Does It Really Matter?
Whitford/St. Holmes Lyrics


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Can you hear me when I talk to you
Or maybe voices ain't in style tonight
Can you feel something's in the air
It's strange
But I don't feel alive tonight

It's all over
Baby, for for you and I
And if it's true what they say
About love anyway

I'll just die tonight

How can I reach you
You're so far away
But maybe it's past the point
Of reasoning
I thought it was love
I thought it was real
Your leaving never did occur to me

It's all over
Baby, for for you and I
And if it's true what they say
About love anyway

Does it really matter
Does it really matter to me
Does it really matter that much to you

Well, does it make you sad
Does it make you cry
Do you think the whole damn thing
Will work out
Does it make you see
Does it make you feel
Does it hurt you like it's hurting me
Yeah, yeah

It's all over
Baby, for for you and I
And if it's true what they say
About love anyway

Does it really matter
Does it really matter to you
Does it really matter that much to me

Oh, does it make you sad
Does it make you cry
Do you think the whole damn thing
Will work out
Does it make you feel
Does it make you see
Does it hurt you like it's hurting me
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Does it hurt you like it's hurting me
Oh yeah, yeah
Does it hurt you like it's hurting me

Does it hurt you like it's hurting me





Does it really matter

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Does it really matter?" seem to convey the frustration and confusion of a failed relationship. The singer seems to be trying to communicate with their partner, asking if they can hear and feel them, but it seems like they are disconnected and uninterested. The singer is conflicted about the status of their relationship, as they initially thought it was love and real, but their partner's leaving was unexpected. They question if it really matters to either of them if the relationship is over, asking if it makes their partner sad or cry or if it hurts them like it hurts the singer.


The chorus seems to emphasize the uncertainty and lack of clarity in the situation. They question if it matters to either of them and how much it truly affects them. The repetition of the question "does it really matter?" suggests that the singer is unsure of the significance of the situation and whether it truly affects either of them as much as they thought.


Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the weight of failed relationships and how confusing and uncertain they can feel.


Line by Line Meaning

Can you hear me when I talk to you
Are you really listening to me or is it that you are not interested in hearing me out?


Or maybe voices ain't in style tonight
Perhaps you cannot hear me because you are not interested in listening tonight


Can you feel something's in the air
It feels like something is about to happen or change, but it's hard to put a finger on what it is


It's strange
This situation or feeling is unusual and unexpected


But I don't feel alive tonight
Although there is something happening, it's not giving me any satisfaction or making me feel alive


It's all over
Our relationship is ending or has ended


Baby, for for you and I
It's over between the two of us, my love


And if it's true what they say
If what people say about love is true


About love anyway
Regarding the nature of love


I'll just die tonight
If what they say about love is true, then it's better for me to end my life tonight


How can I reach you
I don't know how to connect with you anymore


You're so far away
You seem emotionally distant, like we are not on the same page


But maybe it's past the point
Perhaps it's too late to repair our relationship


Of reasoning
Using logic or reason to solve our problems may not work anymore


I thought it was love
I believed our relationship was love


I thought it was real
I felt our relationship was authentic and meaningful


Your leaving never did occur to me
I never thought you would leave me or our relationship would end


Does it really matter
Is this situation really important or significant?


Does it really matter to me
I'm not sure if I really care or if this matters to me


Does it really matter that much to you
Is this situation significant to you or does it matter to you a lot?


Well, does it make you sad
Are you feeling sad because of our situation?


Does it make you cry
Are you upset enough to cry about our situation?


Do you think the whole damn thing
Do you believe our entire relationship is ending or doomed?


Will work out
Can we find a way to fix our relationship or reconcile?


Does it make you see
Does it become clear to you what we need to do to fix our relationship?


Does it make you feel
Does this situation cause you to experience any particular emotions?


Does it hurt you like it's hurting me
Is this causing you a similar pain or emotional distress as it is for me?


Oh yeah, oh yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement


Does it hurt you like it's hurting me
Are you experiencing the same emotional pain as I am?




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