The band was unique in that all of the members had sung lead vocals on at least one recording and the songwriting responsibilities were distributed throughout, though Mike Park was generally regarded as the front man.
Skankin' Pickle's lyrics range from silly, in songs such as "Fakin' Jamaican" and "Asian Man", to sociopolitical, in songs like "Racist World" and "Ice Cube, Korea Wants a Word With You". As a band, Skankin' Pickle promoted racial equality in the tradition of two-tone ska bands, such as The Specials, in late 1970s England.
Following their breakup in 1996, Knackstedt and Nylander started another skacore band called 78 RPMs. Mike Park released an album and toured with The Bruce Lee Band, a side project consisting of Park and members of Less Than Jake. Later, Park started a short-lived, all-Asian ska band called The Chinkees. Lundquist went on to play trombone for Mu330.
Don't Care
Skankin' Pickle Lyrics
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You know I'm something it ain't easy to be
I am the neatest thing to ever hit town
There isn't anyting that could put me down
[Chorus]
Don't care
if you really wanna hang around
'cause I am the neatest thing in town
Don't care
if you really wanna stick around
Don't care
if you even wanna bring me down
The girls are always trying to settle me down
They'll never guess I'm only foolin' around
My only worry is my humility
It dampens all my heavy artilery
if you even wanna bring me down
[Chorus]
Don't care (no no) [3x]
You know I'm foolin' with my fake id
So you don't see inisde my history
You know i'm somethin' it ain't easy to be
If you don't like my attitude you can suck my socks
Don't care (no no) [5x]
Skankin' Pickle’s song “Don’t Care” features lyrics that portray an attitude of confidence, arrogance, and self-assuredness. The opening lines, “I am the hottest thing you ever will see / You know I'm something it ain't easy to be” demonstrate a level of self-confidence that is not often expressed so openly. The lyrics also describe the singer as being untouchable, with nothing that could put them down. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “Don't care” multiple times, indicating that the singer is indifferent to the opinions and thoughts of others.
The second verse of the song takes on a more humorous tone. “The girls are always trying to settle me down / They'll never guess I'm only foolin' around” suggests that the singer is not interested in settling down and is instead playing around. The line “My only worry is my humility / It dampens all my heavy artillery” is an amusing take on the singer's ego, indicating that too much humility is a hindrance to their persona.
Overall, the song is a declaration of the singer’s self-assurance and confidence in their character, ultimately portraying an attitude of carelessness towards others’ opinions of them.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the hottest thing you ever will see
I am a person who is confident of their good looks and abilities.
You know I'm something it ain't easy to be
I am a unique individual that stands out from others.
I am the neatest thing to ever hit town
I am the coolest and most impressive person around.
There isn't anything that could put me down
No matter what happens, I will always remain confident.
Don't care if you really wanna hang around
I am indifferent if you want to stay in my company.
Don't care 'cause I am the neatest thing in town
My confidence makes me feel superior to others.
Don't care if you really wanna stick around
It doesn't matter to me if you want to continue being with me.
Don't care if you even wanna bring me down
I don't pay attention to people who try to make me feel inferior.
The girls are always trying to settle me down
Women are always trying to make me commit to a relationship.
They'll never guess I'm only foolin' around
People will never understand that I am not interested in a serious relationship.
My only worry is my humility
The only thing I fear is losing my humbleness and coming off as arrogant.
It dampens all my heavy artillery
My ego can sometimes hold me back and prevent me from showing my true potential.
if you even wanna bring me down
I am not affected by people who try to diminish my confidence.
Don't care (no no) [3x]
I am not bothered by anything.
You know I'm foolin' with my fake id
I am pretending to be someone I am not.
So you don't see inside my history
I hide my true past and experiences from others.
If you don't like my attitude you can suck my socks
I am not willing to change myself for others and I don't care if they dislike my behavior.
Don't care (no no) [5x]
I am unbothered by everything and everyone around me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SANDRA LYNG HAUGEN, CATO SUNDBERG, KIEZA KENT
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