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1. Jersey City rapper Randy Nicholls, better known as Ransom, was originally born in Brooklyn, NY in September 1980. His father's slaying and mother's serious illness forced Nichols to stay in foster care and group homes few years, but he and his mother eventually relocated to Jersey City when he was about eight years old. A lifestyle of selling drugs, which landed him in and out of jail as a teen, ensued; however, the young rapper wanted out. In 2000, he and his friends put up money to buy a recording studio, which initiated Nicholl’s rap career under the moniker Ransom. Not long afterwards, he teamed up with fellow rapper Hitchcock & Joe Budden to form the A-Team. Budden would leave the group shortly after. Known for their Hardhood Classics street albums, the two became staples on the mixtape circuit in New Jersey, but barely dented the scene in neighboring New York. After a deal with Def Jam didn't pan out, the two went their separate ways around 2006. Ransom did not lose much momentum, constantly appearing on DJ Clue mixtapes as well as shelling out his own, including the Best in the City volumes and Ransom Note. In 2007, Ransom received some press over traded lyrical barbs with Joe Budden, also a Jersey City native, who included a verse from Ransom and Hitchcock on his Mood Muzik 3 mix album, claiming a reunion by the defunct A-Team. Later that year, Ransom geared up to release his Street Cinema mixtape, distributed via N.Y. indie Babygrande. ~ Cyril Cordor, Rovi

2. Hardcore/southern rock band from London town, formed in 2008. Known as Ransom(uk)

3. Ransom is a christian hard rock/metal band from the late 80's/early 90's, fronted by female vocalist Lisa Faxon. They released 2 albums, the first was simply called Ransom, and the second Soul Asylum.

4. Local Philly band. At one time had George from Blacklisted singing.

5. Local now defunct pop-punk band from Berlin (Germany).
The band consisted of Christoph Reiling (drums, vocals), Timo Richard (bass, vocals),
Stefan Kühnemund (guitar, vocals) and Jan Wirth (guitar, vocals).
Ransom provided part of the soundtrack for the Plug&Play windsurfing movie. Songs used for the movie can be found on their album "Escape from Suburbia" which was released in 2003.

6. American Aor/Melodic Rock band. They released 'Trouble in Paradise' in 1997.

I Do
Ransom Lyrics

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If I wanted to get close to you,
Would you let me? Will I do?

If i kissed you, parked in the driveway
Could you make this work? Can I stay?

If the radio was off, and the buzz came from the trees
would you be mine? Please?

But I’m all dressed up to be let down again

Never once asked how I am well I’m alright
I’m alright without your image in my mind
All I ever wanted to do was see you smile
But when it came down to it
You tore the pages, threw it
And All my friends they knew it

Rather end it all then keep asking “Will I do”?

Would you be there? When I can’t hold all this weight.
Don’t hate me for the tears they think I fake.

Does your mind see in me what I see in your eyes?
Do you hate to say goodbyes, or drown them out with lies?

I held to you too tight.

Never once asked how I am well I’m alright
I’m alright without you burning up my mind
All I ever wanted to do was see you smile
But when it came down to it
You tore the pages, threw it
And All my friends they knew it

Rather end it all then keep asking “Will I do”?

Manipulate me into loving you

Go find somebody else

Overall Meaning

The song “I Do” by Ransom appears to be about a person who is struggling with unrequited love. The singer seems to be expressing their desire to be close to someone and questioning whether the person they are interested in feels the same way. They express a desire to kiss and spend time with this person and ask if they can make it work. They also ask if the person would be there for them when they need support, and if they see in the singer what the singer sees in them.

Despite these hopeful requests, the singer also expresses a sense of resignation and sadness. They feel as if they have been let down before and are apprehensive about being hurt again. They feel ignored and unimportant to the person they are interested in and express frustration about being manipulated into loving them. Ultimately, the singer seems to come to the conclusion that it might be better for them to move on and find someone else.

The lyrics of this song are emotional and vulnerable, and it seems likely that they could resonate with many people who have experienced unrequited love. The song has a gentle, melancholy tone that underscores the singer’s sense of loneliness and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

If I wanted to get close to you, Would you let me? Will I do?
The singer is asking if the person they're interested in would be receptive to them and if they have a chance with them.

If i kissed you, parked in the driveway Could you make this work? Can I stay?
The singer is questioning if a simple act of intimacy could lead to a more substantial, long-term relationship.

If the radio was off, and the buzz came from the trees would you be mine? Please?
The singer is wondering if the person they're interested in would still be willing to be with them even if external factors such as music were taken out of the picture.

But I’m all dressed up to be let down again
The artist is expressing a fear of getting hurt despite their efforts to make a good impression and be attractive.

Never once asked how I am well I’m alright I’m alright without your image in my mind All I ever wanted to do was see you smile But when it came down to it You tore the pages, threw it And All my friends they knew it
The artist is expressing that they didn't receive the same care and attention they gave to the other person. They were okay without thinking about them but wanted to see them happy. The other person didn't reciprocate and even went as far as to damage their relationship with the artist.

Rather end it all then keep asking “Will I do”?
The singer would rather end their uncertainty about their relationship with the other person than continue to feel unsure and ask if they're good enough.

Would you be there? When I can’t hold all this weight. Don’t hate me for the tears they think I fake.
The singer is asking if the other person would be there for them in difficult times and for emotional support. They don't want to be judged for their emotions.

Does your mind see in me what I see in your eyes? Do you hate to say goodbyes, or drown them out with lies?
The artist is questioning if they have the same level of connection as they think the other person has with them. They're asking if the other person avoids difficult conversations and is dishonest.

I held to you too tight.
The artist acknowledges that they may have been too clingy or intense in their feelings for the other person.

Manipulate me into loving you Go find somebody else
The artist is calling out the other person for trying to manipulate them into loving them and tells them to find someone else instead.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tucker Ransom, Nathan Allen

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