of feeling stagnant and unfulfilled. The line "In this sweet surrender, running out of time," suggests a sense of acceptance and resignation to fate, that maybe there isn't much time to achieve everything one wanted to, but it's alright. The chorus repeats several times affirming that the singer is okay and doesn't need anyone else's permission to live life on their own terms.

The final lines of the song, "I wish that you could see all that's left of me, in this land of broken dreams, I still try to believe," serve as a final reminder of the ongoing process of self-discovery and that no one is ever truly a finished product. Overall, the song's message is ultimately one of self-acceptance and surrendering to the unpredictability of life's path.