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?'
Keeping On Without You
This Providence Lyrics
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Are you dreaming of me now oh oh oh
Whoa
Screaming, are you screaming
'cause it's such a nightmare now oh oh oh
Oh there must be must be something else waiting for you
Oh oh oh oh oh ohh
Oh oh oh oh ohh
oohh III I can't keep on without you
Oooh III I can't keep on without you
Leaving, are you leaving
Really need you here the most
Oh oh oh oh oh
I need you more than ever all I have is your holy ghost
Oh oh oh oh oh
There must be must be something else waiting for you
Oh oh oh oh oh ohh
There must be must be something
Else waiting for you
Oh oh oh oh ohh
Oohh III I can't keep on without you
Oooh III I can't keep on without you
Whoaaa oh oh
Without you
Whoaa oh oh
You paint my broken heart like some awful piece of art.
And I watch my world as it falls down around
But still I pray you will come back one day
Whooo II will keep on without you
Whooo II will keep on without you
Whooo II will keep on without you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Without you
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The song “Keeping On Without You” by This Providence is about a couple who are now separated. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation by the person left behind (the singer) for their lover who has left them. The singer wonders if their lover ever thinks of them and dreams of them. The use of the word “darling” in the opening lines shows that the singer still cares for their lover and misses them dearly.
The singer then asks if their lover is screaming because of the pain of being separated from them, as if the thought of being away from them is too much to bear. They then express their need for their lover to stay, suggesting that they require their presence at this particular moment in their life. They acknowledge that they need their lover more than ever before, and all they have left is their memories together and the “holy ghost” of their love.
The chorus reflects the desperation of the singer as they say “I can’t keep on without you”. They are conveying the message that their life is incomplete without their lover, and they are unable to move on. The singer then concludes the song by stating that they will keep moving forward despite the pain of the separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, are you dreaming
Are you thinking of being with me even though you're asleep?
Are you dreaming of me now oh oh oh
Are you dreaming of being with me now, even though we're apart?
Screaming, are you screaming
Are you waking up from a nightmare?
'cause it's such a nightmare now oh oh oh
Because it feels like a nightmare to be without me?
Oh there must be must be something else waiting for you
There must be something else out there for you in the future?
Oh oh oh oh oh ohh
Oooh III I can't keep on without you
I can't go on living without you by my side.
Leaving, are you leaving
Are you leaving me for good?
Really need you here the most
I need you now more than ever before.
I need you more than ever all I have is your holy ghost
All that's left of you is a memory that haunts me.
There must be must be something else waiting for you
You must have a destiny beyond our relationship?
Oohh III I can't keep on without you
I can't live without you in my life.
Whoaaa oh oh
Without you
Life without your love is unbearable.
Whoaa oh oh
You paint my broken heart like some awful piece of art.
Your absence has left me broken and shattered.
And I watch my world as it falls down around
All the dreams and hopes I had are crumbling down.
But still I pray you will come back one day
I still hope that one day, you'll come back and be with me again.
Whooo II will keep on without you
I'll keep living even if you're not in my life anymore.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Without you
Even though it's hard, I'll try to move on without you.
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
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@carson8417
This song is so hauntingly nostalgic to me.
@archzay5073
first love in California type beat
@kiwifruit138
every time i come back to this song i'm still as in love with it as I was years ago
@bri_33
The whole album is pretty timeless, I think. Every listen feels like the first time for me
@michellebonardo2095
I cant begin to describe how much I loved and still love this band. They've gotten me through some pretty low lows.
@SwagMaster824
Same! They’re amazing 🙏🏼
@adelecastillo2032
this is one of my favourite songs because it's so simple, but beautiful.
@tommyortiz6623
Hits me just as it did 11 years ago! Band is amazing and one of those rare gems!
@sixstacksw1tcher
this band used to be a massive special interest of mine. goddamn the nostalgia.
@bri_33
Right?! I seriously wish they'd start a new project