Lyrics
Not That it Matters
Introduction: The speaker states that what follows is not of significant importance.
So we talked the night away, we cussed and then we prayed
Describes a conversation where emotions varied, including both anger and prayer.
I know the words you're using, But I can't hear a thing you say
Acknowledges the use of words but suggests a lack of effective communication or understanding.
And now we say good night, as if we finished something right
Ending a conversation or relationship without a sense of accomplishment or resolution.
We trained for this for so long we've become too weak to fight
Expresses exhaustion from prolonged preparation or effort, rendering one unable to continue the fight.
Remember all those nights how we laughed until we cried
Recalls joyful past moments that contrast with the current lack of happiness.
We haven't smiled in way too long, our eyes are always dry
Highlights a prolonged absence of smiles and emotional dryness.
We've been known to burn a bridge and we shared a lethal wit
References burning bridges and possessing a sharp wit, suggesting a history of confrontations.
They called us Scott and Zelda but we didn't give a shit
Identifies with the historical figures Scott and Zelda, emphasizing indifference to societal judgment.
Not That it Matters
Restatement of the song's theme, highlighting the lack of importance.
Not that I'll ever change your mind
Expresses a lack of belief in the possibility of changing someone's mind.
I had your back, defended you, I quote you all the time
Affirms loyalty and defense of the other person, despite an apparent lack of impact.
Not that it matters
Reiteration of the unimportance of the situation.
If it's really got to end
Acknowledges the potential end of a relationship.
I'd say let's keep it friendly , but we'll never be just friends
Suggests maintaining a friendly connection, but recognizing the impossibility of being just friends.
We did just what we said, and we lost a couple friends
Describes fulfilling promises but losing friends in the process.
And if we starred in our own drama but we saw it to the end
Reflects on participating in a personal drama and seeing it through to the end.
We had a perfect day
Recalls a perfect day, possibly emphasizing the contrast with the subsequent events.
Then we threw it all away
Admits to ruining a positive situation.
We used up our best insults now there's nothing left to say
Indicates the depletion of creative insults, leading to a lack of words.
Not That it Matters
Restatement of the unimportance of the situation.
That I'll ever change your mind
Reiterates the doubt in the possibility of changing someone's mind.
I had your back, defended you, I quote you all the time
Affirms loyalty and defense of the other person, despite an apparent lack of impact (repeated).
Well There's nothing left to say
States there's nothing left to say, possibly indicating a conclusion or acceptance.
I love you still, I always will but now I'll go away
Expresses enduring love but acknowledges the need to go away.
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