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The Buckinghams Lyrics


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If you don't love me
Why don't you tell me
Instead of runnin' around
With all the other guys in town
Can't you see
You're hurtin' me
Don't you care (don't you care), don't you care
If you don't want me
Why don't you tell me
Instead of tellin' lies
And makin' me cry
Can't you see
You're hurtin' me
Don't you care (don't you care), don't you care

Whatever happened to all the good times we used to have
The times we cried and laughed
I want to know, I want to know
Will you ever love me again
Or will I find out that this is the end
Don't you care

Hmm-ma-ma-ma-ma baby
You said that you'd believe me
Then why'd you ever leave me
I'm standin' here all alone
Without a girl of my own
Can't you see
You're hurtin' me
Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care
Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care




Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care
Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Don't You Care by The Buckinghams explore the feeling of betrayal and hurt that comes with unrequited love. The singer asks the object of their affection to be honest with them about their feelings and stop playing games. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that their love interest is seeing other people and lying about it, which deepens their hurt. The chorus is an appeal to the love interest's conscience, asking if they even care about the hurt they are causing.


The second verse is a continuation of these feelings. The singer pleads for honesty instead of lies and asks why the love interest would ever leave them. The lyrics again suggest that the singer is aware that the love interest is seeing other people and making them cry. The bridge of the song is a heartfelt plea to return to the good times they shared and find out whether there is a possibility of love in the future. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to forgive the hurt they have experienced if it means continuing their relationship.


Overall, Don't You Care is a classic example of a love song dealing with heartbreak and unrequited love. It explores the feeling of betrayal and hurt that comes with discovering that the one you love may not feel the same way about you. The lyrics are emotive and relatable, which may explain the enduring popularity of this song.


Line by Line Meaning

If you don't love me
If you don't have feelings for me


Why don't you tell me
Why don't you express your true feelings to me


Instead of runnin' around
Instead of flirting with or giving attention to other guys


With all the other guys in town
With all the other men in our neighborhood


Can't you see
Can't you understand


You're hurtin' me
You're causing me emotional pain


Don't you care (don't you care), don't you care
Don't you have any concern for my feelings and well-being?


If you don't want me
If you don't desire me


Why don't you tell me
Why don't you communicate your lack of interest to me


Instead of tellin' lies
Instead of being dishonest with me


And makin' me cry
And causing me to be upset and emotional


Whatever happened to all the good times we used to have
What caused us to lose the positive memories we shared


The times we cried and laughed
The times we had emotional moments, both happy and sad


I want to know, I want to know
I am curious and eager to discover


Will you ever love me again
Do you have the possibility of loving me in the future


Or will I find out that this is the end
Will I come to realize that our relationship is over


Don't you care
Don't you have any concern or consideration for me


Hmm-ma-ma-ma-ma baby
An expression of frustration and disappointment towards the partner


You said that you'd believe me
You promised to trust me


Then why'd you ever leave me
If you had trust in me, why did you break up with me


I'm standin' here all alone
I am currently without a romantic partner


Without a girl of my own
Without someone to call my girlfriend


Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care
Do you not have any empathy or concern for my situation


Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care
Is it not important for you to know about my emotional state


Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care
Is there no value in working to improve our relationship and communication


Don't you care (don't you care) don't you care
A repetition of the chorus to emphasize the frustration and confusion towards the partner's actions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James William Guercio, Gary Beisbier, James Holvay

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Comments from YouTube:

Daniel Brotherton

This song is beautiful, I've just discovered it and I love it! ✌

Dwight Haas

Good stuff. Why they are linked with bubble gum music makes no sense.

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