In 'She Thinks I Still Care,' James Taylor delves into the complexities of unrequited love and lingering emotions. The song narrates the perspective of someone who is perceived by his ex-lover to still have feelings for her, even though he insists otherwise. Key themes include denial in the face of emotional vulnerability, the difficulty of moving on, and the interpretation of subtle gestures as signs of enduring affection. A particularly poignant moment is found in the repeated assurance of indifference, which paradoxically underscores just how much the protagonist is actually affected by the breakup.