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.
Doubt
The Ransom Collective Lyrics
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Flickering alone in the dark
You can imagine the trouble I'm having
As we watched it fall apart
Well little did I know that I was only losing my mind
Well little did I know that I was losing track of time
The way that I had seen the world
A constant decision to reject what I'm given
Regardless of what I had learned
Well little did I know that I was only losing my mind
Well little did I know that I was losing track of time
Cause I can't keep you away
And we've got nothing left to say
I'm tearing out the doubt that left me idle
And here I lay the fear that kept me still
Well you know that I'd go
To great heights to figure this all out
And you'd say that I've changed
The same things that we were worried about
You know that I'd go
To great heights to figure this all out
And you'd say that I've changed
The same things that we were worried about
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The Ransom Collective's song "Doubt" is a powerful exploration of the confusion and fear that can come with questioning one's own beliefs and perceptions. The lyrics describe a situation in which the singer is watching something fall apart, represented metaphorically by smoke and ember flickering in the dark. As this happens, the singer begins to question their own mind and perception, feeling as though they are losing track of time and struggling to understand the world around them.
Throughout the song, the lyrics reveal a tension between the desire to reject what the singer has been given and the fear that comes with not understanding. The phrase "tearing out the doubt that left me idle" suggests a willingness to confront these fears and question one's own beliefs in search of a greater understanding.
Overall, "Doubt" is a poignant exploration of the struggle to make sense of our experiences and beliefs. The powerful metaphors and evocative language draw the listener in, encouraging them to consider their own doubts and fears.
Line by Line Meaning
I can remember the smoke and the ember
I recall the flickering of light and burning ash
Flickering alone in the dark
The light was the only thing that flickered in the darkness
You can imagine the trouble I'm having
It's hard for you to envisage the difficulties I'm experiencing
As we watched it fall apart
We sat idle and witnessed the disintegration
Well little did I know that I was only losing my mind
I was unaware that my thoughts were dissipating
Well little did I know that I was losing track of time
I didn't realize that time was slipping away from me
I started to question the very perception
I began to challenge my perception of reality
The way that I had seen the world
My understanding of the world was now called into question
A constant decision to reject what I'm given
I always chose to dismiss what was presented to me
Regardless of what I had learned
Even though I had acquired knowledge, I chose to ignore it
Cause I can't keep you away
I'm unable to distance myself from you
And we've got nothing left to say
There's no more communication between us
I'm tearing out the doubt that left me idle
I'm getting rid of the uncertainty that made me inactive
And here I lay the fear that kept me still
I'm now putting down the terror that immobilized me
Well you know that I'd go
You're aware that I'd do anything
To great heights to figure this all out
To extreme lengths to understand everything
And you'd say that I've changed
You'd mention that I'm different from before
The same things that we were worried about
Those same concerns that we were anxious about
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