Battle of Who Could Care Less
Apathetic Symphony: Unveiling the Battle of Indifference in Ben Folds Five's Melody
Lyrics
Do you not hear me anymore
Feeling unheard or ignored
I know it's not your thing to care
Understanding that caring might not be your preference
I know it's cool to be so bored
Being detached and uninterested is considered fashionable
I sucks me in
The disinterest draws me in
When you're aloof
Your emotional distance pulls me in
It sucks me in, it sucks it works
Detachment seems effective and functional
I guess it's cool to be alone
It's perceived as desirable to be solitary
Will you never rest
Constantly engaged in this competitive indifference
Fighting the battle of who could care less
Engaged in a contest to show less care
Everyday you wake up late
You consistently wake up late
Sometimes I wish I was
Sometimes I wish I was like that too
That way
Envious of that demeanor
And you think Rockford Files is cool
You find certain things cool
But there are some things
There are aspects you'd alter if you could
That you would change
You have desires for change
If it were up to you
If you had control
So think about your masterpiece (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Reflect on your exceptional creation
Watch the Rockford Files
Watch a TV show you like
And call to see if Paul can score some weed.
Checking if someone can get drugs for you
Do you never rest
No respite from this competitive indifference
Fighting the battle of who could care less
Engaged in the contest of indifference
Unearned unhappiness
Experiencing unhappiness without cause
That's all right I guess
Accepting that unearned sadness is okay
I've got this great idea
Proposing a satirical idea
Why don't we pitch it to the Franklin Fucking Mint
Sarcastically suggesting commercializing apathy
Fine pewter portraits of
Creating art depicting disinterest and boredom
General apathy and major boredom singing
Sarcastically echoing indifference as a anthem
Whatever and ever Amen
Indifference forever and ever, agreement with it
Oh well maybe not I'll try again
Abandoning the idea sarcastically
This should cheer you up for sure
Attempting to cheer you up with a joke
See I've got your old I.D.
Having your old identification
And you're all dressed up like the Cure
Dressed similarly to a specific band
You never rest
No pause in this competitive indifference
Fighting the battle
Fighting in the contest
Of who could care less
Enduring unwarranted sadness
Unearned unhappiness
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You're my hero I confess
Admiration expressed despite the indifference
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