… Read Full Bio ↴The McCoys was a pop group started in Union City, Indiana, USA in 1962.
The original members were guitarist Rick Derringer (Rick Zehringer), his brother Randy on drums and bass player Dennis Kelly, a lineup called "Rick and the Raiders", then later known as "The Rick Z Combo". When Dennis Kelly left for college, the Zehringers were joined by bassist Randy Hobbs, saxophonist Sean Michaels and keyboardist Ronnie Brandon. This was the lineup that took the name of "The McCoys".
One of their most known songs is Hang on Sloopy which was #1 in America in October and is the state rock song of Ohio. Other hits include a top ten cover of Fever and a top 40 cover of Come On Let's Go. A cover of Fever's flip side, Sorrow, was a hit in the UK for The Merseys, and was later covered by David Bowie.
I Don't Mind
The McCoys Lyrics
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I don’t really know what I did
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
I'm boutta go off of the grid
Ain't nobody hitting my line
Everybody thinks I'm fine
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
She just wanna waste my time, yeah
I don’t really know what I did, yeah
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
I'm boutta go off of the grid, yeah
Ain't nobody hitting my line, yeah
Everybody thinks I'm fine, yeah
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
She just wanna waste my time, yeah
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
Maybe I'm worthless
Maybe I'm just imperfect or
You don’t really think I'm worth it
But I know what I'm worth
And I know what you think of me and I know that it's wrong
I'm sick of writing all this sad shit
I'm sick of writing all these songs, yeah
But I just wish that I didn’t miss you
Cuz you in my head but I never get you
The pain that I feel is too official
It's complicated it's never simple
But now I just think how you said you cared
When I heard that shit I was really scared
Waited all day when my birthday came just to see your name but it wasn’t there
Now I can see that you lied to me
Thought that you’d be here beside of me, yeah
Thought that you might be the bride to be
But I finally see that its time to leave
Cuz the drugs that I take are because of you
The pain that I feel is because of you
Hate that I think I'm in love with you
Cuz if real love is this then I'm done with you
Cuz I still can’t see why you doing this
Met ya parents when ya movin' in
And then you cut me off because you needed space
So now I just think you're a stupid bitch
I'm way too sad to go and live it up
Get a little liquor just to lift me up
And if I'm being honest I hate you now
But I'll see how I feel when you hit me up
I don’t really know why she left
I don’t really know what I did
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
I'm boutta go off of the grid, yeah
Ain't nobody hitting my line
Everybody thinks I'm fine
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
She just wanna waste my time
The lyrics to The McCoys's song "I Don't Mind" convey a sense of confusion, frustration, and heartbreak over a failed relationship. The singer is left wondering why their partner left and what they did wrong to deserve this outcome. The chorus expresses a desire to disconnect from the world and withdraw from any form of communication, as nobody seems to understand or empathize with their pain. The singer questions their own self-worth and wonders if they are simply not good enough or too flawed for their ex-partner. Despite feeling hurt and rejected, they acknowledge their own value and know that they deserve better.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a hurting and vulnerable state of mind. The singer feels trapped in their thoughts, unable to escape the memories and emotions associated with their lost love. They express the pain that the breakup has caused, resorting to drugs and self-destructive behavior as a coping mechanism. The singer also touches on the disappointment of unfulfilled expectations, such as their partner not acknowledging their birthday. Despite feeling intense anger towards their ex-partner, there remains a lingering longing for their presence, symbolized by their conflicted feelings when their ex reaches out to them again.
Overall, "I Don't Mind" reflects the emotional turmoil of a person struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship and the complex array of emotions that follow.
