The way you talk about me, my god, it’s never ending
Resentment only hurts the person doing the resenting
Could probably try more but I’d just be pretending
It’s hard to shed a tear when all my former fucks are pending
I just really wanted you to know
Uh, oh
When the cows come home
And when pigs start to fly
When funerals don’t have flowers
And movies don’t make me cry
When you can’t smell the salt
In the beaches’ air
When I can walk in public
Without a single stare
Oh, that’s when I’ll care
Your mood’s like cursive, a little too uptight
I play the bigger person, depending on the night
We study the same subject, but we’re in a different class
Oh, I thought that you would be over this but enough time hasn’t passed
I just really wanted you to know
Uh, oh
When the cows come home
And when pigs start to fly
When funerals don’t have flowers
And movies don’t make me cry
When you can’t smell the salt
In the beaches’ air
When I can walk in public
Without a single stare
Oh, that’s when I’ll care
Oh, that’s when I’ll care
You probably thought
This song’s about you
You can’t live without me
But I’m living without you
Without you, without you
Yeah, this song’s about you
You can’t live without me
But I’m living without you
Without you, without you
You probably thought
This song’s about you
You can’t live without me
But I’m living without you
Without you, without you
Yeah, this song’s about you
You can’t live without me
But I’m living without you
Without you, without you
Dissecting Emotional Detachment
“That’s When I’ll Care” by benny blanco is a candid exploration of emotional boundaries and the freedom found in letting go. The lyrics are sharp and honest, filled with idiomatic expressions like “when pigs start to fly” to highlight how unlikely it is that the singer will ever care again. The song’s tone is laced with sarcasm and wit, suggesting that the narrator is over a past relationship, despite the other person lingering on unresolved feelings.
Unapologetic Self-Liberation
benny blanco crafts a narrative of self-liberation, emphasizing the importance of moving on and not being weighed down by someone else’s expectations or regrets. The repeated refrain underscores how far removed the narrator feels from their former attachment, delivering a message of independence and self-assurance.
Song Credits
Songwriters: benny blanco
Release Year: 2024