This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best), is a four piece pop rock… Read Full Bio ↴This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best), is a four piece pop rock band from Seattle, Washington US. The members of This Providence came together in the summer of 2001 and soon after recorded a 4 song demo CD, under the short lived name of "T minus 1." In 2003 they recorded the better known The Sunday Best EP, co-produced, and self-released (now out of print). While still in high school, they gathered a strong local following as well as some label attention. After graduating, the band released their debut full-length record, Our Worlds Divorce, produced by Casey Bates.

Fueled by Ramen released This Providence's self titled full-length album (This Providence) on September 12, 2006.

On November 1, 2006, Phil Cobrea announced that he would no longer be playing bass in This Providence. He cited fractured relationships and a need to be around his family and girlfriend as his reason for leaving. He left on friendly terms and claims he will be around when This Providence plays shows in Seattle.

Among many other bands, they have toured with Cute Is What We Aim For, All Time Low, and Brighten. This Providence appeared at The Bamboozle 2007 on May 5th, 2007. And also appeared at Warped Tour for a couple of years. They released Who Are You Now?.

This Providence left Fueled By Ramen in the early months of 2012, and on May 1, 2012, they released the 'Brier' EP, which was the first new music from them since the release of 'Who Are You Now?'

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing
This Providence Lyrics

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You're throwing everything you have at me.
Cheap shots, low blows, will you ever let it go.
You're so pathetic, give it a rest.
You're not gonna win, you're never gonna.

You love the sound of your own voice.
And the crown of death upon your head, come on.
You and all your royalty, on the edge of infamy.

You're going to taste my fist.

You're so good at stretching the truth
into a sugar coated lie.
Everyone takes a bite.
I have been dining with the enemy.
It was a wolf in sheep's clothing, now it's so clear to me.

I've had enough of your games.
If your not trembling you'd better be.
Cause we're gonna be the end of you.
I've had enough of your games.
I'm gonna show them who you really are.
I can tell you right now, it wont be pretty.

I can't convince anyone, anything.
Provoking the anger of, a jealous god.
Still you spin a web of lies, fear, lust, pride, greed and shame.
You said no one, oh, you said no one escapes the pain.

I've had enough of your games.
If your not trembling you'd better be.
Cause we're gonna be the end of you.
I've had enough of your games.
I'm gonna show them who you really are.
I can tell you right now, it wont be pretty.

I'm a coward not a fighter, disguised as a lover.
In disguise, in disguise.
For so long now, you held me down.
You held me, you held me down.
You held me down.
You held me down for so long.
But its not gonna last.
Cause I can see right through your beautiful eyes.

I've had enough of your games.
If your not trembling you'd better be.
Cause we're gonna be the end of you.
I've had enough of your games.
I'm gonna show them who you really are.
I can tell you right now, it wont be pretty.

You're throwing everything you have at me.
Cheap shots, low blows, will you ever let it go.

You're so pathetic, give it a rest.
You're not gonna win, you're never gonna.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" by This Providence depict a person who is fed up with the deceptive actions of someone close to them. The song is essentially an anthem of warning against those who are not what they seem. The opening lines describe the relentless attempts of this deceptive person to harm the singer. The next few lines describe how this person loves to hear their own voice and how they believe they are better than others. However, the singer is confident that they will not be intimidated or defeated by them.

The second verse suggests that this person is very good at convincing others to believe their lies. They present themselves as a friend or ally when in reality, they are a betrayer. The singer admits that they themselves have been fooled by this person, but now they see through their disguise. They want to expose this person for who they really are, even if it means things will get ugly. The bridge of the song talks about how this person holds power over the singer in some way, but it will not last forever.

Overall, these lyrics have a powerful message about being cautious of people who present themselves as something they are not. The song warns that people may be fooled by such people, but eventually, their true colors will be revealed, and they will have to face the consequences. The song has a strong, angsty tone and is likely to resonate with anyone who has dealt with someone deceitful in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

You're throwing everything you have at me.
You're using every trick in the book to bring me down.

Cheap shots, low blows, will you ever let it go.
You're using dirty tactics and not taking the high road.

You're so pathetic, give it a rest.
Your attempts to defeat me are sad and unsuccessful, you should stop.

You're not gonna win, you're never gonna.
No matter what you do, you will not emerge victorious over me.

You love the sound of your own voice.
You enjoy talking and hearing yourself speak.

And the crown of death upon your head, come on.
You seem to be obsessed with gloom and doomsday.

You and all your royalty, on the edge of infamy.
You and your associates are dangerously close to losing your reputation.

You're going to taste my fist.
I will physically retaliate against you.

You're so good at stretching the truth
You are skilled at fabricating facts.

into a sugar coated lie.
You make your lies appear more palatable with sweet talk.

Everyone takes a bite.
People are in the habit of believing you without scrutiny.

I have been dining with the enemy.
I have unwittingly been collaborating with someone who is against me.

It was a wolf in sheep's clothing, now it's so clear to me.
This person was pretending to be harmless but was actually dangerous.

I've had enough of your games.
I'm tired of your manipulations and schemes.

If your not trembling you'd better be.
You should be afraid of the consequences of your actions.

Cause we're gonna be the end of you.
Our efforts will lead to your downfall.

I'm gonna show them who you really are.
I will expose your true character to others.

I can tell you right now, it wont be pretty.
Your real identity will not be attractive or appealing.

I can't convince anyone, anything.
I am unable to persuade others to believe me or support my cause.

Provoking the anger of, a jealous god.
My actions have angered a powerful divine entity who desires exclusive loyalty.

Still you spin a web of lies, fear, lust, pride, greed and shame.
You continue to construct and propagate false narratives based on negative emotions and motivations.

You said no one, oh, you said no one escapes the pain.
You believe that nobody can avoid suffering.

I'm a coward not a fighter, disguised as a lover.
I consider myself weak and passive and pretend to be a romantic interest.

In disguise, in disguise.
I am not revealing my true persona.

For so long now, you held me down.
You have oppressed and constrained me for an extended period.

But its not gonna last.
Your influence over me will come to an end.

Cause I can see right through your beautiful eyes.
I can perceive your true nature beyond your physical appearance.

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