The lyrics of Hoobastank's song Unaffected suggest the feeling of being misunderstood by others despite being true to oneself. The song describes a person who constantly tries to show others their true self, but receives rejection and judgment instead of acceptance. The narrator of the song expresses frustration at the fact that others cannot understand or accept their beliefs and way of life. They feel as though they are constantly trying to prove themselves to others, but to no avail. The chorus of the song repeats the question, "What should I do?" suggesting uncertainty and a lack of direction in terms of how to deal with their situation. The line "As though I'm unaffected" represents a facade put up by the narrator in order to try and appear unaffected by the judgments of others. The bridge of the song acknowledges the fact that others have already made up their minds about the narrator before even getting to know them. This feeling of being pre-judged and rejected based on outward appearance is a common theme in the song. Overall, the song suggests a feeling of isolation and alienation from others due to a difference in beliefs and values. It speaks to the struggle of feeling validated and accepted despite being different and true to oneself.
