<… Read Full Bio ↴Charlotte Day Wilson is a Canadian singer-songwriter based in Toronto.
Wilson has the type of slow-burning, smoldering jazz and R&B-influenced sound that already feels classic. She has been quietly churning out songs, from the gospel-washed “Work” back in April to a guest spot in BADBADNOTGOOD’s “In Your Eyes". Her debut EP, CDW, Wilson solidifyies her timeless sound.
Getting here hasn’t been easy—the artist has been, as she says, “working [her] ass off.” Needless to say, the effort has been worth it. Wilson’s tracks have been featured everywhere from Apple Music commercials to Grace & Frankie (and, natch, our playlists), and the singer undertook a tour with Local Natives.
Doubt
Charlotte Day Wilson Lyrics
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I'm done with your game
Cause I've been away
And I've been thinkin'
I may not always have
The comfort of you
As you tread and I fall like a fountain
Falling for you
Tell me what have I done
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
I've dealt with doubt
I've dealt with your game
And I hear your pain
And I hear you thinkin'
You haven't always had
The comfort of truth
But comfort had never had you
Oh, oh, ain't it true?
Oh but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
The song "Doubt" by Charlotte Day Wilson is a poignant and introspective examination of a failed relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and resignation as the singer acknowledges that their doubts and the games they played have led to the end of the relationship. The opening lines, "I'm done with doubt, I'm done with your game," set the tone for the song and suggest that the singer has reached a breaking point. The rest of the lyrics reflect on the singer's feelings of guilt and selfishness, as they wonder what they could have done differently to save the relationship.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the lines "Oh, oh, what have I done for your love? Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love," underscores the singer's sense of regret and self-blame. The repetition of the phrase "for your love" also highlights the way in which the singer's actions were motivated by a desire to please their partner, even as they ultimately failed to do so.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the complex emotions that can arise in the wake of a failed romantic relationship. By admitting their own flaws and taking responsibility for their actions, the singer is able to begin the process of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm done with doubt
I no longer want to second-guess myself or worry about uncertainties.
I'm done with your game
I'm tired of playing the manipulative or deceitful games you play.
Cause I've been away
I've physically, mentally, or emotionally distanced myself from you.
And I've been thinkin'
I've had time to ponder and reflect on our relationship and its issues.
I may not always have
The comfort of you
I've come to terms with the fact that I cannot always depend on you for comfort and reassurance.
As you tread and I fall like a fountain
Falling for you
As you move surefootedly in our relationship and I am left falling and helpless in love for you.
Oh, but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
I'm asking what I've done to put myself in this vulnerable position and what actions led to our current state of affairs.
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
I question what lengths I have gone to for your love and acknowledge my own selfishness and foolishness in doing so.
I've dealt with doubt
I've dealt with your game
I have successfully navigated my doubts and the manipulative games you play.
And I hear your pain
And I hear you thinkin'
I am empathizing with your pain and your own introspection regarding our relationship issues.
You haven't always had
The comfort of truth
You have also struggled with discerning and accepting the truth in our relationship.
But comfort had never had you
You are uncomfortable with vulnerability and emotional expression in relationships.
Oh, oh, ain't it true?
Oh but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
I acknowledge the truth of your discomfort with emotional expression and still question what actions I have taken in our relationship.
Oh, oh, what have I done for your love?
Oh, oh, I'm selfish and dumb for your love
...
I continue to recognize my own selfishness and foolishness in going to great lengths for your love.
Writer(s): CHESTER HANSEN, MATTHEW TAVARES, CHARLOTTE WILSON
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Habiba Fouad
I'm done with doubt
I'm done with your game
Cause I've been away
And I've been thinkin'
I may not always have
The comfort of you
As you tread and I fall like a fountain
Falling for you
Oh but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh...
Ohhh ohh I'm selfish and dumb for your love
I've dealt with doubt
I've dealt with your game
And I hear your pain
And I hear you thinkin'
You haven't always had
The comfort of truth
But comfort had never had you
Ohhh ohhh Ain't it true?
Oh but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh...
Ohhh ohh I'm selfish and dumb for your love
X3
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh...
Ohhh ohh I'm selfish and dumb for your love
Christopher DiCarlo
Incredibly patient, impeccable timing, wondrous mood-generating melancholia.
Cody Williams
so eloquently put, so true.
Shane Thompson
This reminds me so much of "how does it feel" by the great D'Angelo. Something in the similar cadence and delivery. To be compared to the king of soul, that's high praise - this girl is gonna be huge.
Ana_Boogie
Shane Thompson yup. I heard it too
Rachel Austin
That is legit the next suggested video YouTube is showing me right now LOL
Alex Wenzel
Omg
Habiba Fouad
I'm done with doubt
I'm done with your game
Cause I've been away
And I've been thinkin'
I may not always have
The comfort of you
As you tread and I fall like a fountain
Falling for you
Oh but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh...
Ohhh ohh I'm selfish and dumb for your love
I've dealt with doubt
I've dealt with your game
And I hear your pain
And I hear you thinkin'
You haven't always had
The comfort of truth
But comfort had never had you
Ohhh ohhh Ain't it true?
Oh but what have I done?
Tell me what have I done
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh...
Ohhh ohh I'm selfish and dumb for your love
X3
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh what have I done for your love?
Ohhh ohh...
Ohhh ohh I'm selfish and dumb for your love
Gareth
I keep hearing “drinking” rather than “your game”
Bestaghen Bertkeushtad
Yep... Not easy to be a lesbian apparently.
Makes me sad for her. She could have been happy. 😢
Bluerobynne
This song made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. The sound of her voice so delicious.