"I Shouldn't Mind" by Grabbitz is a song about the struggle of dealing with the end of a relationship and trying to move on. The lyrics express the narrator's feelings of being hurt and betrayed by their former partner who has moved on to someone else. The song starts with the narrator acknowledging that they have been overthrown and replaced, but they promise to hold their own and not let it affect them. They are aware that they and their ex are now physically distant from each other, but emotionally, it feels like they have drifted too far apart. The lyrics then delve into the narrator's curiosity about their ex's new life without them. They wonder where their ex has been, who they have seen, and if they have thought of the narrator. The painful realization hits them when they see their ex standing hand in hand with another man, symbolizing their new romantic relationship. Despite the heartache, the narrator tries to convince themselves that they shouldn't mind, as this happens all the time. They need to draw a line between what belongs to them and what doesn't. They repeat the phrase "I'll be fucking fine" as a way of convincing themselves that they will be okay even though they are hurting. The second verse continues the theme of loneliness and longing for the ex's presence. The narrator mentions the scars and moments they wish their ex was still with them. They also observe how their ex now sleeps with cover sheets and can't stand the heat, possibly signifying a change in their preferences or habits since they started dating someone else. Throughout the song, the narrator reminds themselves that this situation is common and they have to draw a line on what isn't theirs. They repeat the phrase "I shouldn't mind" multiple times as a mantra to keep themselves strong and remind themselves not to dwell on the pain. Overall, "I Shouldn't Mind" reflects the pain, jealousy, and struggle to move on after a breakup. The song captures the raw emotions of someone trying to cope with the reality of their ex moving on and finding happiness with someone else, while they are left to heal and find their own way forward.
