They began in August of 2013 with no intention of being a band. Originally, they began practicing together for a one time feature with an indie music promoter. But their chemistry and sound gained some attention, and they were invited to several small gigs which gained further attention. Shortly after, their status as a band became official.
3 AM
The Ransom Collective Lyrics
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Perfectly
I swore you were
The one for me
'Til I found out
Recently
That you wanted out
Secretly
This is how it's meant to be
As far as I can see
You tried
Many times
There's no more need to hide
'Cause it's what keeps me up
You're what keeps me up
You keep me up at night
Called you up
3am
The hell you'd been
And truth be told
It's all the same
And it's getting old
But who's to blame?
So it goes, I suppose
This is how it's meant to be
As far as I can see
Many times
There's no more need to hide
'Cause it's what keeps me up
Keeps me up at night
You're what keeps me up
You keep me up at night
Of these memories, endlessly on repeat
Turns out everything's suddenly as it seemed
The song "3 AM" by The Ransom Collective tells the story of a broken relationship. The first verse recalls the beginning of the relationship when everything was perfect and the singer believed their partner was the one for them. However, as time passed, the singer discovered that their partner had secretly wanted out of the relationship all along. The chorus highlights the fact that the truth is what keeps the singer up at night, not being with their partner. The second verse sees the singer call their partner at 3 AM, hoping to resolve the problems in their relationship. However, they realize that nothing has changed and they are tired of going through the same old cycle. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing that it is their partner who keeps them up at night, as they reminisce on the relationship that has now fallen apart.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has been through a painful breakup, as it allows them to process their emotions and come to terms with the fact that sometimes, things don't work out no matter how much two people want it to. The song's repetition of the chorus adds to the overall feeling of loneliness and longing for what has been lost. The use of the phrase "It's all the same and it's getting old" highlights the monotony and predictability of the cycle of breaking up and getting back together.
Line by Line Meaning
It started out
The beginning of our relationship was ideal
Perfectly
Our relationship started off without any complications or difficulties
I swore you were
I was convinced that you were the right person for me
The one for me
I believed that you were my perfect match
'Til I found out
However, my belief changed after I discovered something
Recently
It happened quite recently
That you wanted out
You secretly desired to end our relationship
Secretly
You didn't express your desire to end the relationship openly or directly
This is how it's meant to be
I now understand that this is how our relationship has to end
As far as I can see
It's my perspective that our relationship has reached its conclusion
You tried
You attempted to make our relationship work
Many times
You tried multiple times
There's no more need to hide
You don't have to conceal your true feelings anymore
'Cause it's what keeps me up
Your decision is what's causing my sleepless nights
You're what keeps me up
You're the reason I can't sleep at night
Keeps me up at night
Your actions are causing my insomnia
Called you up
I contacted you through a phone call
3am
It was very late at night when I called you
The hell you'd been
I wanted to know what your problem was
And truth be told
Honestly speaking
It's all the same
Your response was predictable or typical
And it's getting old
Your behavior is becoming repetitive and uninteresting
But who's to blame?
I am unsure whose fault it is
So it goes, I suppose
I accept that this is how our relationship is ending
Of these memories, endlessly on repeat
I keep remembering our past experiences on a never-ending cycle
Turns out everything's suddenly as it seemed
Eventually, everything became clear – things were as they appeared
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fushikumoko1897
Ah, this signature TRC sound. I've really missed this feeling🥺 Been longing for thisss! It's been a long time and it takes me back. Thank you very much, The Ransom Collective, for the new music release! You're worth the wait!
@cassianonce
New TRC song?! The world is healing.
@al-rhaifdiamla480
Truee 😭
@zedrickeder7675
✨TAMA✨
@jewelcabrera4872
Please continue writing and creating more songs 🫶 Hoping to see you perform live again soon!✨
@janestephennoya2034
sameee!
@user-qj8zq4th8d
THIS IS SUCH A PLEASANT SURPRISE! Listened to your music throughout JHS, I am now in college! Perfect timing, something new to keep me going! 😭💗💗💗
@elijah.espino
Listening to a new TRC song is like being hugged and having butterflies in your stomach ❤
@kohaiww7581
TRC needs more recognition!! Glad to see yall back!! Wish I could see TRC's Live performance😭😭
@claudemadrid4950
It's a pleasure to see (and hear) you back 😀... Nice song 😀... and you're on Universal now.😀