The song "Don't Care" by Horse Head, a member of the musical collective GothBoiClique, explores themes of longing, frustration, and the feeling of being ignored or neglected by someone you care about. The lyrics convey a sense of reaching out for connection and support, but feeling like the other person doesn't notice or care about your feelings. The line "I'm reaching for your hand, but it's not there" symbolizes the singer's attempt to seek comfort or reassurance from the person they are addressing, but being met with emptiness or distance. This lack of response from the other person reinforces the narrator's doubts about their importance and whether they are truly cared for. The repeated question "Do you even fucking care?" expresses the narrator's frustration and confusion about the other person's indifference. They long for a genuine connection and want to feel wanted and valued, but the lack of acknowledgment from the person they are addressing leaves them feeling unimportant and disregarded. The lyrics also mention a sense of waiting and hoping for the other person's presence or attention. The line "And I feel like I've been waiting forever there" suggests that the narrator has been longing for this person for a significant amount of time, yet they never seem to show up or reciprocate the narrator's feelings. The desire for escape and longing for the other person is expressed in the lines "And I need for you to be my sweet escape" and "Come and see me, and I'll run my hands through your hair." The narrator sees this person as their source of solace and relief from their stress, but their absence leaves them feeling even more distraught. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the narrator may have lost the other person along the way, either due to their own actions or external circumstances. The line "Or maybe I just lost you on the pathway" suggests a sense of regret and questioning of what could have been done differently. Overall, "Don't Care" reflects the emotional turmoil of longing for someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate the same level of care or attention. It captures the frustration, confusion, and longing of unrequited or neglected love.
