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?'
Letdown
This Providence Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And I feel it more than ever
A sinking in my chest like a ship in the blue, do do do do
She was the drug I abused
I feel a rising fever
A shaking in my sleep left me broken and bruised, do do do do
She said "you're just a let down,
I never loved you anyway,
I never did and I never will"
She said "you're just a let down,
All your friends,
They feel the same,
I never loved you anyway,
I never did and I never will"
I've got those lovesick blues
'Cause I sold my soul to the devil
She was well dressed and she knew what to do, do do do do
I'm painted crimson and blue
She was a ruthless artist
I traded my skin for cheap sex and tattoos, do do do do
She said "you're just a let down,
Another one of my mistakes,
I never loved you anyway,
I never did and I never will..."
She said "you're just a let down,
All your friends,
They feel the same,
I never loved you anyway,
I never did and I, I never will, I never will"
She sealed my fate with her conniving sugar kissin'
I took the bait, she told me I didn't know what I was missing
She sealed my fate with her conniving sugar kissin'
I took the bait, she told me I didn't know what I was missing
She said, "You're just a let down,
Another one of my mistakes,
I never loved you anyway,
I never did and I never will"
She said, "You're just a let down,
I finally found the nerve to say,
I never loved you anyway,
I never did, I never will, I never will"
She sealed my fate with her conniving sugar kissin'
I took the bait, she told me I didn't know what I was missing
She sealed my fate with her conniving sugar kissin'
I took the bait, she told me I didn't know what I was missing
The lyrics of This Providence's "Letdown" delve into the aftermath of a failed relationship, where the singer is left lovesick, empty, and damaged. The song is built around the idea of a catastrophic fall from a mythologized lover's grace, which leads to feelings of betrayal, rejection, and inadequacy.
The opening lines, "I've got those lovesick blues, And I feel it more than ever, A sinking in my chest like a ship in the blue" set the tone for the melancholic journey that the song embarks on. The singer is dealing with the aftermath of a passion that consumed him, leading to his downfall, where he feels like the relationship was nothing more than an addiction, "She was the drug I abused, I feel a rising fever, A shaking in my sleep left me broken and bruised."
The chorus is the crux of the song, where the singer's ex-partner reiterates how insignificant and unworthy he was, "She said, 'You're just a letdown, Another one of my mistakes, I never loved you anyway, I never did and I never will.'" These words hit hard and further shatter the singer's already damaged self-esteem, leading to his downfall.
In conclusion, This Providence's "Letdown" provides a raw insight into the pain and torment of a failed relationship, where love is not enough and a person's sense of self is eroded. The song highlights the importance of self-love and acceptance, even in the darkest of situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got those lovesick blues
I'm feeling heartbroken and down
And I feel it more than ever
My emotions are stronger than ever before
A sinking in my chest like a ship in the blue, do do do do
My heart feels heavy and weighed down
She was the drug I abused
I was addicted to her
I feel a rising fever
My emotions are intensifying
A shaking in my sleep left me broken and bruised, do do do do
I feel broken and hurt even in my sleep
She said "you're just a let down,
She told me I disappointed her
Another one of my mistakes,
She sees me as another failure
I never loved you anyway,
She claims that she never loved me
I never did and I never will"
She asserts that she will never love me
All your friends,
She accuses my friends of feeling the same way as her
They feel the same,
She believes that my friends agree with her about me
I've got those lovesick blues
I'm still heartbroken
'Cause I sold my soul to the devil
I made a terrible sacrifice
She was well dressed and she knew what to do, do do do do
She was clever and manipulative
I'm painted crimson and blue
I feel emotionally wounded
She was a ruthless artist
She was skilled at playing games with my heart
I traded my skin for cheap sex and tattoos, do do do do
I gave up a part of myself for temporary thrills
She sealed my fate with her conniving sugar kissin'
She tricked me with her sweet talk and false promises
I took the bait, she told me I didn't know what I was missing
I fell for her schemes and believed I needed her
I finally found the nerve to say,
She finally had the courage to be honest with me
I never did, I never will, I never will"
She reaffirms that she will never love me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIERRA KUSTERBECK, BLAKE HARNAGE, KARA DIOGUARDI, MATT SQUIRE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Allie
This band was so under-rated. I still listen to this song on the regular. Forever my fave band and will forever wish they come back and make more music.
Brianna
Supremely underrated. This album was amazing and I'm so sad that they aren't making music anymore
Eduardo Jr
Right I’m saddened
Nikki M
Honestly one of my all time favorite songs. Underrated.
fightmeirl
yea but do you still think so
Lili Turner
I just rediscovered this song from my scene phase. The memories, man.
Steph Kent
this song has been my most played songs for about 2 years now and I've only JUST found out what the band looks like today.
Eduardo Jr
Same here!
Ali Sue
Anybody else remember the orginal video? It was so awesome. I miss these guys. It was a such a great time for me seeing them live and rocking to this album. It'll always be a fav ❤
Courtney Byler
All the feels. This takes me back to when I was 16 when I thought I was in love.