WHO CARES? – English Lyrics

• By: Rex Orange County
• Album: WHO CARES?

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartfelt world of Rex Orange County's "WHO CARES?" and explore universal themes of self-doubt, love, and acceptance. With its relatable lyrics and unique blend of bedroom pop, soul, and jazz, this song offers an authentic and accessible entry point to understanding modern English songwriting. Its conversational style and emotional depth make it a compelling piece to learn and connect with, enriching your language journey through music.

[English]

作词 : Alex O'Connor/Benny Sings

作曲 : Alex O'Connor/Benny Sings

First time I tried this I was free of doubt

I had no fear

Why can't I just do that again?

All the things I used to dream about

Not too far from reach

Now I don't know what's happened to me

...

So you wanna be happy too?

What are you supposed to do?

Now you care about who cares

Who cares?

Who cares?

Who cares?

Who cares?

...

People make me want to scream and shout (Ahh)

Right now, we're here

So why can't I just see you my friend?

This is what I cannot live without

Okay, it's clear

There's really no point living in fear

...

I wanna be happy too

I know what I'm supposed to do

Now that I know who cares

Who cares?

Who cares?

Who cares?

Who cares?

Who cares?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
free /friː/ A2	adjective - not under the control of another; without cost or restriction
doubt /daʊt/ B1	noun - a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction verb - to feel uncertain about something
fear /fɪr/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams while sleeping; to imagine or aspire to something
reach /riːtʃ/ B1	verb - to stretch out an arm in order to touch or grasp something noun - the distance that can be covered
care /keə(r)/ A2	verb - to feel concern or interest noun - the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something
people /ˈpiːpəl/ A1	noun - human beings in general or considered collectively
scream /skriːm/ B1	verb - to shout loudly, especially in fear, pain, or excitement noun - a loud, sharp cry expressing terror, pain, or excitement
shout /ʃaʊt/ B1	verb - to utter a loud call or cry, especially to attract attention noun - a loud cry, especially one expressing pain, joy, or excitement
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard
clear /klɪər/ A2	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; free from confusion
point /pɔɪnt/ A2	noun - an exact position or location in space
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
supposed /səˈpoʊzd/ B2	adjective - expected or required to do something; generally believed to be true
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something

Key Grammar Structures

• First time I tried this I was free of doubt

  ➔ Past Simple with 'was' for past continuous state

  ➔ The use of 'was' here indicates a past state of being 'free of doubt' when the action was tried for the first time.

• Why can't I just do that again?

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' in negative form for ability

  ➔ The negative form of 'can' ('can't') is used to express the inability or difficulty in repeating the action.

• All the things I used to dream about

  ➔ Used to for past habits or states

  ➔ 'Used to' is employed to describe past habits or states that are no longer true.

• Now I don't know what's happened to me

  ➔ Present Simple with 'do' for emphasis in negative sentences

  ➔ The auxiliary verb 'do' is used in the negative sentence to emphasize the lack of knowledge about what has happened.

• So you wanna be happy too?

  ➔ Colloquial contraction 'wanna' for 'want to'

  ➔ 'Wanna' is a colloquial contraction of 'want to', commonly used in informal speech.

• There's really no point living in fear

  ➔ Present Simple with 'there is' for general truths

  ➔ The structure 'there is' is used here to express a general truth or opinion about living in fear.

• I know what I'm supposed to do

  ➔ Present Simple with 'be supposed to' for obligations

  ➔ 'Be supposed to' is used to express an obligation or expectation about what the speaker should do.