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.
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Higher
With Confidence Lyrics
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like a tapeworm telling me
things i want to hear
the words escaped her mouth
with everything I should've been
"Are you all alone?"
I could be a scar
hold me at your heart
I could be your own desire
And even when you're done
tell me I'm the sun
baby let me take you higher
her lips were close to mine
At first glance, the lyrics of With Confidence's song, "Higher" may seem straightforward. It talks about someone wanting to be desired and held close, even if it's just for a little while. However, there's a deeper meaning behind the words. The opening lines, "She crawled into my ear, like a tapeworm telling me things I want to hear," allude to the idea that the person being spoken to is being manipulated into hearing what they want to hear. This person probably feels lonely or unfulfilled in some way, and this other person is preying on those feelings.
The chorus, "I could be a scar, hold me at your heart, eat it all apart, I could be your own desire" suggests that the person being spoken to is willing to let themselves be used to fill that void. They want to be the one thing that makes the other person feel good, even if it means causing harm to themselves. The line, "And even when you're done, tell me I'm the sun, baby let me take you higher" further reinforces this idea; the person being spoken to is willing to let the other person continue to use them, even after the other person has had their fill.
Overall, "Higher" is a song that speaks to the darker side of human relationships. It touches on themes of manipulation, loneliness and self-destruction. The lyrics suggest that sometimes, people are willing to do whatever it takes to feel wanted, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being.
Interesting facts about the song "Higher" by With Confidence:
Line by Line Meaning
She crawled into my ear
Her words infiltrated my mind and lingered, almost like an invasive parasite.
like a tapeworm telling me things i want to hear
Her words manipulated me, appealing to my desires and feeding me what I wanted to hear even if it wasn't true.
the words escaped her mouth with everything I should've been
She spoke with confidence and sincerity, expressing traits and aspirations she assumed I possessed or desired.
"Are you all alone?"
She prodded at my vulnerability, trying to gauge if I needed her companionship or if she could manipulate me better if I was alone.
I could be a scar
She offered to be a permanent reminder of a traumatic event or experience, in exchange for a place in my life.
hold me at your heart
She desired an emotional attachment or intimacy, and thus made herself vulnerable by asking me to hold her close.
eat it all apart
She was willing to devour anything that came between us, whether it was external obstacles or parts of herself.
I could be your own desire
She wanted to become the embodiment of my deepest desires, with the hope that it would bring us closer together.
And even when you're done
She acknowledged the possibility that I might grow tired of her or no longer need her, but she was willing to stay by my side regardless.
tell me I'm the sun
She needed constant reassurance and validation that I valued her and saw her as the center of my world.
baby let me take you higher
She promised to elevate me to new heights, emotionally or physically, in return for my attention and affection.
her lips were close to mine
She used physical proximity and intimacy to reinforce her words and manipulate me further.
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gian Goicoechea
She crawled into my ear
Like a tapeworm telling me
Things I want to hear
The words escaped her mouth
With everything I should've been
"Are you all alone?"
I could be a scar
Hold me at your heart
Eat it all apart
I could be your one desire
And even when we're done
Tell me I'm the sun
Baby let me take you higher
Her lips were close to mine (tell me that you wanted me)
Our breath's taken in time
Your silhouetted skin
(tell me that you'll promise me to never say a thing)
I could be a scar
Hold me at your heart
Eat it all apart
I could be your one desire
And even when we're done
Tell me I'm the sun
Baby let me take you higher
The dust on your windowsill
Cracked with an evening chill
The red from the wine you spill
That stains like your midnight kill
The bleach wouldn't wash it out
The feeling of the subtle doubt
It's something that I live with now
I could be a scar
Hold me at your heart
Eat it all apart
I could be your one desire
And even when we're done
Tell me I'm the sun
Baby let me take you higher
Gian Goicoechea
She crawled into my ear
Like a tapeworm telling me
Things I want to hear
The words escaped her mouth
With everything I should've been
"Are you all alone?"
I could be a scar
Hold me at your heart
Eat it all apart
I could be your one desire
And even when we're done
Tell me I'm the sun
Baby let me take you higher
Her lips were close to mine (tell me that you wanted me)
Our breath's taken in time
Your silhouetted skin
(tell me that you'll promise me to never say a thing)
I could be a scar
Hold me at your heart
Eat it all apart
I could be your one desire
And even when we're done
Tell me I'm the sun
Baby let me take you higher
The dust on your windowsill
Cracked with an evening chill
The red from the wine you spill
That stains like your midnight kill
The bleach wouldn't wash it out
The feeling of the subtle doubt
It's something that I live with now
I could be a scar
Hold me at your heart
Eat it all apart
I could be your one desire
And even when we're done
Tell me I'm the sun
Baby let me take you higher
Charlie Crome
sounds like summer. I love it.
Courtney Jaye
The fact that I know these guys personally and seeing them go so far already makes me so happy 💖
Dina
This is so fucking good can't wait for the whole album❤️
Nad xxx
im counting down the days until this album comes out. i preordered it a few weeks back, pumped to get the cd and the shirt :)))
Dale
Love everything I've heard from this band so far!! With Confidence are going to go FAR!! :)
Hemmo Band
guys i've been your fan for so long and im so proud bc this is so good!
Camara Hamilton
This summer is gonna be great. So many bands are releasing! With Confidence, blink 182 and Good Charlotte!
Chloe Smart
This is a banger :) nice feel to it. Well done boys.
Xx_ Maddie _xX
Holy crap, you guys are getting so big :( I'm so proud. From 1000 views on 'tonight' to 20'000 views on this ALREADY. Hoping you'll tour brisbane after your album release. It will be the 3rd time i've seen you guys this year! Love always xx