Delphic released their first single This Momentary in 2009 on the french record label Kitsuné. The last few months of 2009 were good months for Delphic they had their first TV appearance on "Later... with Jools Holland", the video to "This Momentary" was nominated for 3 UK Music Video Awards and they were also nominated for the "BBC's Sound of 2010 list" in which they came third.
The Start of 2010 brought a sell out UK tour and it saw the release of their debut album Acolyte which was released in the UK on 11th January, and entered the UK album charts at #8. In March Delphic released their fourth single Halcyon on Polydor records.
On June 29th, 2010 Delphic released Acolyte in North America on Los Angeles-based label Dangerbird Records.
Doubt
Delphic Lyrics
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Wanting everything, just to start at the ending
I found another face to show
Just because what you say is what will go
Doubt, in it all for me
I've hit the wall, all that's left for you is doubt
Better you than me, I've so far to fall
All that's left for you is doubt
In it all for me, I've hit the wall that's left for you is doubt
Better you than me, I've so far to fall, but I can't change now
Missing the life gone by that I had lost
I'm missing the better times that I had lost
When you're near me I get tired when you follow
When you speak what you say is what will go
Will go
What you say is what will go
Doubt, in it all for me
I've hit the wall, all that's left for you is doubt
Better you than me, I've so far to fall
All that's left for you is doubt
In it all for me, I've hit the wall that's left for you is doubt
Better you than me, I've so far to fall, but I can't change now
Doubt, in it all for me
I've hit the wall, all that's left for you is doubt
Better you than me, I've so far to fall
All that's left for you is doubt
In it all for me, I've hit the wall that's left for you is doubt
Better you than me, I've so far to fall, but I can't change now
The lyrics of Delphic's song "Doubt" reflect the struggle of wanting more out of life, but feeling stuck and unable to make changes. The first verse begins with the desire for meaning and wanting to break free from the monotony of the same things. The singer wants everything, but feels overwhelmed by the thought of starting at the ending. The line, "Just because what you say is what will go," suggests a feeling of powerlessness, as if the singer is at the mercy of outside forces and unable to control their own destiny.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of doubt, with the repeated lines, "All that's left for you is doubt" and "I've hit the wall." The singer feels trapped and uncertain about their future. However, there is a sense of resignation in the lines, "Better you than me, I've so far to fall, but I can't change now." It's as if the singer has given up on trying to change their circumstances, and perhaps even doubts their ability to do so.
The second verse continues the theme of regret and nostalgia, with the singer missing the life they used to have. However, the presence of another person (presumably a love interest) seems to exacerbate these feelings rather than alleviate them. The line, "When you're near me I get tired when you follow," suggests that the singer feels suffocated by their relationship and unable to escape the past. Overall, the lyrics of "Doubt" convey a sense of frustration, hopelessness, and the struggle to break free from the limitations of one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanting meaning, wanting more than the same things
Desiring something deeper, more significant than the ordinary
Wanting everything, just to start at the ending
Seeking to possess every possible experience, even though their final outcome is already known
I found another face to show
I've put on a persona that disguises my true self
Just because what you say is what will go
You have the power to determine outcomes through your words
Doubt, in it all for me
Uncertainty is my constant companion
I've hit the wall, all that's left for you is doubt
I've reached a point of no return where doubt is inevitable for you, too
Better you than me, I've so far to fall
I'd rather you bear the burden of doubt because I have too much at stake
All that's left for you is doubt
You will inevitably experience the same doubts I face
Missing the life gone by that I had lost
Nostalgic for a past that can never be reclaimed
When you're near me I get tired when you follow
Your constant presence is draining to me
When you speak what you say is what will go
You hold sway over outcomes with your words
Doubt, in it all for me
I grapple with uncertainty in all aspects of my life
I've hit the wall, all that's left for you is doubt
I'm at my breaking point, and you'll soon confront the same
Better you than me, I've so far to fall
I'd rather you bear the burden of doubt because I have much more to lose
All that's left for you is doubt
You, too, will face uncertainty in the same way I have
In it all for me, I've hit the wall that's left for you is doubt
I'm fully committed to my path, despite the impending doubt you'll face
Better you than me, I've so far to fall, but I can't change now
I'd rather you struggle with doubt than risk derailing my own journey, even though it may lead me to great failure
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES COOK, MATTHEW COCKSEDGE, RICHARD BOARDMAN
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