Forming in February 2011, The Rubens are a four piece blues and soul band f… Read Full Bio ↴Forming in February 2011, The Rubens are a four piece blues and soul band from a small town south of Sydney. Taking influences from The Black Keys, The Rolling Stones and the Jimi Hendrix Experience among others, the band consists of three brothers and a childhood friend. Over time the band has evolved from their blues roots and have shifted their sound firmly into indie rock.
Members include Zaac Margin on lead guitar, Elliott Margin on keys/vocals, Sam Margin on guitar/vocals and Scott Baldwin on drums.

Paddy
The Rubens Lyrics

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It doesn't have to end in tears

I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days

It seems as though, you can't decide
Now it's time, I swallowed my pride
And put it all on the line
I told you not to waste my time
You're the sweetest thing, but you cut me deep
I can't eat and I can't sleep
I say these things, these cliche things
And now they all, make sense to me

I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days

The saddest thing's, I'm on the line
And you know, you got my time
You got my heart, you got my mind
You got my soul, and I'm not fine

I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days

Overall Meaning

The Rubens's song "Paddy" is a heartfelt ballad about a relationship that is coming to an end. The song's lyrics express the inner dilemma of the singer who doesn't want to be the reason behind their partner's unhappiness, but at the same time, they cannot keep denying their own feelings. The singer admits to having held their partner back for long enough and accepts that it was different when they originally fell in love. There is a sense of contemplation and acceptance as the singer declares their love for their partner and acknowledges that the years they have spent together were not wasted.

The song takes on a melancholic tone as the singer admits to having momentarily fallen into their partner's maze and missed the good old days. There is a sense of ambiguity as the partner can't decide and the singer feels like they are on the line, waiting for the final decision. The song's ending is particularly powerful, with the singer revealing that despite giving their partner their heart, mind, and soul, they are not okay. The lyrics hint that there is still love between the two but the timing, the circumstances, and the outside forces have driven them apart.

Overall, "Paddy" is a poignant masterpiece that captures the complexities of relationships and human emotions with a great deal of sensitivity and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna be the one
I don't want to be the person

To stop you from having fun
who prevents you from enjoying yourself

I've held you back for long enough
I have restrained you enough

It was different when we fell in love
Things were not like this when we first started dating

I see these things I never saw
I notice things that I didn't notice before

You love me, I love you more
You love me, but I love you even more

Not wasted time, but treasured years
The time we spent together was meaningful and important

It doesn't have to end in tears
Our relationship doesn't have to end with us crying

I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I confess that I got lost in your world for a moment

I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days
I must admit that I missed how things used to be

It seems as though, you can't decide
You appear unsure about something

Now it's time, I swallowed my pride
I am willing to humble myself now

And put it all on the line
I am taking a risk and being vulnerable

I told you not to waste my time
I let you know that I am serious about our relationship

You're the sweetest thing, but you cut me deep
You are very kind, but you hurt me deeply

I can't eat and I can't sleep
I am unable to eat or sleep because of my emotions

I say these things, these cliche things
I know these phrases are overused, but they apply to us

And now they all, make sense to me
Now I understand the true meaning of these phrases

The saddest thing's, I'm on the line
The worst part is that I am in a vulnerable position

And you know, you got my time
You know that I am committed to you and our relationship

You got my heart, you got my mind
You have my emotional and mental devotion

You got my soul, and I'm not fine
You have my deepest level of devotion, but I am not okay

I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
Again, I confess that I became lost in your world for a moment

I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days
Once more, I must admit that I longed for how things used to be

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT JAMES BALDWIN, ELLIOTT MARGIN, IZAAC MARGIN, SAMUEL MARGIN, DAVID KAHNE

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01The Best We Got4:30

02My Gun3:29

03Never Be The Same3:25

04Lay It Down3:50

05Be Gone2:59

06Elvis3:20

07The Day You Went Away3:13

08I'll Surely Die3:45

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10Don't Ever Want To Be Found3:17

11Paddy3:53

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I don't wanna be the one
To stop you from having fun
I've held you back for long enough
It was different when we fell in love
I see these things I never saw
You love me, I love you more
Not wasted time, but treasured years
It doesn't have to end in tears
I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days
It seems as though, you can't decide
Now it's time, I swallowed my pride
And put it all on the line
I told you not to waste my time
You're the sweetest thing, but you cut me deep
I can't eat and I can't sleep
I say these things, these cliche things
And now they all, make sense to me
I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days
The saddest thing's, I'm on the line
And you know, you got my time
You got my heart, you got my mind
You got my soul, and I'm not fine
I must admit, I momentarily fell into your maze
I must admit, I momentarily missed the good old days