In June 2012 they decided they were through with being crucial and just became dudes.
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Doubt
Crucial Dudes Lyrics
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You don't know what this feels like
And after all the pain I felt from you
Chasing after everything you do
You don't know what this feels like
Tell myself it's everything I do
You don't know what this feels like
And I don't what I'd do without you
But as far as I can see
The only truth with you and me
Is that I'll still enjoy my life without you
And I'll be fine
Believe me, I'm okay
Believe me, I'll be fine
So stay away
So stay away
The lyrics of Crucial Dudes's song Doubt talk about a person who is struggling with the conflicting feelings they have towards someone they love, who also happens to be the source of their pain. The person is torn between the love they feel for this individual and the hurt they have been caused by them. They continue to chase after them despite the emotional turmoil they experience. The person is aware of how destructive this relationship is, yet they cannot help but feel incomplete without this individual. At the same time, they acknowledge that they can enjoy their life without this person, but it is a difficult reality to accept.
These lyrics explore the concept of toxic relationships and the struggles that come with trying to let go of someone who brings both joy and pain. The person's emotional conflict is highlighted by the repetition of "Chasing after everything you do" and "You don't know what this feels like," emphasizing that the person is pursuing their love interest relentlessly, while the other person is not aware of the pain they are causing. The line "But you destroy me and complete me too" encapsulates the love-hate relationship dynamics and mixed emotions that the person is experiencing.
In the final stanza, the person voices their resolve to move on from the turmoil and says "Believe me, I'm okay / Believe me, I'll be fine / So stay away." The person recognizes that they need to create space from the toxic relationship to heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Chasing after everything you do
I'm spending all my time and effort following everything you do.
You don't know what this feels like
You don't understand how much it's hurting me to chase after you.
And after all the pain I felt from you
I've experienced pain from you before, but I'm still chasing after you.
Chasing after everything you do
Again, I'm spending all my time and effort following everything you do.
You don't know what this feels like
I'm feeling so much pain from following you, but you have no idea because you're not in my shoes.
Tell myself it's everything I do
I try to convince myself that chasing after you is everything I should be doing.
You don't know what this feels like
Once again, you're not aware of how much pain I'm feeling by chasing after you.
But you destroy me and complete me too
You have the power to both break me down and make me feel whole at the same time.
And I don't what I'd do without you
I'm not sure how I would function or feel without you in my life.
But as far as I can see
From what I understand and perceive,
The only truth with you and me
The only thing that is certain between us,
Is that I'll still enjoy my life without you
I will still have joy and happiness even if you're not in my life.
And I'll be fine
I'll be okay without you, so there's no need to worry about me.
Believe me, I'm okay
I want you to trust that I'm doing alright without you.
Believe me, I'll be fine
I want you to know that I'll continue to be okay even if you're not in my life.
So stay away
I don't want you to come back into my life and bring more pain.
So stay away
I'm telling you again to stay away and not come back.
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.