Does Any Of It Matter Lyrics

Does any of it matter

I've often heard it said

There's times when life cuts like a knife

And gets inside your head

Now, my advice is don't think twice

Don't stray, don't be misled

Embrace the things that matter most

And hold them close instead

Does any of it matter

It's neither here nor there

And when it all comes down to it

Does anybody care

Don't worry 'bout the this and that

The who, the why, the where

Does any of it matter

Does anybody care

Steer well clear from the hate and fear

That you hear from the malcontented

They'll scream and shout

And there's no doubt

They're troubled and tormented

Don't dwell on rumours you hear tell

It'll only make you weary

Leave loud mouthed bores

To their phoney wars

And wild conspiracy theories

Walk the walk, talk the talk

And you'll always be respected

You can't save face if you embrace

The lies you once rejected

And if you roam way far from home

Or your plans all lie in tatters

Don't dream of wealth, just ask yourself

Does any of it matter

When you're weak, when your old

When you're tired and cold

And you're in need of protection

When it seems your dreams

And your best laid schemes

Face nothing but rejection

Stand firm, be strong

Know right from wrong

Stay as honest as the day is long

Don't frown, don't pout

Don't scream and shout

It doesn't really matter

What've you got

When the messenger's shot

Or the winds of change start blowing

Life's too short so don't get caught

When it's time that you were going

Show no regret, remorse, or shame

No blame by any other name

Lose or win, sink or swim

It doesn't really matter