Football chants are a beautiful mix of wit, creativity, and pure passion. They can lift a team, roast a rival, or send a message loud and clear—especially to the powers that be. In the case of Tottenham Hotspur, the frustrations surrounding chairman Daniel Levy have been bubbling for years. But during Spurs’ 5-0 thrashing of Southampton, fans unleashed their newest protest chant, directed squarely at Levy, set to a hauntingly familiar tune: “This Is How It Feels” by Inspiral Carpets.
With sharp lyrics and a sarcastic twist involving Dejan Kulusevski, the chant has become both an anthem of rebellion and a catalyst for debate. Whether Levy’s infamous “thick skin” can withstand it remains to be seen. Let’s explore the origins, lyrics, and fan reactions that have made this chant the talk of the Spurs faithful.
The Chant: A Witty Protest in Song
The lyrics are simple yet scathing:
“I don’t care about Levy,
He don’t care about me,
All I care about is Kulusevski.”
This clever dig is sung to the tune of “This Is How It Feels,” a hit song by the Inspiral Carpets from the early ’90s—a perfect choice for a slow, melancholic melody that carries an undercurrent of discontent. The song’s original introspective tone now mirrors the Spurs fans’ growing frustration with their club’s leadership, and the sarcasm in “All I care about is Kulusevski” hits especially hard when directed at the man seen as the root cause of Spurs’ woes: Daniel Levy.
The chant was spotted first across social media on a large scale in the away stands at St. Mary’s Stadium during the Southampton match. It followed relentless chants of “We want Levy out,” marking a clear escalation in fan discontent. What made this protest particularly significant was the fact that Levy himself was in attendance, witnessing the rebellion firsthand.
One fan summed it up perfectly: “Levy was at the game and looked like a moody kid at the end 😂😂.”
Why Now? The Context Behind the Frustration
This chant didn’t emerge out of thin air. It is the product of years of disappointment, compounded by Levy’s recent comments that poured fuel on the fire. Speaking at a fan forum, Levy dismissed the criticism, claiming:
“I have thick skin, and fan backlash doesn’t affect me. I just ignore it, and it makes me want to succeed even more.”
For Spurs fans, already irked by managerial sackings, failed recruitment, and lack of trophies, these words felt tone-deaf. Rather than calming the waters, they infuriated supporters further, sparking an outpouring of chants, banners, and now, this new anthem.
As one fan declared: “Levy said at the fan forum he has thick skin and fan criticism does not affect him. Well, let’s see.”
Fan Reactions: Mixed Emotions Over Kulusevski’s Name
The chant has clearly struck a chord with Spurs fans, but its use of Dejan Kulusevski’s name has sparked internal debate. While many love the chant’s message, others argue that involving Kulusevski—a beloved player—gives it an unintended negative association.
“Love the chant and is one that will catch. Do feel that Kulusevski doesn’t deserve a chant with a negative association. Could’ve finished with ‘all I care about is THFC.’”
“Take Kulu’s name out of it. He will hate that song. Change it to Tottenham Hotspur FC or something. Kulu has a great chant with ‘Gimme Gimme Gimme.’”
The “Gimme Gimme Gimme” chant—set to the iconic ABBA track—has already cemented itself as a Kulusevski classic. Fans feel this new chant risks dragging a player into a conversation where he doesn’t belong
Suggestions to swap “Kulusevski” for “Tottenham Hotspur FC” have been widely endorsed: “Drop the Kulusevski to Tottenham Hotspur FC—it’ll be a banger.”
Yet, for many, the chant’s impact far outweighs any lyrical tweaks:
“Love it 💙 Levy out.”
“Heard it loud and clear on the stream. Good voices tonight. Great 12th man again. Merry Christmas to you all 💙 COYS.”
Taking the Protest Home: A Louder, Bigger Message
The Spurs away fans at Southampton delivered us all a beautiful teaser, but the chant’s real test will come at Spurs’ home ground. A loud, unified message in the heart of Tottenham would amplify the protest exponentially. Fans are already plotting how to keep the momentum going:
“We will get louder. We want Levy uncomfortable. It’s important it’s sung even if we win the next 20 games.”
The chant isn’t just about results—it’s about long-term frustrations that go beyond individual matches. Whether Spurs win or lose, the issues of ticket pricing, poor recruitment, and lack of silverware remain unresolved. As one fan put it:
“We win games like any club does. We don’t win trophies, and there’s other problems such as paying stupid ticket prices…”
Some fans are even calling for drastic action to send a clear message to Levy: “Keep giving Levy money, and he’s laughing. That’s all the man cares about. One-game boycott—don’t put STs on the exchange. Let the ground be half-empty.”
A Chant That’s Here to Stay
Football chants are rarely just songs—they’re statements. Tottenham’s newest protest anthem, sung to “This Is How It Feels” by Inspiral Carpets, encapsulates years of frustration and a desire for change. Its wit, sarcasm, and sharp lyrics ensure it will echo in stadiums for weeks to come, whether or not Levy’s “thick skin” can endure it.
The debate over Kulusevski’s name will rage on, but one thing is clear: Spurs fans are united in their message. As one supporter put it:
“Consistency is the key. We could win matches, we could be in good form, but Levy out chants should always continue until he’s gone.”
The Southampton game may have been a victory on the pitch, but the biggest statement came from the stands. Now, with home games on the horizon, the chant is only getting louder. Daniel Levy might ignore criticism, but Tottenham fans are determined to make sure he hears every word.
“I don’t care about Levy,
He don’t care about me,
All I care about is Kulusevski.”
And so, the song continues.
