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"I Don't Give A" - Song Analysis

Song Lyrics

You call me, all friendly, tellin' me how much you miss me

That's funny, I guess you've heard my songs

Well, I'm too busy for your business, go find a girl who wants to listen

'Cause if you think I was born yesterday, you have got me wrong

So I cut you off, I don't need your love

'Cause I already cried enough

I've been done, I've been movin' on

Since we said goodbye

I cut you off, I don't need your love

So you can try all you want

Your time is up, I'll tell you why

You say you're sorry, but it's too late now

So save it, get gone, shut up

'Cause if you think I care about you now

Well, boy, I don't give a -

I remember that weekend when my best friend caught you creepin'

You blamed it all on the alcohol

So, I made my decision 'cause you made your bed, sleep in it

Play the victim and switch your position, I'm through, I'm done

So I cut you off, I don't need your love

'Cause I already cried enough

I've been done, I've been movin' on

Since we said goodbye

I cut you off, I don't need your love

So you can try all you want

Your time is up, I'll tell you why

You say you're sorry, but it's too late now

So save it, get gone, shut up

'Cause if you think I care about you now

Well, boy, I don't give a -

I see you tryna get to me

I see you beggin' on your knees

Boy, I don't give a -

So stop tryna get to me

Get up off your knees, 'cause

Boy, I don't give a -, uh, uh

About you, no, I don't give a damn

You keep reminiscin' on when you were my man

But I'm over you, now you're all in the past

You talk all that sweet talk, but I ain't comin' back

Cut you off, I don't need your love

So you can try all you want

Your time is up, I'll tell you why

I'll tell you why

You say you're sorry, but it's too late now

So save it, get gone, shut up

(Too late now)

'Cause if you think I care about you now

Well, boy, I don't give a -

(Boy, I don't give a-)

I see you tryna get to me

I see you beggin' on your knees

Boy, I don't give a -

So stop tryna get to me (get to me)

Get up off your knees, 'cause

Boy, I don't give a -, uh, uh

Vocabulary & Expressions

Cut someone off

To end a relationship with someone abruptly

"After he lied to me, I decided to cut him off completely."

Born yesterday

Naive or easily fooled (usually used in negative form)

"I wasn't born yesterday - I know when someone is lying to me."

Make your bed, sleep in it

To accept the consequences of your actions

"You chose to cheat, now you have to make your bed and sleep in it."

Play the victim

To act like you are the one who has been wronged

"Don't play the victim when you're the one who caused the problem."

Through and through

Completely and entirely

"I'm done with this relationship through and through."

Reminisce

To indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events

"He keeps reminiscing about when we were together."

Discussion Questions

1. The singer uses the phrase "cut you off" to describe ending the relationship. What does this expression mean to you? Have you ever had to "cut someone off" in your life?

2. The lyrics mention "you made your bed, sleep in it." What does this saying mean? Do you believe people should always face the consequences of their actions?

3. The song talks about someone trying to come back after mistreating the singer. Why do you think people sometimes try to return to relationships they've damaged?

4. How does the singer's attitude change throughout the song? What words or phrases show her emotional journey?

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Lyrics from "I Don't Give A"