The song "Don't Bother At All" by Gilbert O'Sullivan tells the story of a relationship that has come to an end. The narrator reveals that their partner left them before, claiming they didn't want them around anymore. The partner then found someone else to care for them, but now they have returned. However, despite still having feelings for their partner, the narrator is still angry and hurt by their actions. They don't want their partner to bother them anymore. Seeing their partner walking down the street makes the narrator feel sorry for whoever they are with now, as they have experienced firsthand what the partner is capable of. The narrator recalls how the partner used to care for them and how they were always together, making it all the more painful to accept their betrayal. The partner's decision to leave them for someone else made them feel like a fool. The lyrics also touch upon how people often lack respect for each other, comparing it to their own experience. The narrator understands that they should let go and move on, as they have been hurt too much. They don't want their partner to bother them anymore. Overall, "Don't Bother At All" depicts the emotional turmoil and resentment felt by the narrator towards their partner, who left them for someone else and then returned. It explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the difficulty in letting go of someone who has hurt you.
