Twain is American indie-folk musician Doc Davidson. The name 'twain' sounds… Read Full Bio ↴Twain is American indie-folk musician Doc Davidson. The name 'twain' sounds like it might be for a band, but Davidson rather give his solo project a band-type moniker, so he can say things like, "oh, yeah, one time I did a Twain show there" or "hey, you wanna hear some new Twain stuff, maybe". so really it's all a big joke.

Davidson is in some other bands too, that have real people in them other than himself; he does multi-instrumental work (accordion, mandolin, banjo, guitar, dobro, viola, string bass) for The Vision of a Dying World, is one half of the PaddleBoats, plays keyboards and guitar for the currently hibernating Sex Panda, and is a founding member of Wolf Repellant.

Davidson belongs to the Zombies and Pirates Arts Collective. Please have a look: www.zombiesandpirates.com

Twain is also the name of a British act active since 1996. Again, a band name for a solo project, Twain is known for lush, electronic and dark post-punk.

I Don't Mind
TWAIN Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Cool, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah

You're so complicated, you hang over my shoulder
When I read my mail
I don't appreciate it
When I talk to other guys
You think they're on my tail

I get so aggravated when I get off the phone
And I get the third degree
I'm really feelin' frustrated
Why don't you take a pill
And put a little trust in me
And you'll see

Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax

Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible

I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
So don't be stupid, you know I love you

Stop overreacting
You even get suspicious when I paint my nails
It's definitely distracting
The way you dramatize every little small detail

Don't freak out until you know the facts
Relax, Max

Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible
I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you

Don't be stupid, you're my baby

I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you)
I can't live without you (I can't live without you)
I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you)
Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you
Don't be absurd, you know I want you
Don't be impossible, impossible oh no no no

Don't be, don't be, don't be a baby
Don't be particular, no no oh, don't be stupid

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TWAIN's song "I Don't Mind" discuss a woman's overbearing behavior towards her partner. The singer is frustrated because his girlfriend always hangs over his shoulder, monitors his activities, and reacts to every small detail. The use of phrases like "third degree," "dramatize every little small detail," and "put a little trust in me" emphasize that the singer wishes for some independence and privacy. The chorus seeks to reassure the girlfriend that the singer loves her, needs her, and wants her, but she needs to trust him and stop being paranoid. The song encourages the girlfriend to take it easy and "relax" until she knows the facts.

The song's central theme is trust, which is evident in the lyrics, "Why don't you take a pill and put a little trust in me," and "Don't be stupid, you know I love you." The name of the song "I Don't Mind" indicates that the singer is not defensive, but still, he wants his girlfriend to let him breathe a little. The use of imperative language in the chorus gives the song a motivational quality that is intended to change the girlfriend's behavior. Besides, the song has a catchy melody with the repetition of "Don't be" and "I'm mad about you," giving it a pop vibe.

Line by Line Meaning

You're so complicated, you hang over my shoulder When I read my mail I don't appreciate it When I talk to other guys You think they're on my tail
I can sense your mistrust as you constantly surveil me, even when I'm just reading my mail. Please know that I value my boundaries, and I find it unfair that you act jealous even when I'm just having a casual conversation with male friends.

I get so aggravated when I get off the phone And I get the third degree I'm really feelin' frustrated Why don't you take a pill And put a little trust in me And you'll see
It's tiring to always feel like I'm being investigated or questioned every single time I talk to someone else. Can you please try to trust me more? If you did, you'd see that there's nothing to worry about.

Don't freak out until you know the facts Relax
It's important that you don't jump to conclusions or panic before you have all the information. Please try to stay calm and reasonable.

Don't be stupid, you know I love you Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you Don't be absurd, you know I want you Don't be impossible I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you) I can't live without you (I can't live without you) I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you) So don't be stupid, you know I love you
Please don't act foolishly and doubt my love for you. You know very well that I need and want you in my life. I care for you immensely, so please trust me and act accordingly.

Stop overreacting You even get suspicious when I paint my nails It's definitely distracting The way you dramatize every little small detail
You tend to overanalyze and blow things out of proportion, even when it's something as small as me painting my nails. It's becoming a huge distraction and an unnecessary source of drama, so please try to tone it down.

Don't be stupid, you know I love you Don't be ridiculous, you know I need you Don't be absurd, you know I want you Don't be impossible I'm mad about you (I'm mad about you) I can't live without you (can't live without you) I'm crazy 'bout you (I'm crazy 'bout you) Don't be stupid, you know I love you
Once again, I want to reiterate that I care deeply for you and your presence in my life is indispensable. Please try to have faith in me and trust that everything will be alright.

Don't be stupid, you're my baby
I affectionately call you my baby because you mean a lot to me. I hope you understand that this is a term of endearment, and not a way to belittle you.

Don't be, don't be, don't be a baby Don't be particular, no no oh, don't be stupid
Please don't act like a child or overly sensitive about certain things. It's important that we both communicate in a mature and respectful manner, without letting our emotions get in the way.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert John Lange, Shania Twain

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS