With Confidence have cited influences from bands The Dangerous Summer, Kings Of Leon, Blink-182, The Wonder Years, The Strokes, The Dead Love and La Dispute on their Facebook. Along with Blink-182, All Time Low, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Dangerous Summer mentioned in their interview with Beers with the Band on YouTube. Their sophomore EP 'Distance' was released on January 13, 2015. It was recorded at Electric Sun Studios with Stevie Knight and Dave Petrovic (Tonight Alive, Hands Like Houses, Northlane) at the helm.
On January 4, 2016, the band announced they had signed to American independent record label Hopeless Records. They coincided this news with new single and music video "We'll Be Okay". Following this the band announced an Australian headline tour set to take place in April, with support from Harbours. On April 5 they released their new single "Keeper" along with the announcement that their debut album "Better Weather" was going to be released on June 17 worldwide. Following their Australian headline tour, the band travelled to Japan to tour with The Wonder Years, ROAM & The Cautioners. Directly after the Japanese tour, With Confidence travelled to the UK to support As It Is alongside American band Jule Vera. After the UK tour the band voyaged across to the US to appear on the entirety of the Vans Warped Tour.
Upon returning to Australia the band were on the road almost immediately again, supporting Motion City Soundtrack & 5 Seconds of Summer before heading out on their own album tour in October to celebrate the album that charted at #22 on the ARIA Charts.
In November 2017 Luke Rockets was removed from the band due to sexual misconduct with an underage fan.
In September 2022 the band announced on social media that they were to break up after their current tour at the time and a small run of shows in Australia. They played their final show on November 27 in Brisbane Australia.
2012–2022
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Anything
With Confidence Lyrics
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Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
Yeah, my head's got me in a real tangled mess
But I just don't want
To start pullin' out all the threads
And we all live amongst a world that we hate
As it brings us down
I won't pretend I'm always okay
'Cause that's overrated
I just wish that I could feel anything
Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
Don't need affection, or sympathy
Don't wanna argue then disagree
Just wish that I could feel anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
And I've been trying hard to figure all of this out
But I just don't know
If my happiness is a farce
It's so fucking stupid
I've been burning through beer on the weekend
Flying through all my minutes in a tail spin
I know, say what you want
But I just think I'm done, damn
I just wish that I could feel anything
Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
Don't need affection, or sympathy
Don't wanna argue then disagree
Just wish that I could feel anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
I just wish that I could feel anything
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
I just wish that I could feel anything
Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
Don't need affection, or sympathy
Don't wanna argue then disagree
Just wish that I could feel anything
Don't need everything, just want anything (hey)
The lyrics of "Anything" by With Confidence delve into the singer's desire to feel something, anything, in a world that feels overwhelming and unsatisfying. The repetition of the line "I just wish that I could feel anything" expresses a sense of numbness or disconnection from emotions. The singer longs for any kind of sensation, even if it means being broken down or hurt, as long as it breaks the monotony of feeling nothing.
The mention of the singer's head being in a "tangled mess" conveys their inner turmoil and confusion. They are hesitant to explore their thoughts and feelings fully, fearing the complications that may arise. The line "As it brings us down, I won't pretend I'm always okay" emphasizes that the world around them is a source of unhappiness and negativity. The singer refuses to pretend to be fine when they truly aren't, recognizing that this societal expectation is overrated.
The lyrics hint at a struggle with finding happiness and questioning its authenticity. The phrase "If my happiness is a farce" suggests that the singer questions whether their moments of joy are genuine or just a facade. Despite their efforts to figure things out, they feel stuck and unsure about their own emotional well-being.
The references to burning through beer, flying through minutes, and being in a tailspin hint at the singer's attempts to distract themselves or escape from their internal struggles. These behaviors may provide temporary relief, but they don't offer a lasting solution to the feeling of emptiness.
Ultimately, the song expresses a longing for any kind of emotional connection or sensation. The singer no longer needs everything in life, but simply craves anything that can jolt them out of their numbness. They don't seek affection, sympathy, or even agreement in arguments, but simply a genuine experience of feeling something, anything. The repetition of the chorus reinforces this desire, highlighting their yearning for a break from emotional detachment and a rediscovery of their own vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wish that I could feel anything
I long to experience any emotion or sensation
Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Inflict physical pain on me, I'll accept anything
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Tear me apart and discard me, I'm open to anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
I don't require all, just desire something
Yeah, my head's got me in a real tangled mess
My mind is overwhelmed and confused
But I just don't want
However, I don't wish
To start pullin' out all the threads
To unravel and analyze every aspect
'Cause it's complicated
Because it's intricate and difficult to comprehend
And we all live amongst a world that we hate
We exist in a world that incites hatred within us
As it brings us down
As it causes our spirits to be lowered
I won't pretend I'm always okay
I refuse to feign constant well-being
'Cause that's overrated
Because it is valued more than necessary
Don't need affection, or sympathy
I don't require love or pity
Don't wanna argue then disagree
I don't wish to engage in conflicts and disagreements
Just wish that I could feel anything
Simply desire to experience any sensation
And I've been trying hard to figure all of this out
I have made diligent efforts to understand everything
But I just don't know
However, I remain unaware
If my happiness is a farce
Whether my joy is merely an illusion
It's so fucking stupid
It is incredibly foolish and nonsensical
I've been burning through beer on the weekend
I've been consuming alcohol excessively during weekends
Flying through all my minutes in a tail spin
Rapidly wasting my time without direction or control
I know, say what you want
I am aware, speak your thoughts
But I just think I'm done, damn
However, I believe I have reached my limit, damn it
Don't need affection, or sympathy
I don't require love or pity
Don't wanna argue then disagree
I don't wish to engage in conflicts and disagreements
Just wish that I could feel anything
Simply desire to experience any sensation
Don't need everything, just want anything
I don't require everything, just desire something
I just wish that I could feel anything
I long to experience any emotion or sensation
Break me down and spit me out, anything
Tear me apart and discard me, I'm open to anything
Take my skull and kick it in, anything
Inflict physical pain on me, I'll accept anything
Don't need everything, just want anything
I don't require all, just desire something
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Jayden Seeley, Jose Inigo del Carmen, Joshua Brozzesi, Scott McLaughlin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ethereal
apparently some people didnt like this song much, i personally really enjoy it!
Joe LoGuirato
Just disappointed. It’s not that good.
Ethereal
@Joe LoGuirato i think the verses are really good but the chorus is the weakest part of the song i still enjoy it though
Stannosaurus
Me too!
Levi Evan
Same here, it's been on repeat since it came out
Abigail Cumbus
I really like it too!!! It such a feel good song with such a sad/not so feel good mood
YorkRiot
You never disappoint when it comes to music quality
Alexis Flores Díaz
A really really good song, my favorite of this album or even from the whole band. So underrated this song is, it has a really good rithym that personally always makes me happy when I hear it. Not much songs produce that feeling in me instantly
Andrea Lara
I've just discovered this band and this song is a my jam, I'm really excited about their new album!
NYX
discovered them in 2016 and have been to every single show they have played in the la area except for the secret show. love them soooo much. cant wait to get a tattoo of their lyrics soon.