Brightly are a Melbourne-based indie pop band, combining elements of folk, … Read Full Bio ↴Brightly are a Melbourne-based indie pop band, combining elements of folk, pop and electronica.

Since the release of their debut album Beginnings & Endings in April 2013, Joshua Barber, Charlie Gleason and Nicholas Lam have recorded The Greylings, a five-track EP. Exploring organic and acoustic sounds, the record is a step away from the genre-defying mix of folk and electronica that marked their debut.

With a live show that takes advantage of their multi-instrumental background, rampant enthusiasm and a enduring love of glitter, Brightly is a riotous soiree late into the pitch black night, awaiting morning.

Doubt
Brightly Lyrics

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You sold me out
So I still have doubts
You broke me down
So I still have doubts

My mother she told me
The water was warm
My father he told me

To sin is to come undone
I lied again
I lied again
Again

You said the truth
Did not need proof
So I still have doubts
And baby I'm sorry still
I will be till
We don't have doubts

My mother she told me
The water was warm
My father he told me
To sin is to come undone
I lied again

I lied again
Again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brightly's song Doubt deal with themes of betrayal, mistrust, and personal regret. The first verse describes the pain of being let down by someone who the singer once trusted, leaving them with lingering doubts and insecurities. This is further emphasized in the repetition of the phrase "So I still have doubts", emphasizing that the wounds caused by this person's actions have not fully healed.

The second verse describes conflicting messages from the singer's parents; while the mother claims the water is warm, indicating safety, the father warns that sin leads to ruin. This juxtaposition indicates the struggles that the singer may be facing in trying to discern right from wrong. The repetition of "I lied again" serves as a confession of personal faults, acknowledging the internal turmoil and doubt that comes with dishonesty.

The chorus conveys the complexity of the singer's emotions, admitting to feeling sorry for their actions while also acknowledging that doubts may still linger. The overall message is one of personal reflection and struggle, with the singer grappling with feelings of shame and doubt.

Line by Line Meaning

You sold me out
You betrayed me

So I still have doubts
I still don't trust you because of your betrayal

You broke me down
You caused me emotional pain

So I still have doubts
I still don't trust you because of the pain you caused

My mother she told me The water was warm
My mother taught me to trust people but sometimes they're not honest

My father he told me To sin is to come undone
My father taught me that doing something wrong can have negative consequences

I lied again I lied again Again
I've been dishonest repeatedly and I keep doing it

You said the truth Did not need proof
You claimed to be honest without needing to back it up

So I still have doubts
I still don't trust you even if you say you're truthful

And baby I'm sorry still I will be till We don't have doubts
I'm sorry for not trusting you, but I will continue to doubt you until we can restore trust

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