Line by Line Meaning
I don’t really know why she left
I lack understanding of the exact reason for her departure
I don’t really know what I did
I am uncertain of the specific actions that led to this situation
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
I am unaware of my actions that could have resulted in deserving this outcome
I'm boutta go off of the grid
I am about to disconnect from society and isolate myself
Ain't nobody hitting my line
Nobody is contacting me
Everybody thinks I'm fine
Everyone believes I am emotionally stable
She just wanna waste my time, yeah
She only desires to use my time without any genuine intentions
Maybe I'm worthless
Perhaps I have no value or importance
Maybe I'm just imperfect or
Possibly I am flawed and not perfect
You don’t really think I'm worth it
You do not truly consider me deserving or valuable
But I know what I'm worth
However, I have a clear understanding of my own value
And I know what you think of me and I know that it's wrong
I am aware of your perception of me, and I acknowledge its incorrectness
I'm sick of writing all this sad shit
I am exhausted from constantly expressing my sadness through writing
I'm sick of writing all these songs, yeah
I am tired of composing songs that reflect my emotional turmoil
But I just wish that I didn’t miss you
Nevertheless, I desire to stop longing for your presence
Cuz you in my head but I never get you
Because you continuously occupy my thoughts, yet I am unable to have you
The pain that I feel is too official
The anguish I am experiencing is deeply ingrained and undeniable
It's complicated it's never simple
This situation is complex and far from being straightforward
But now I just think how you said you cared
Now, I simply contemplate the times you claimed to care for me
When I heard that shit I was really scared
Upon hearing those words, I was genuinely frightened
Waited all day when my birthday came just to see your name but it wasn’t there
On my birthday, I eagerly anticipated seeing your name, but it did not appear
Now I can see that you lied to me
Now I comprehend that you deceived me
Thought that you’d be here beside of me, yeah
I believed you would be by my side
Thought that you might be the bride to be
I even considered the possibility of you becoming my future spouse
But I finally see that its time to leave
However, I have now reached the realization that it is necessary to depart
Cuz the drugs that I take are because of you
The substances I consume are a result of your influence
The pain that I feel is because of you
The agony I experience is directly caused by you
Hate that I think I'm in love with you
I despise the fact that I believe I am in love with you
Cuz if real love is this then I'm done with you
Because if this is what genuine love entails, I no longer want to be involved with you
Cuz I still can’t see why you doing this
I am still unable to comprehend why you are behaving in this manner
Met ya parents when ya movin' in
I had the opportunity to meet your parents when you were in the process of relocating
And then you cut me off because you needed space
Subsequently, you abruptly ended our connection as you claimed to require some distance
So now I just think you're a stupid bitch
Consequently, I currently perceive you as a foolish and contemptible person
I'm way too sad to go and live it up
I am excessively sorrowful to engage in lively and enjoyable activities
Get a little liquor just to lift me up
I occasionally consume alcohol to temporarily elevate my mood
And if I'm being honest I hate you now
And to be truthful, I currently possess a strong dislike towards you
But I'll see how I feel when you hit me up
However, I will assess my emotions when you contact me again
Maybe I'm worthless
Maybe I'm just imperfect or
You don’t really think I'm worth it
But I know what I'm worth
And I know what you think of me and I know that it's wrong
I'm sick of writing all this sad shit
I'm sick of writing all these songs, yeah
But I just wish that I didn’t miss you
Cuz you in my head but I never get you
The pain that I feel is too official
It's complicated it's never simple
But now I just think how you said you cared
When I heard that shit I was really scared
Waited all day when my birthday came just to see your name but it wasn’t there
Now I can see that you lied to me
Thought that you’d be here beside of me, yeah
Thought that you might be the bride to be
But I finally see that its time to leave
Cuz the drugs that I take are because of you
The pain that I feel is because of you
Hate that I think I'm in love with you
Cuz if real love is this then I'm done with you
Cuz I still can’t see why you doing this
Met ya parents when ya movin' in
And then you cut me off because you needed space
So now I just think you're a stupid bitch
I'm way too sad to go and live it up
Get a little liquor just to lift me up
And if I'm being honest I hate you now
But I'll see how I feel when you hit me up
I don’t really know why she left
I don’t really know what I did
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
I'm boutta go off of the grid, yeah
Ain't nobody hitting my line
Everybody thinks I'm fine
I don’t really know what I did to deserve this
She just wanna waste my time
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Written by: Derek Nalette
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