Careless
Wendell Marshall Lyrics

Wendell Marshall's "Careless" is a soulful love song that poignantly captures the emotional struggle of the singer grappling with a partner who seems to have lost interest in their relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing the initial desire and hope for love that brought them together but soon acknowledges the disillusionment and abandonment they are currently experiencing. The chorus of the song, "Careless, Now that you've got me loving you, You're careless, Careless in everything you do," highlights not only the partner's apparent lack of interest but also how their indifference is affecting the singer.

The second verse of the song is more passionate and direct than the first, with the singer appealing to their love interest to be more considerate and thoughtful in their actions towards them. The lyrics "You break up appointments and think you are smart, If you're not careful, you'll break my heart" convey how the partner's actions are hurtful, and the concern is that they are not aware of the damage they are causing. The final lines of the song, "Are you just careless, as you seem to be, Or do you just care less for me?" succinctly sum up the singer's struggle - they are unsure whether it is indifference or a lack of love that has caused their partner's shift in behavior.