Don't Care
The Red Clay Strays Lyrics


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You have gone but you memory always remains

You have gone but your memory always remains

If I could just get out of Georgia I might find my way home again


Well I've lived my life and I don't care if I die

Yes I've lived my life and I don't care if I die

I'm on a one way road to glory and I'll leave all my troubles behind



Well I've lived my life and I don't care if I die

Lord if I die





Lord if I die

Overall Meaning

The Red Clay Strays's song "Don't Care" explores themes of moving on from the past and embracing a new direction. The opening line, "You have gone but your memory always remains", sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it acknowledges the past but also suggests a desire to move on. The following line, "If I could just get out of Georgia I might find my way home again", reinforces this desire for change and implies that staying in one place might be holding the singer back from realizing their full potential.


The repeated phrase, "Well I've lived my life and I don't care if I die", can be interpreted as either a nihilistic or a liberating sentiment. The singer may be implying that they have lived a full life and are ready to embrace whatever comes next, or they may be expressing a sense of hopelessness and despair. The line "I'm on a one way road to glory and I'll leave all my troubles behind" suggests more of a positive outlook and a determination to move forward with confidence.


Overall, "Don't Care" is a song about letting go of the past and embracing a new start, even if that means leaving the familiar behind. It's an anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped or stuck in a situation, but who also has the courage to take a chance and explore new possibilities.


Line by Line Meaning

You have gone but your memory always remains
Even though you are no longer here, your memory still persists and affects me


If I could just get out of Georgia I might find my way home again
Maybe if I escape from my current situation, I can discover where I truly belong


Yes I've lived my life and I don't care if I die
I have already experienced everything that life has to offer, and death doesn't scare me


I'm on a one way road to glory and I'll leave all my troubles behind
I am heading towards ultimate success, and all of my worries will be left in the past


Lord if I die
If death were to come for me, oh Lord




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