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?'
An Ocean Between
This Providence Lyrics
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In all of our ideas.
We could run away, get a job.
In a small town on the beach.
We can dream but I can't stay.
It's a small world.
But I'll still sail much too far away.
You and me, an ocean between?
I find myself a bit of a mess.
Life just isn't fair, is it?
I miss the years when we were young,
Innocent and so naïve.
We can dream but I can't stay.
It's a small world.
But I'll still sail much too far away.
Could it be, it was destiny?
You and me, an ocean between?
Pride burns like wildfire.
Smell the smoke rising.
It's the anthem of hell.
In your eyes I saw a hope.
Where you wrote us off as Pharisees.
You were so relieved.
Don't listen to anything these demons have to say.
We're older now and it's time to grow up.
Breathe in, breathe out.
Throw yourself in the sea.
(It's so much bigger than us.)
We can dream but I can't stay.
It's a small world.
But I'll still sail much too far away.
Could it be, it was destiny?
You and me, an ocean between?
Don't listen to anything they have to say.
We're older now and it's time to grow up.
The lyrics to This Providence's "An Ocean Between" explore the complexities of growing up and moving on. The singer finds themselves tangled up in ideas and dreams shared with someone else, but they are no longer able to stay in the small world they once shared. The distance between them feels like an ocean, and the possibility of destiny is questioned. The nostalgia of past innocence and youth is contrasted with the reality of growing up, where pride can burn like wildfire and demons can speak.
The line "In your eyes I saw a hope / Where you wrote us off as Pharisees" suggests that there were once shared beliefs or ideals that now seem distant. The singer is urging the listener not to listen to the demons or negative influences but to throw themselves into the bigger picture of life. Ultimately, the decision to sail too far away is made, while acknowledging that it's time to grow up.
One interesting interpretation of the song is that it could be about a romantic relationship or a friendship that has changed. The ocean between can be interpreted as physical distance, but also as growing apart emotionally or mentally. The song also touches on themes of finding oneself and accepting change.
Line by Line Meaning
I find myself so tangled up.
I am confused and unsure due to the ideas and thoughts we share.
In all of our ideas.
Our collective thoughts and concepts are all-encompassing.
We could run away, get a job.
Escaping the current situation by finding employment in a beach town seems like a feasible option.
In a small town on the beach.
A suitable place to escape and start anew is a small coastal town.
We can dream but I can't stay.
While dreaming of a new life is possible, I am unable to remain here and continue to do so.
It's a small world.
The world is smaller than we think and our actions affect others.
But I'll still sail much too far away.
Despite the size of the world, I will likely venture too far away from here.
Could it be, it was destiny?
Is it possible that our separation is meant to be?
You and me, an ocean between?
Our distance from each other is like an ocean - vast and difficult to cross.
I find myself a bit of a mess.
I am in a state of disarray and confusion.
Life just isn't fair, is it?
Life is often unjust and difficult to navigate.
I miss the years when we were young,
I long for the simpler times of youth.
Innocent and so naïve.
We were once inexperienced and unaware of the harsh realities of life.
Pride burns like wildfire.
Arrogance and conceit can spread rapidly and consume everything in their path.
Smell the smoke rising.
The repercussions of our pride are becoming more apparent and concerning.
It's the anthem of hell.
Pride leads to destruction and is akin to a chant of the inferno.
In your eyes I saw a hope.
When I looked at you, I saw a glimmer of optimism and possibility.
Where you wrote us off as Pharisees.
You previously wrote us off as self-righteous individuals like the Pharisees in the Bible.
You were so relieved.
It was a relief to see a positive outlook from you.
Don't listen to anything these demons have to say.
We should not heed the words of those that seek to harm and corrupt us.
We're older now and it's time to grow up.
We have matured and it is necessary to adopt a more responsible and mature approach to life.
Breathe in, breathe out.
Take a moment to calm down and relax.
Throw yourself in the sea.
Immerse yourself in the vastness of the world and see beyond your own struggles.
(It's so much bigger than us.)
There is so much more to the world than our own personal trials and difficulties.
Don't listen to anything they have to say.
We should not allow others to influence us with their negative words and actions.
We're older now and it's time to grow up.
It is important to approach life with a mature and responsible attitude.
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Written by: Jordan D. Mancino, Phillip J. Sgrosso, Samuel Nicholas Hipa, Timothy Lambesis
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