Discover the story of the song > I Could Make You Care – Kayak

The protagonist is watching their partner fall apart and blames themselves for it. They feel responsible for everything that their partner has become and feel helpless as they witness their partner self-destruct. The protagonist is hurt by their partner's actions and longs for the close friendship that they once had. Despite their pain, the protagonist realizes that their partner doesn't care about the consequences and is dragging them down with them.