This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best), is a four piece pop rock… Read Full Bio ↴This Providence (previously known as Sunday Best), is a four piece pop rock band from Seattle, Washington US. The members of This Providence came together in the summer of 2001 and soon after recorded a 4 song demo CD, under the short lived name of "T minus 1." In 2003 they recorded the better known The Sunday Best EP, co-produced, and self-released (now out of print). While still in high school, they gathered a strong local following as well as some label attention. After graduating, the band released their debut full-length record, Our Worlds Divorce, produced by Casey Bates.

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?'

The Pursuit Of Happiness: The 1st Movement
This Providence Lyrics

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I know, I know,
I know the secret to your happiness.
Oh I know, I know.
Take a deep breath, there's only one way.
Give all you have away.

Well you've wasted.
You've wasted so much time.

Trying to buy what you can't buy.
(You can't buy happiness)
And if you really wanna live.
I'm gonna have to let it go.
I'm gonna have to give it all.

Oh God it hurts.
But when I count the cost.
It all seems worth it all.
God, it's a fight and I just might.
I might just let it all go.

The only thing that I've been feeding.
Is my American dream.
But it's never satisfied.

We're all overweight and comfortable.
But I saw a need on my big screen TV.
It shook me and questioned my integrity.
And it called me to be more than I'd ever dreamed.

It called me to give my whole life.
Well that's what I'm gonna do.

Overall Meaning

In This Providence's "The Pursuit Of Happiness: 2nd Movement," the singer claims to know the secret to someone's happiness, which is to give all one has away. They sing about the futility of trying to buy happiness, resonating with the listener's need to fill a void that cannot be filled by material possessions. The singer recognizes the risk of giving everything up and how it will hurt, but it is a fight worth fighting as it is more than the American dream. The singer realizes that living beyond material possessions is greater than dreams, and they will give their whole life to live that way.

The lyrics of "The Pursuit Of Happiness: 2nd Movement" goes beyond what it takes to make one happy; it also touches on the social dynamics of society towards materialistic ideals. They point out that people tend to focus on their American dream but are never satisfied. Despite being comfortable, they realize that there is a need in the world, as they saw it on their TV, which is more important than their dreams. And even though it shook them and questioned their integrity, they believe in the call to give and be more than anyone could ever dream of. The song emphasizes that the singer is willing to let go of everything, including their American dream and material possessions, to lead a life of giving and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

I know, I know,
I am aware and certain about something significant

I know the secret to your happiness.
I am aware of the solution to your contentment

Oh I know, I know.
Again, I am sure

Take a deep breath, there's only one way.
Center yourself and understand that there is only one path to follow

Give all you have away.
Surrender your possessions and live selflessly

Well you've wasted.
You have spent your time ineffectively

You've wasted so much time.
You have misused a considerable amount of your existence

Trying to buy what you can't buy.
Attempting to acquire what can not be purchased

(You can't buy happiness)
Happiness is unattainable by purchasing material goods

And if you really wanna live.
In order to truly exist

I'm gonna have to let it go.
I must relinquish what I currently hold on to