I Don't Care
The Buckaroos Lyrics

I’ve been thinking, laughing, smiling at the times when we all cared
Reflecting back on moments when people still genuinely cared about each other brings up feelings of joy and nostalgia.

Looking back I wish we sat down in the old maple wood chair
After reminiscing, there's a sense of regret that meaningful conversations with loved ones were not had or sought after before it was too late.

Time is gone
Just like how time waits for no one, precious opportunities to build and maintain relationships have slipped away and cannot be retrieved.

It's all gone
The chance to recapture that sense of community and camaraderie that was once present is forever lost.

I was raised in a small home built on my Mama’s broken dreams
Growing up in a household where dreams were deferred or unattainable sets a precedent for how people view their own aspirations and can negatively impact their drive to pursue them.

Just like the rest of us we pretend that its not what it seems
Society reinforces the idea of projecting strength and suppressing vulnerabilities instead of addressing them head on, leading many people to isolate and hide their struggles.

Our dreams are gone
Acknowledging the absence or inaccessibility of cherished aspirations can be disheartening and jarring, leading to feelings of emptiness and a lack of purpose.

The dream is gone
When dreams have been lost, it can be difficult to reconcile with the reality that one may never achieve or experience the things they once hoped for.

Sorry if I rubbed you wrong I know you expect more from me
Sometimes others may have higher expectations of us than we can meet, leading to disappointment or resentment. However, it's important to acknowledge how one can improve and make amends for any actions that may have caused harm.

Because you’re new to my life doesn’t mean that you know what I see
Just because someone is introduced to one's life doesn't mean they fully understand their experiences, perspectives, or pain.

Chills have come
A sudden, visceral response to a situation or memory that elicits a strong emotional reaction.

The chills have come, oh
Repeating the previous line while emphasizing an impending sense of doom or unease.

You should have seen your face when I got in the car to drive off
Recalling a dramatic or impactful moment that changed a relationship's dynamic and likely ended it entirely.

Little did we both know that would be the last place I would stop
Even when significant life changes occur, people may not fully understand the gravity of the situation or the consequences that will follow.

Now I’m gone
In the aftermath of a dramatic or painful event, one party may completely cut off contact or disappear from the other's life.

I am gone, oh
Re-emphasizing the finality of the situation and the artist's departure from the other's life.

You thought you had forgot
The other party may have thought they had moved on from the situation or the artist's presence in their life, but are now forced to acknowledge it again.

How you ran away from me
Explaining a past action where the other party cut off contact or left the singer behind.

And now it’s runnin’
The other party may now be feeling anxious or nervous about the situation or the singer's reappearance in their life.

In the back of your mind
The memory of the situation or the artist may have been repressed but is now resurfacing and causing emotional distress.

Keep on walkin’, stalkin’ your next guy
Despite the past event, the other party may continue to move forward and seek out new relationships or partners, perhaps with a sense of desperation or obsession.

With a scythe in your hand
Using metaphorical imagery to convey a sense of fear or danger from the other party's actions.

I know you’re waiting to take my time, isn’t that what you planned
Describing the other party's intentions as potentially malicious, with the goal of hurting the singer or causing them pain once again.

Water those roses on the front of my grave
Asking for the upkeep or maintenance of something important to the artist after their death, whether it be their trade, their legacy, or something tangible like flowers on a gravestone.

When did this light become this damn bright
Musing on the sudden appearance of something startling or unexpected, such as a bright light that is off-putting or uncomfortable to look at.

Its always been that way
Despite the initial shock or discomfort, the situation or object in question has remained a constant in the singer's life or perception.

I don't remember seeing this thing
Questioning the validity of the situation or object in question, suggesting that it may not have been present before or was purposely hidden from the singer.

In the night or the day
Emphasizing the ambiguity or uncertainty around when the situation or object in question may have appeared.

I miss the darkness of my rosewood coffin
Acknowledging that even in death, the comfort and familiarity of a previous state can be missed or longed for.

Why am I here
Asking a larger existential question about why the singer is alive or present in the current moment.

Do you know?
Addressing an ambiguous or hypothetical 'you' who may be able to provide insight or answers to the singer's question.

Is it clear?
Asking for further clarification or guidance from the hypothetical 'you'.

Tell me what to do
Expressing a sense of confusion or helplessness and pleading for guidance from a higher power or more knowledgeable person.

Can I stop thinking of you?
Wishing to let go of a person or memory that may be causing emotional pain or distress.

I don’t know, I don’t know
Expressing a sense of indecision or uncertainty in response to a previous question or request.

Hold me by the hand and your wish is my command
Juxtaposing a plea for comfort and guidance with the artist's willingness to do whatever is requested of them once their pain or confusion has been eased.

Can I go?
Asking for permission to leave or move on from a situation or relationship.

I don’t know
Expressing a sense of uncertainty or hesitation around making a decision or taking action regarding the previous question.