Don't Die Cindy frontman Patrick Hosey muses, "This record is about trying to find your way to the truth. It's about lying in bed at night wondering if God is real or not; wondering how you find love; wondering what you're even here on Earth for. You could say I struggle with a lot of things and the songs get the best of me."
Featuring members of Embraced, Atonal Spiral, and Son of Ray, Don't Die Cindy took their name from a documentary about the September 11th attacks. Comprised of Patrick Hosey (Vocals, Guitars & Keyboards), Jonathan Hoffman (Guitars), Ryan Nelson (Bass), and Steven Kopacz (Drums), Don't Die Cindy has worked hard to get to this point, playing underground venues off the beaten path and building a Myspace fanbase of over 50,000 fans with over 200 shows over the last 12 months. Patrick Hosey says, "I have been playing shows since I was 13. I'm 22 now. I had never been on an airplane before until the label flew us to Seattle to record, and I got to fly on that airplane because of my band. It's been like a dream. So far, none of it seems real."
Patience
Don't Die Cindy Lyrics
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is all that I could tell her,
be patient with me,
cause I don't believe in love,
and if I tell you my secret,
for better or worse a change,
if I tell you my secret,
for better or worse a change...
don't look into my eyes,
you'll see something you don't like,
and you'll just run away,
I don't want to give you advice,
i'll make you cry with every word I say...
she won't ever see it so i'll dissapear in change,
she won't ever see it so i'll dissapear in change...
you can tell her go find a love somewhere else,
i'm not going...
The lyrics to Don't Die Cindy's song "Patience" explore the complexity of emotions that arise when one struggles with opening up to love. The singer pleads with their partner to have patience with them because they do not believe in love. The phrase "be patient with me" is repeated throughout the song and acts as a plea for understanding, as the singer reveals their secret, preparing her partner for whatever changes may occur. The singer, out of fear of being rejected, asks the partner not to look into their eyes, for fear of seeing something they dislike that may lead them to leave.
The vulnerability of the singer is evident in the line "I'll make you cry with every word I say"; the singer acknowledges their inability to reciprocate the love they are receiving, which will inevitably hurt the partner. The singer is aware of their shortcomings but is unable to change themselves, making it difficult for them to give or receive love. The repeated line "She won't ever see it so I'll disappear in change" speaks to the singer's desire to end things before they become too invested, as they know their inability to accept love will ultimately lead to the end of the relationship. The song portrays the internal struggle of the singer combined with their deep understanding of the partner's emotions while revealing the complexity of love and the psychological impact it can have on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
be patient with me,
I urge you to endure my flaws and weaknesses,
is all that I could tell her,
It is the only plea I could express to her,
be patient with me,
I request that you bear with me despite my shortcomings,
cause I don't believe in love,
Due to my past experiences, I have lost faith in the concept of love,
and if I tell you my secret,
If I reveal to you what I keep hidden,
for better or worse a change,
It could result in a significant alteration, be it positive or negative,
if I tell you my secret,
If I disclose what resides within me,
for better or worse a change...
It could cause a drastic shift in the circumstances, either good or bad,
don't look into my eyes,
I forbid you from gazing deeply into my eyes,
you'll see something you don't like,
If you do, you will encounter an aspect of myself that will displease you,
and you'll just run away,
As a result, I anticipate that you will flee from me,
I don't want to give you advice,
I am not inclined to provide you with guidance,
i'll make you cry with every word I say...
Each of my utterances will bring you to tears...
she won't ever see it so i'll disappear in change,
Since she will never appreciate me for who I am, I will undergo a metamorphosis,
she won't ever see it so i'll disappear in change...
She will never witness my transformation, so I will do it anyway,
you can tell her go find a love somewhere else,
You have the permission to advise her to search for love elsewhere,
i'm not going...
But I will not give up on her, and remain here without leaving...
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Don't Die Cindy
15 years ago...
The Man, The Legend
No one forgot
SeedTech
Nearly 16 now...
medley
Felt like yesterday
Jtblair
Well its a better time than ever to dive into my annual ddc play through.
Michael Deester
Bruhs. This song was my go to when I went thru any sort of love sickness or heartbreak. Shoutout to the special lady that Introducede to the song and to whom I think about when I hear
42dapex
I've never heard of this band until viewing this. I now love everything I've heard from you guys. Thanks. :)
Torrin Cooper
This brings me back to 2016 seeing you guys at the Showcase!! Great times!!!
Justin Woodward
That awkward moment when you realize you accidentally hit the dislike button. How can you not love DDC? One of the best bands of all time...
cmmiller711
what a great band they were