I Don't Want to Think About It
Wild Strawberries Lyrics

The lyrics to Wild Strawberries’ “I Don’t Want to Think About It” evoke the painful aftermath of a romantic relationship gone awry. The singer seems to be struggling with reconciling the person they once were with the person they have become as a result of the relationship. The first verse describes a seemingly innocent encounter, painting pictures of gates, which implies a romantic image. However, the second line reveals that their partner was more erratic than the singer, who remained “chaste.” The singer then acknowledges that they have changed as a result of the relationship and finds themselves bitter and angry towards their partner, even though they still loved them.

In the second verse, the singer describes the physical damage done by their partner, who “rendered [them] conscious” and “cut [their] innocent face.” The singer then struggles with their own emotions, stating that they are neither bitter nor amused by the situation. However, the final lines reveal that the singer still harbors anger towards their partner and wants to hurt them emotionally. The final verse repeats the first verse’s structure, with a seemingly innocent image of wearing lace, which again implies a romantic association. However, the cynicism of the situation is revealed by the singer’s description of the encounter as “sterile as chess” and how their partner touched them between the “love of God and sister mercy.” This last phrase suggests that the singer felt that their partner’s actions were an affront to religious values and familial support.