I love the title of this songs, track #8 of Courtney Barnett’s new album: ‘Nobody Really Cares if You Don’t Go to the Party.’ It doesn’t show up in the song but it conveys the theme beautifully.

This song contrasts two different philosophies — the devil-may-care attitude of one character vs. the sheltered introversion of the narrator. The title refers to both people, suggesting that neither of their outlooks is important in the grand scheme.

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