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Careless Lyrics by The Replacements

Sorry, Ma Forgot To Take Out the Trash (Expanded Edition)

1981

Yeah!
Irresponsibility's my closest friend
Forget my duty, obligation
Tell me about the city ordinance
Tell me that we're insubordinate

Plan tomorrow, money to borrow
I'm careless, careless
Couldn't care less, careless
I'm careless, careless
That's the way I stay

I never pay attention, watch my step
Never pay my bills, way in debt
Tell me about the fucking ordinance
Tell me that we're insubordinate

Plan tomorrow, money to borrow
I'm careless, careless
I'm careless, careless
So careless, careless
Yeah, that's the way I stay
Stay!
Stay!

Careless, careless
So careless, careless
Yeah, careless, careless
So careless, careless
Careless is the way I'll stay

About “Careless” by The Replacements

Read the complete lyrics to "Careless" by The Replacements from the album "Sorry, Ma Forgot To Take Out the Trash (Expanded Edition)" in 1981. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Garage Punk, Hardcore Punk, Punk Rock.

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"Careless" appears on "Sorry, Ma Forgot To Take Out the Trash (Expanded Edition)" in 1981.

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