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?'
Best Wishes
This Providence Lyrics
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I couldn't sleep because my dreams were interrupted
By the bittersweet fragrance of our childhood dreams
Filling my heart but it's a world torn apart
We thought we had what no one could ever have
Invincibility
But a distnace between you and I (me) killed us
A spooful of your sarcasm helps the pain go down
But if you want to mend my heart for awhile it'll take a phone call from your side of town
Now we're left with broken hearts and a handful of memories
And who I am now reflects you somehow
'Cause you're so apart of me
It's not like we're over is it?
It's not like we'll never be together
I hate it, the way that you say 'never'
The snow falls here
You can see the stars where you are searching for the inspiration
That we once found in every moment
We shared all our deepest dreams
On a train of thought that took us to the place of common ground
But the stage was only set for disappointment
And now we're left here
Two separate paths
You'll take yours and I'll take mine
We're left with broken hearts growing older growing apart
The song Best Wishes by This Providence is a poignant exploration of the end of a friendship or a romantic relationship. The opening lines indicate that the singer has been hurt by the words of the other person and is finding it difficult to move on. The interruption of dreams by the "bittersweet fragrance of our childhood dreams" suggests that the singer is reminded of happier times spent with the other person, even as they acknowledge that the world around them is in turmoil. The references to invincibility and the thought that they had something special are further indications that the relationship was once strong and full of promise.
However, despite this promise, the distance between the two has proved too much to overcome, and gradually their bond has been weakened. The singer finds solace in the other person's sarcasm, suggesting that the moments of levity they shared are still valuable to them, but acknowledges that it will take more than a phone call to fully mend the heartbreak. The snow falling and stars shining as the two are in different locations suggests a sense of distance and isolation, both physical and emotional. The final lines of the song reveal that the singers are now on separate paths, growing older and growing apart.
Overall, the song is a moving reflection on the end of a relationship and the difficulties faced when trying to let go of someone who was once an integral part of one's life. It captures the complicated mix of emotions that arise when relationships end, from hurt and sadness to nostalgia and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
You rwords hit harder than expected
Your words hurt worse than I thought they would
I couldn't sleep because my dreams were interrupted
I stayed up all night because my sleep was disturbed
By the bittersweet fragrance of our childhood dreams
Our youthful aspirations still linger with me, despite their sadness
Filling my heart but it's a world torn apart
My heart is full, even as my world is falling apart
We thought we had what no one could ever have
We believed ourselves to be invincible, extraordinary
Invincibility
We felt unbeatable
But a distance between you and I (me) killed us
Our separation ultimately ended our relationship
Gradually
It happened over time, slowly
A spooful of your sarcasm helps the pain go down
Your witty insults provide temporary relief from the heartbreak
But if you want to mend my heart for awhile it'll take a phone call from your side of town
Only your call can soothe my broken heart, if only for a little while
Now we're left with broken hearts and a handful of memories
All we have left are shattered emotions and a few cherished moments
And who I am now reflects you somehow
Your influence can still be seen in the person I am today
'Cause you're so apart of me
You're such a significant part of my being
It's not like we're over is it?
Our relationship isn't really over, is it?
It's not like we'll never be together
There's still a chance for us to reunite one day
I hate it, the way that you say 'never'
I despise the mere thought of you rejecting me for good
The snow falls here
It's snowing where I am
You can see the stars where you are searching for the inspiration
You're stargazing, seeking your own divine guidance
That we once found in every moment
The meaning and purpose we once shared can be seen in everything
We shared all our deepest dreams
We confided in each other with our most intimate desires
On a train of thought that took us to the place of common ground
We traveled a shared journey of conversation and thought
But the stage was only set for disappointment
Our plans and ambitions were doomed from the start
And now we're left here
We're stranded in the aftermath of our shattered relationship
Two separate paths
We're moving in diverging directions
You'll take yours and I'll take mine
Our paths in life are completely veering away from each other
We're left with broken hearts growing older growing apart
As time passes, our broken hearts only grow further apart
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ShootTheRadio
I actually have the atomic powered robot. My grandparents bought it for me when I was 4 years old. Still have it to this day. That makes the robot 34 years old.
LOST FOSSIL
Did you give its best wishes to everybody?
taylizzle
My favorite song off of this album! 💔
taylizzle
1thess523 I definitely agree - this is the one I could listen to frequently all the way through. Thank you for uploading! Takes me back! 💕
1thess523
This is the only album from them I can listen to.
Desolate Soul
Thank you for this album. You are awesome and I so appreciate it. Best Wishes is my favorite.Â
1thess523
no problem it's good stuff, didn't like anything after this album though which is sad because they sounded like they had some good tunes.
Edward Herrera
Phil added this lonliness to it that nowadays is lackin