Should I
Navigating Love's Uncertainty with Little Dragon's 'Should I'
Lyrics
How many weeks since you were mine?
Reflecting on the time since the speaker's romantic relationship ended.
I stayed over all the time
Expressing frequent presence at the other person's place in the past.
If I was invited, I'd be there
Expressing willingness to be present if invited.
But you're acting busy, why should I care?
Noting the other person's apparent busyness and questioning the significance of it.
Should I care?
Pondering whether the speaker should care about the other person's actions.
Should I care?
Repeating the question of whether the speaker should care, emphasizing uncertainty.
Should I?
Repeating the question, adding to the contemplation of caring or not.
Blue, blue, it came, I watch your magic
Describing a moment of emotional intensity or change represented by the color blue.
People afraid of feeling tragic
Observing people's fear of experiencing sadness or sorrow.
If I was invited, I'd be yours
Expressing readiness to be committed if invited, contrasting with the other person's demeanor.
But you're high headed with all of your chores
Noting the other person's pride or arrogance in dealing with responsibilities.
Should I care?
Repeating the question of whether the speaker should care, indicating inner conflict.
Should I care?
Repeating the question, reinforcing the internal struggle regarding emotional investment.
Should I?
Repeating the question, adding to the contemplation of caring or not.
Touch me, touch me, I don't mind my
Expressing openness to physical intimacy despite imperfections.
Glasses are dirty and on fire
Describing a state of disarray or intensity, possibly related to emotions.
Friends looking blurry over there
Noticing a blurred perception of friends, questioning the significance of caring.
Then I feel, why do we, do we care?
Expressing confusion about the importance of caring in the relationship.
I'll be your lover
Offering to be a romantic partner despite uncertainties.
I'll be your friend
Committing to a friendship despite the complexities of the relationship.
Invite me in, invite me in
Requesting inclusion and acceptance into the other person's life.
How many times I slip and bruise?
Reflecting on past instances of emotional pain caused by the other person.
I'm out of bandaids 'cause of you
Indicating a shortage of support or healing resources due to the relationship's challenges.
Just one crazy lover, babe
Describing the other person as a passionate or unpredictable lover.
Now, there you go, why do I care?
Questioning the emotional investment in the relationship given its challenges.
Do I care?
Reflecting on whether the speaker genuinely cares about the other person's actions.
Do I care?
Repeating the question, expressing uncertainty about the depth of the speaker's emotions.
Do I?
Reflecting on the possibility of caring or not in the context of the relationship.
Should I?
Combining the questions of whether and how much the speaker should care.
Should I care?
Repeating the question, emphasizing the ongoing internal struggle with caring.
Should I care?
Repeating the question, underscoring the persistent uncertainty and conflict.
Should I care?
Repeating the question, concluding the song with unresolved feelings and doubts.
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