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?'
Secret Love And The Fastest Way To Loneliness
This Providence Lyrics
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All over town.
Says, "I can give you what you want; escape from the pain.
My bed's already made."
Well I was searching for something but didn't know what.
And I found a whore on the corner of her street.
She wrapped her arms around me and she kissed me on the mouth.
Oh baby there's more."
Like a lamb to the slaughter I followed her home.
Into bed with a stranger.
No one has to know.
She puts on a pretty dress and wears it all over town.
All over town.
Says, "I can give you what you want; escape from the pain.
Nobody has to know."
Stay away! Stay away!
She wants your soul.
She'll take your life.
Stay away! Stay away!
It's all secret love and the fastest way to loneliness.
I can't get enough.
But my soul is rotting.
What have I become?
I can hear the screams of her earlier victims so clearly now.
With a shake of my face I awoke and saw my fate.
All alone in the darkness.
Chained to the devil's gate.
She puts on a pretty dress and wears it all over town.
All over town.
Says, "I can give you what you want; escape from the pain.
Nobody has to know."
Stay away! Stay away!
She wants your soul.
She'll take your life.
Stay away! Stay away!
It's all secret love and the fastest way to loneliness.
I hear the beautiful voice of wisdom.
Joined by the angels, she sings.
Well her words are sweet like honey.
And sour to my stomach.
She says, "Get on your feet.
Come dine with me in heavenly places.
Where you can hear the angels sing."
She puts on a pretty dress and wears it all over town.
All over town.
Says, "I can give you what you want; escape from the pain.
Nobody has to know."
Stay away! Stay away!
She wants your soul.
She'll take your life.
Stay away! Stay away!
It's all secret love and a slippery road to hell
The song "Secret Love And The Fastest Way To Loneliness" by This Providence is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking escape through unhealthy relationships. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is searching for something and finds himself in the arms of a prostitute who promises to give him what he wants: escape from the pain. He follows her home and into bed, but his pleasure is short-lived as he realizes that his soul is rotting from the inside out.
The woman repeatedly puts on a pretty dress and wears it all over town, advertising her services and promising escape from the pain to anyone who will listen. But the singer warns to stay away from her, because she wants your soul and will take your life. The song is a powerful reminder of the consequences of seeking escape in the wrong places and warns against the dangers of secret love.
The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and the message is clear. The singer warns against the seductive lure of secret love and encourages listeners to seek out healthy relationships that will bring true happiness and fulfillment. The song is both haunting and beautiful, and its message is one that resonates with listeners from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
She puts on a pretty dress and wears it all over town.
She dresses up and parades around the town looking for attention.
All over town.
She does this everywhere.
Says, "I can give you what you want; escape from the pain.
She promises to provide comfort and alleviate emotional distress.
My bed's already made."
Her offer is immediate.
Well I was searching for something but didn't know what.
The artist feels lost and aimless.
And I found a whore on the corner of her street.
The singer stumbles upon a prostitute.
She wrapped her arms around me and she kissed me on the mouth.
The prostitute initiates physical intimacy.
Said, "There's more where that came from.
The prostitute implies that there is more to gain.
Oh baby there's more."
She repeats the idea, trying to entice him further.
Like a lamb to the slaughter I followed her home.
The artist acts blindly, naively following her lead.
Into bed with a stranger.
He surrenders himself to the moment.
No one has to know."
He believes that he can act without impunity or consequence.
Stay away! Stay away!
The song warns the singer or listener to avoid this temptation.
She wants your soul.
The temptation involves the risk of spiritual corruption.
She'll take your life.
The risk is potentially mortal.
It's all secret love and the fastest way to loneliness.
The act of giving in to temptation leads to further emotional turmoil and isolation.
I can't get enough.
The artist is hooked.
But my soul is rotting.
The attachment is corroding his sense of self.
What have I become?
He realizes the severity of his predicament.
I can hear the screams of her earlier victims so clearly now.
The artist is haunted by the memory of others' failures and suffering.
With a shake of my face I awoke and saw my fate.
He snaps out of a trance.
All alone in the darkness.
The reality of his situation sinks in.
Chained to the devil's gate."
He realizes that he has made a deal with the devil.
I hear the beautiful voice of wisdom.
A moment of clarity sets in.
Joined by the angels, she sings.
He hears a choir of heavenly entities.
Well her words are sweet like honey.
The wisdom is comforting and reassuring.
And sour to my stomach.
But the singer is conflicted.
She says, "Get on your feet.
The wisdom urges him to take action.
Come dine with me in heavenly places.
The journey towards redemption is arduous but rewarding.
Where you can hear the angels sing."
The end goal is transcendent.
Stay away! Stay away!
The song reiterates its warning.
It's all secret love and a slippery road to hell
The temptation remains dangerous and destructive.
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