Discover the story of the song > I Don’t Care – Shakespears Sister

The protagonist is reflecting on a past relationship where they hurt the person they loved the most, but sees it as a way of showing their affection. They express that they don't care if other people talk about them or criticize them because no matter what happens, they always end up on their feet. They also mention that they don't care if their partner acts like a queen or takes their frustrations out on them, because they have the ability to bounce back and move on.