Soulful, gritty and twangy, with sweet harmonies and a hard to contain lead… Read Full Bio ↴Soulful, gritty and twangy, with sweet harmonies and a hard to contain lead guitarist, the Bee’s Knees are in a world of their own. Taking leads from classical country, '60s pop and psychodelia and the country rock movements of the '70s and '90s, the Bee’s Knees have fashioned a unique Americana infused pop sound that is quite their own.

I Don't Mind
The Bee's Knees Lyrics

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Some laugh at me
Look on me from far away
Speak ill of me
Behind my back, dis me
They don't know how to sweat
Always among the audience
And they don't know how to smile
Always finding fault with all

Everyday and everynight
run about
Struggle desperately
only to get happiness
Everyday and everynight
run about
I don't do anything
that cause annoyance to you
Don't mind me!

Some laugh at me
Some laugh at me
Look on me from far away
Speak ill of me
Speak ill of me
Behind my back, dis me
They don't know how to sweat
Always among the audience
And they don't know how to smile
Always finding fault with all
Everyday and everynight
run about
Struggle desperately
only to get happiness
Everyday and everynight
run about
I don't do anything

that cause annoyance to you
Don't mind me!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Bee's Knees's song "I Don't Mind" depict a person who is constantly being laughed at, spoken ill of, and disrespected by others. The singer acknowledges that there are people who disregard them from a distance, criticize them behind their back, and fail to appreciate their efforts. These people are described as lacking the ability to empathize with hard work and constantly finding faults in everything they do.

Despite facing such negativity, the singer resolves to not be bothered by the opinions and actions of others. They affirm that they will not let the judgments of others affect their happiness or the way they live their life. The chorus repeats the mantra "Don't mind me!" as a way to assert their independence from the negativity surrounding them.

The song highlights the struggle to find happiness and contentment amidst constant judgment and criticism. It reflects the resilience and determination of an individual to overcome the negative influences and focus on their own well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

Some laugh at me
There are people who mock me and find amusement in my expense

Look on me from far away
These individuals observe and judge me from a distance

Speak ill of me
They spread negativity and speak unfavorably about me

Behind my back, dis me
They criticize and belittle me when I'm not present

They don't know how to sweat
These people lack the ability to work hard and exert effort

Always among the audience
They prefer to be passive spectators rather than actively participating

And they don't know how to smile
They are unable to find joy or happiness in their lives

Always finding fault with all
They habitually criticize and find flaws in everything and everyone

Everyday and everynight, run about
They constantly rush around and are constantly busy

Struggle desperately, only to get happiness
They make great efforts to achieve happiness, but find it elusive

I don't do anything that cause annoyance to you
I refrain from engaging in actions that may bother or irritate you