<… 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.
@SweetTea-Stephens
But it doesn’t mean anything. It’s a man made symbol that was created in the last century (early 1900’s) from a jewelry store ad campaign, to get people to buy diamonds and rings for “weddings” and as way to say “I love you” (lazy way, I guess just speaking the words is too hard to do) all so they will profit off of it.
Wedding bands were never worn and the concept was non-existent until AFTER this ad campaigns.
So they don’t mean anything. If you think they do instead of your actual marriage commitment and bond, then that’s an issue! Seriously, it’s an issue. If you can’t trust one another to not wear a ring, then maybe you’re married to the wrong person then.
I don’t wear mine anymore and haven’t for years, if some man hits on me I simply say, no thanks and walk away. If they persist I say get away I’m married and then walk away again. Most at that point stop. Same for my husband who wears his most of the time. He’s lost his band so many times it’s unreal. I told him to stop buying more. We’ve been married for 22 years this November. I have no trust issue whatsoever with him. A ring isn’t what makes me trust him. His actions do. Just saying. And he doesn’t worry about me either, as my actions have never given him a reason to.
Those who freak out about a ring have cracks in their relationship that are deeply rooted in trust issues and they need to work on that for sure.
@BlueGuise9
It is a huge relief to see that there are so many others who found this video to be an inexcusable waste of time!
@eleanorek.leslie9818
Amen!
@nickicunningham8893
Thank You , now I don’t have to waste my time
@chickenhead33
Seriously I thought it was going to be something horrific .. that’s 5 mins of my life I’ll never get back
@grandmalovesmebest
Thanks babe. Most of them are!
@drscott7359
Why waste time making such a trash video even for clickbate it embarrassing
@somerking7040
The ring itself doesn't make the marriage. I've also lost my ring and i didNOT stop loving my man the minute i lost it ,lol..And vise versa( he didn't stop loving me for losing it😊).
@melaniehewitt3899
There's 5 minutes of my life I won't get back!!
@sweettexaslatina54yrsyoung
It is not so much about to stop loving your spouse when you lost something valuable and very sentimental that links to your marriage, as well; but the fact in the video is the husband could have be honest as soon as he realized he lost his ring at the gym. Unconditional love in a marriage is very crucial , obviously; however, loyalty, HONESTY , TRUST , COMMUNICATION, and FAITHFULNESS are also very crucial and important in a marriage, as well. 🙏✌😘😘
@sweettexaslatina54yrsyoung
I meant to say in my comment could have been honest.