The song "Do You Think That's Fair" by John Cougar (also known as John Mellencamp) tells the story of a person who is involved with someone who cheats on them and others. The narrator acknowledges that the person they are in a relationship with has a new boyfriend and a mixed-up husband. Despite this, the narrator still has feelings for them and is willing to spend their money on them. However, the narrator realizes that this person cheats on everyone, and it seems to be their nature. They don't care about the person's past relationships because they themselves have been in similar situations before. The chorus questions if it's fair for them to feel lonely and scared in this relationship. In the second verse, the narrator reflects that they didn't think much about the person before, and when they last spoke, the person expressed fear of physical intimacy. They both went their separate ways, and the narrator finds it amusing how infatuation can be defeated by time and changing circumstances. As the song progresses, the narrator observes that the person's life has become a masquerade, filled with aging individuals they used to rely on for support. The narrator warns that the person shouldn't expect too much from their new love affair, as it will likely fail and leave them alone without anyone to pick them up or care for them. In summary, "Do You Think That's Fair" explores themes of cheating, past relationships, and the consequences of seeking new love without addressing and resolving previous issues. It questions the fairness and loneliness that can arise from such situations.
