Casual Conversations
Supertramp Lyrics


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It doesn't matter what I say
You never listen anyway
Just don't know what you're looking for

Imagination's all I have
But ever then you say it's bad
Just can't see why we disagree
Casual conversations how they bore me
They go on and on endlessly
But no matter what I say
You ignore me anyway
I might as well talk in my sleep (I could weep)

You try to make me feel so small
Until there's nothing left at all
Why go on? just hoping that we'll get along

There's no communication left between us
But is it me or you who's to blame?
There's nothing I can do, yes you're fading out of view
Don't know if I feel joy or pain in searching

And now it's all been said
If you must leave then go ahead
Should feel sad
But I really believe that I'm glad




I really believe that I'm glad
I really believe that I'm glad

Overall Meaning

In "Casual Conversations," Supertramp is exploring the frustrating experience of trying to communicate with someone who is not listening, as well as the feeling of being small and insignificant in their eyes. The singer expresses their disappointment and hurt when their ideas and imagination are dismissed and belittled, and they lament the lack of genuine connection in their communication. The chorus highlights the repetitive and frustrating nature of the conversations they share, and the singer expresses their resignation and powerlessness in the situation, suggesting that they might as well talk in their sleep since they are not being heard anyway.


The lyrics suggest that the relationship between the singer and the person they are addressing is strained, and that there is no hope for reconciliation or meaningful communication. The line "There's no communication left between us" implies that the two have reached an impasse, and the singer questions whether they or the other person is to blame for the breakdown. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer expressing both sadness and relief at the prospect of the other person leaving. This could be interpreted as a sign of empowerment, as the singer is finally able to break free from the toxic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

It doesn't matter what I say
My words have no effect on you


You never listen anyway
You don't pay attention to me


Just don't know what you're looking for
I don't understand what you want from me


Imagination's all I have
My creativity is my only resource


But even then you say it's bad
You criticize my ideas


Just can't see why we disagree
I don't understand why we can't reach an agreement


Casual conversations how they bore me
I find small talk uninteresting


They go on and on endlessly
They seem to never stop


But no matter what I say
Regardless of what I express


You ignore me anyway
You give me no attention


I might as well talk in my sleep (I could weep)
I could cry because I feel unheard


You try to make me feel so small
You attempt to diminish me


Until there's nothing left at all
To the point of me feeling worthless


Why go on? just hoping that we'll get along
I question why we continue with the hope of reconciling


There's no communication left between us
We no longer connect


But is it me or you who's to blame?
I wonder who is responsible for our disconnection


There's nothing I can do, yes you're fading out of view
I can't prevent you from drifting away from me


Don't know if I feel joy or pain in searching
I'm unsure if it's worth seeking a resolution


And now it's all been said
Everything has been expressed


If you must leave then go ahead
If you need to depart, please do


Should feel sad
I should be upset


But I really believe that I'm glad
But I'm truly content


I really believe that I'm glad
I'm genuinely happy


I really believe that I'm glad
I truly think I'm content




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON

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