Dear Doubt
Michael Schulte Lyrics
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And it's needless to say that there's no way that I want you here.
Dear doubt, please just go.
You've been chasing me too long, so please just go.
Chorus
Oh my God the walls are closing in,
The pressure's on, the floor is caving in,
Through the fire, I will just run,
Over fences I will jump,
Cut the wires to the wild,
Oh I will run.
Dear boy, let's go back in time while we can,
Oh we could sit in the sun and then put a Sally Oldfield record on.
Dear boy, let me see the world through your eyes,
With no fear of falling down, we'd just get up off the ground and then run.
Chorus
I know I'd better run,
No more hesitation,
I just gotta run.
Chorus
The song "Dear Doubt" by Michael Schulte is a heartfelt plea to the negative thoughts and insecurities that can plague us all. The repeated refrain of "Dear doubt, please just go" highlights the singer's desire to overcome the obstacles that doubt has placed in his path. He sees doubt as a persistent visitor who has worn out a path to his door. The singer is asking doubt to leave because he recognizes that doubt only causes fear and anxiety, and he wants to be free of those emotions.
As the song progresses, the singer's tone changes from one of resignation to one of determination. In the chorus, he sings about running through the fire, jumping over fences, and cutting the wires to the wild. These are all metaphors for taking action and overcoming obstacles. The repetition of the phrase "Oh I will run" reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to take the necessary steps to move past doubt and pursue his goals.
The second verse introduces a new character, "Dear boy," who represents the singer's younger self. The singer imagines going back in time to when he was fearless and optimistic, and he wants to experience the world through that same lens once again. By revisiting this moment in his past, the singer is able to tap into the resilience he once had and use it to face the challenges of his present.
Overall, "Dear Doubt" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever struggled with self-doubt. The song acknowledges the realness of anxiety and uncertainty, but also encourages the listener to take control and push past those limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear doubt, you wore out a path to my door,
Doubt, you have visited me so often that you have created a familiar path to my door. I do not welcome your presence.
And it's needless to say that there's no way that I want you here.
It is obvious that I do not want you here with me since you bring me nothing but uncertainty and fear.
Dear doubt, please just go.
I have had enough of you, doubt. Please go away and never return to trouble me again.
You've been chasing me too long, so please just go.
I have struggled with you, doubt, for too long. So please let me be and leave me alone.
Oh my God the walls are closing in,
I feel immense pressure as if the walls around me are slowly closing in on me, leaving no room for escape.
The pressure's on, the floor is caving in,
I am under a lot of pressure, and it feels like the ground beneath my feet is about to give way.
So better just leave and run,
It is best for me to leave this place behind and run away from it all to find peace and escape from fear.
Through the fire, I will just run,
Even if there are obstacles in my way, I will overcome them all and keep running towards my goal.
Over fences I will jump,
I am determined to reach my destination, even if it means hopping over obstacles and boundaries.
Cut the wires to the wild,
I will break free from any restrictions or chains that are holding me back, and I will embrace the wild side.
Oh I will run.
I am determined to keep running until I find peace and leave all of my fears behind.
Dear boy, let's go back in time while we can,
Remember the good old days when it was simple and carefree? Let us escape there for a moment while we still can.
Oh we could sit in the sun and then put a Sally Oldfield record on.
We could bask in the sunshine and listen to some good music that reminds us of simpler times.
Dear boy, let me see the world through your eyes,
Let me see the world from your perspective and your lens, and maybe I can gain a better understanding of how to escape my current struggles.
With no fear of falling down, we'd just get up off the ground and then run.
We would be fearless and resilient enough to get up every time we fall, and we would keep running towards our dreams.
I know I'd better run,
I understand that the only way to escape my struggles is to run away and find a new place to start over.
No more hesitation,
I will no longer hesitate or second-guess myself because I know what I need to do to escape my troubles.
I just gotta run.
I must keep running until I am free from all of my problems and can finally breathe easy.
Contributed by Kylie L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.