Doubting Paris is a young group with honest songs and a mature, organic sound. The four have been playing together under the Doubting Paris moniker for over a year, but Timothy, Jay, Zaac, and Ben have been involved in other projects together for more than half a decade. Doubting Paris was officially formed in January 2003; at which time the eldest member was a mere 23 years of age.
A couple of months after getting together as a band, the guys put some demos to tape with the aide of Ryan McAllister (of Maverick Records' Dakona). The demos were a hit, and garnered the attention of producers Daniel Mendez (known for his work with Eve 6, Dakona, Lit, and Lucky 7), and Dwight Baker (known for his work with The Box Gods, and Podunk). It was with the help of Mendez and Baker that Doubting Paris recorded their self-titled debut LP.
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Good Intentions
Doubting Paris Lyrics
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But I needed to be sure I took the long road
And now I'm left here on my own
Restless and tired on my knees
Here I am again
Worse off than I thought
Is there anyone to help figure this one out
It isn't over yet
Still running I can't stand to stay and fight
So much for good intentions
Still waiting for the words to follow
Like water sand and stone
I know I'm not alone
I know I'm not alone
Afraid of standing on my own
Inside the silence that I know so well
I'll trade these ashes
For the promise of another chance to make things right
So much for good intentions
Still waiting for the words to follow
Like water sand and stone
I know I'm not alone
I know I'm not alone
Like water sand and stone
I know I'm not alone
Here I am again
Worse off than I thought
Is there anyone to help figure this one out
I thought it was enough
It isn't over yet
Still running I can't stand to stay and fight
So much for good intentions
Still waiting for the words to follow
Like water sand and stone
I know I'm not alone
So full of good intentions
Still waiting for the words to follow
Like water sand and stone
I know I'm not alone
Like water sand and stone
I know I'm not alone,
I know I'm not alone..
The lyrics of "Good Intentions" by Doubting Paris revolve around the struggles of a person who has put in a lot of effort into a relationship or a situation, but is left alone and unsure of what to do with it. The song talks about how the person has taken the long road to make sure that the love was genuine, but is now lost in the midst of it all. The person is restless and tired, trying to understand what went wrong, and if there is anyone who can help figure it out.
The lines "So much for good intentions, still waiting for the words to follow" show that despite having a strong desire to make things work, the singer is still left waiting for someone else to step up and put in the effort too. The use of water, sand, and stone in the lyrics symbolizes the constant changes the person is going through mentally and emotionally as they try to move on from this situation. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer acknowledging that they are not alone and are willing to trade their current state for a chance to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me
You expressed your love for me, but I needed more than just words to believe it.
But I needed to be sure I took the long road
I took the longer and harder path to be certain of your love.
And now I'm left here on my own
Now that I confirmed my doubts, I am left alone with the consequences.
Restless and tired on my knees
I am restless and exhausted from the journey I undertook to uncover the truth.
Is there anyone to help figure this one out
I need someone to assist me in resolving this situation.
It isn't over yet
The situation is not resolved, despite my efforts.
So much for good intentions
My well-meaning actions have not brought the desired result.
Still waiting for the words to follow
I am waiting for your actions to follow your words.
Like water sand and stone
I recognize that I am not the only one facing this struggle.
I know I'm not alone
I am aware that other people have experienced similar situations.
Afraid of standing on my own
I am scared to be alone with my thoughts.
Inside the silence that I know so well
I feel comfortable in the familiar yet difficult silence of my mind.
I'll trade these ashes
I am willing to let go of my past mistakes and start anew.
For the promise of another chance to make things right
I am hopeful for another opportunity to correct my wrongs.
So full of good intentions
I am brimming with positive plans and ideas.
I know I'm not alone
I am not alone in my struggle, and I can find comfort in that fact.
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Doubting Paris
Thank you for keeping the bands music alive during our absence. We are incredibly grateful and always amazed at how many people still enjoy our music. After all these years we are getting ready to start releasing new music. We hope you will enjoy it.
agnosticChurchworker
Well I'll be stuffed. I grew up with y'all in Langley (hell, one of you was my bother's drum teacher for a while). Colour me incredibly excited for your next release!
NoeticJ
Never EVER gets old
MrWolfSnack
They may have never made it, but this song was played for about 5-10 seconds in the TV show "Joan Of Arcadia" (S2 EP4).
Conker The Squirrel
MrWolfSnack and this song was on Mtv the challenge. ThAts how I found out about it :)
Lance Bird
Gauntlet 3 anybody?