“I refuse to stand by while abuse and sexism is so prevalent. It’s important that we educate not just the people that could become victims or survivors of the system of abuse, but that we also encourage people to hold their friends accountable and empower people to call others out. I really just want to make a difference. Hopefully our music inspires people to just not be assholes anymore.”
Uzumaki
Softcult Lyrics
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Sick of dragging this dead horse around
So much weight we don't talk about
But it doesn't matter to me now
Circle around again
This vicious cycle's infinite
Like a dream where my teeth all fall out
I keep telling myself
It doesn't matter to me now
House of cards fell apart on the ground
Built it up just to knock it down
Cuz it doesn't matter to me now
It doesn't matter to me now
It doesn't matter to me now
It doesn't matter to me now
It doesn't matter to me now
The song "Uzumaki" by Softcult revolves around the theme of breaking free from toxic relationships and patterns. The lyrics depict a sense of exhaustion and apathy towards a relationship that is no longer serving the singer. The line "Sick of dragging this dead horse around" signifies the burden of carrying on with the relationship that has already gone bad. The singer's numbness towards the situation is further emphasized with the recurring line "It doesn't matter to me now".
The lyrics also suggest a cycle of going back to the same toxic relationship, which is analogous to the spiral shape of a "uzumaki" or a whirlpool. The phrase "Circle around again / This vicious cycle's infinite" reflects the idea of being stuck in the same pattern of pain and disappointment. Comparing it to a dream where the teeth fall out on repeat, the singer implies that this recurring cycle is both inevitable and terrifying.
In the end, the singer comes to the realization that all the effort put into the relationship was pointless, as it ultimately crumbles like a "house of cards". The final repetition of "It doesn't matter to me now" signifies the singer's detachment from the relationship and their readiness to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't matter to me now
I have stopped caring about this issue
Sick of dragging this dead horse around
I am tired of constantly rehashing the same problem
So much weight we don't talk about
There are many unresolved issues that we are avoiding
But it doesn't matter to me now
Despite the weight of these problems, I have decided to let go
Circle around again
The same issues keep recurring
This vicious cycle's infinite
The problem seems never-ending
Like a dream where my teeth all fall out
The situation feels surreal and unsettling
On repeat
The same pattern keeps happening over and over
House of cards fell apart on the ground
My plans have fallen apart and failed
Built it up just to knock it down
I worked hard to create something, only to see it destroyed
Cuz it doesn't matter to me now
Despite my efforts, the outcome is not important anymore
It doesn't matter to me now
I am repeating that I have let go of this issue
It doesn't matter to me now
I am repeating that I have let go of this issue
It doesn't matter to me now
I am repeating that I have let go of this issue
It doesn't matter to me now
I am repeating that I have let go of this issue
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mercedes Arn-Horn, Phoenix Arn-Horn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gandal Ainsley
This is one of those songs which you listen while driving at night and then drive into a tree just because it felt right
Snake baby
Lmao
Softcult
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T
You guys literally dropped this song right after I finished reading the Uzumaki manga. That is a combination of Creepy and Epic. Don't know if something like that will ever happen again.
crewd00d
They dropped it right after they heard Two Way Mirror by Loathe.
J
It'll start happening a lot more ; )
Blindasazubat
That manga is pure nightmare fuel. Hope you liked it!
Softcult
you're totally in the vibe then, thats sick <3
Dani_sky
My biggest respect to you for dropping this song again! It's even better that it was before. 💪
myrhh
@mario rodriguez the original version of this song copped a lot of heat because it sounded way too much like Two Way Mirror by Loathe. The similarities were too obvious to ignore. I actually really liked the original, but yea, its was extremely suspicious. so I guess they decided to rearrange it and give it a fresh spin to make it more original. New version sounds great anyway.