[Lead Vocal | low-mid male baritone | close, chest-connected delivery | worn natural tone] [Intro | numb | near-spoken lower register | bass and dry drums | close vocal centre] Funny how quiet it gets When you stop expecting a thing [Verse 1 | numb | loose behind-beat phrasing | muted scratch guitar enters | subtle tape coloration] I've been taking all the good advice With a nod and a vacant stare Everybody's got a way to live And a reason I should care I can see the point they're making I can even say they're right But there's a world between agreeing And getting up tonight [Chorus | detached | punchy syncopated phrasing, lightly held title ending | full bass-led groove, warped guitar accents | filtered vocal double on title] I could care more I could try a little harder Give them what they're asking for I could care more Yeah, I know, I know I just don't anymore [Verse 2 | resigned | conversational delivery, sharper consonants | restless guitar accents | dry lead foreground] Someone said I've gotten difficult I said, "That's a little strong" They said, "You used to give a damn" I said, "Yeah, well, things move on" And I hate the way it sounded Like I'd practiced every word When the truth is I was hoping That it wouldn't even hurt [Chorus | detached | firmer rhythmic attacks, lightly held title ending | filtered vocal double, subtle tape modulation] I could care more I could try a little harder Give them what they're asking for I could care more Yeah, I know, I know I just don't anymore [Bridge | irritated | clipped consonants, dry chest-led delivery, restrained rasp | abrasive modulated guitar, persistent bass groove | contained tension] Don't tell me what I'm missing I've been here the whole damn time Don't ask me for a reason Just to make you feel alright You keep looking for an answer Like there's something I can prove I'm getting tired of explaining Why I'm tired of you [Final Chorus | irritated | assertive clipped phrasing, short held title ending | tight full groove, warped guitar accents | filtered double behind close lead] I could care more I could try a little harder Give them what they're asking for I could care more Yeah, I know, I know What the hell you asking for? [Outro | numb | soft near-spoken delivery | rhythm section withdraws | filtered doubles disappear, dry mono centre] I could care more Maybe I did before
