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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Reflections
Doubting Paris Lyrics
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The sun rises over the office window
Stop basking in the noon day light
Convertible cars too fast to drive.
Smell coffee and jazz from the next streetlamp
I'm looking at you from a friends open door
We wait for the evening
Grab your coat & leave for the summer
Put a beat in the car, let it ride
Let it take you home
Turn your face from the lights cause I'm never on your side
It's taken all this time to see my own reflection
I'm finding myself falling back to the big screen
Hey movie stars, bring lipsticks and sunscreen
Shadow of things in a green glow
All lead to the summer
Put a beat in the car, let it ride
Let it take you home
Turn your face from the lights cause I'm never on your side
It's taken all this time, it's taken all my life, it's taken all this time to see my own reflection.
I wait for the evening
Grab your coat
I'll take you along with
A beat in the car, let it ride
Let it take you home
Turn your face from the lights cause I'm never on your side
It's taken all this time, it's taken all my life, it's taken all this time to see my own reflection.
The lyrics to Doubting Paris's song Reflections convey the feelings of someone who has been too caught up in the fast-paced world of business and success, and is now reflecting on their life and trying to find their own identity. The mention of a suit and tie and the stock exchange indicates that the singer has been deeply engrossed in their career and the demands of a corporate lifestyle. However, they appear to be now yearning for something more meaningful in their life. The line "Stop basking in the noon day light, convertible cars too fast to drive" suggests that they have had enough of the glamour and material possessions that they once coveted, and are now looking for a simpler and more fulfilling existence.
The singer seems to be drawn to the arts, as they can "smell coffee and jazz from the next streetlamp," and they are watching a friend's open door, possibly signaling an interest in the creative world. They are also trying to break free from the confines of their previous life, as they wait for the evening and leave for the summer with their coat. There is a sense of liberation in these lines, as they are shedding their old self and moving towards a new one.
The repeated refrain "Put a beat in the car, let it ride, let it take you home, turn your face from the lights cause I'm never on your side" seems to suggest that the singer is trying to find their own path and identity, and that they are not interested in following the traditional path of success and material gain. They are urging the listener to break free from the constraints of society and find their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
A suit and tie & the stock exchange
Refers to the corporate world and the hustle of the daily grind
The sun rises over the office window
Symbolizes the start of a new day filled with the same routine
Stop basking in the noon day light
Urges the listener to stop idling and start doing something productive
Convertible cars too fast to drive.
Suggests that some things in life may be alluring but ultimately not worth pursuing
Smell coffee and jazz from the next streetlamp
Paints a vivid sensory image of being in the city, surrounded by sounds and smells
I'm looking at you from a friend's open door
Implies a sense of detachment and distance from the person being looked at
We wait for the evening
Creates a feeling of anticipation for something different to happen
Grab your coat & leave for the summer
Encourages the listener to escape from their current situation
Put a beat in the car, let it ride
Let it take you home
Turn your face from the lights cause I'm never on your side
Suggests that the person singing is not trustworthy and the listener should focus on themselves instead of external factors
It's taken all this time to see my own reflection
Reflects on a prolonged journey towards self-discovery
I'm finding myself falling back to the big screen
Hey movie stars, bring lipsticks and sunscreen
Shadow of things in a green glow
All lead to the summer
Describes a retreat into a fictional world, where everything is idealized and perfect
I'll take you along with
A beat in the car, let it ride
Let it take you home
Turn your face from the lights cause I'm never on your side
The singer is offering to take the listener away from their troubles but warns them to not look towards external validation
It's taken all this time, it's taken all my life, it's taken all this time to see my own reflection.
Reiterates the idea that self-discovery is a lifelong journey
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.