Nobody Gives a Damn
Unnoticed Heroes: The Struggle for Recognition in Blackberry Smoke's 'Nobody Gives a Damn'
Lyrics
You can make somethin' out of nothin', my friend
You have the ability to create something valuable out of seemingly nothing.
Make yourself a little bit of money to spend
You can generate some money for yourself.
You can sing your song everybody knows
Your song is widely recognized by everyone.
You can walk in with the skinniest girl
You can be with the most slender girl.
You can carve your initials all over the world
You can leave your mark all over the world.
Put on your best big rock-n-roll pose
Present yourself in a grand rock-n-roll manner.
What are you? Some kind of hero, doin' everything that you can?
Questioning if the person is a hero, doing their best in everything.
You think that everybody's watchin', but nobody gives a damn
Belief that others are watching, but in reality, no one cares.
Nobody gives a damn
Emphasizing that nobody truly cares or is concerned.
You can walk a wire and you don't need a mitt
You can take risks without fear.
You're the best damn thing that they haven't seen yet
Considered the best, although not widely recognized.
Give 'em a chance to fall in love with you
Give people a chance to fall in love with who you are.
You can sing a tune to a million or two
Your singing can reach a vast audience.
Have your name at the top of the list of who's-who
Your name can be prominent, but it doesn't matter when bills are due.
It don't mean nothin' when the rent is due
Emphasizing the lack of significance when faced with financial obligations.
What are you? Some kind of hero, doin' everything that you can?
Reiteration of the questioning of being a hero and doing everything.
You think that everybody's watchin', but nobody gives a damn
Belief that others are watching, but still, nobody cares.
Nobody gives a damn
Continued emphasis on the lack of concern from others.
Nobody gives a damn
Repetition underscoring the theme that nobody cares.
Nobody cares what you do or say
Nobody is interested in your actions or words.
They'll forget about you anyway
People will forget about you regardless.
Don't you worry, it's a waste of time
Worrying about others is a futile use of time.
Take your number and get back in line
Your efforts are not worth the concern; get in line like everyone else.
What are you? Some kind of hero, doin' everything that you can?
Reiteration of the questioning of being a hero and doing everything.
You think that everybody's love you, but nobody gives a damn
Mistaken belief that everyone loves you, while in reality, nobody cares.
Nobody gives a damn
Repeated assertion that nobody gives a damn.
Nobody gives a damn
Continued emphasis on the lack of concern from others.
Nobody gives a damn
Repetition underscoring the theme that nobody cares.
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