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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Understand
With Confidence Lyrics
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Gotta be alone with these thoughts,
Not for my heart but for my art,
A lonely cause,
I'm done with just testing the nights that I want,
'cause a taste is fine just for the night but I need more,
And I'm burning out,
Oh every single second I am learning now,
Living life tonight I felt alive,
And understand that my mind is awake
today,
And understand that my colours are grey
are grey,
Oh how they're grey
No but I couldn't do this,
Be alone with these thoughts,
Not for my heart but for my art,
It's such a chore,
And I'm through with just testing the nights that I want,
'cause a taste is fine just for the night but I need more,
And I'm burning out,
Oh every single second I am learning now,
Oh every single minute I am trying out,
Living life tonight I felt alive,
And understand that my mind is awake
today,
And understand that my colours are grey
are grey,
Oh how they're grey
And understand that my mind is awake
today,
And understand that my colours are grey
are grey,
With everything, everything that is burning down,
With everything, everything I am learning now,
With everything, everything that is burning down,
With everything, everything I am learning now,
And understand that my mind is awake
(With everything, everything I am learning now)
And understand that my colours are grey
(With everything, everything I am learning now)
The song "Understand" by With Confidence is about the internal struggles that come with being a creative individual. The singer is torn between his desire to be alone with his thoughts, to create art, and the need for external validation. He's speaking to someone who may not fully understand or support his need to be left alone with his thoughts, but he knows that this struggle is necessary for his art to flourish. He's done with just "taste testing" the things he wants in life, and he's burning out from the pressure he puts on himself. However, he recognizes that each passing moment is a learning experience, and he's slowly realizing what he needs to do to truly feel alive.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout, making it clear that the singer's mind is awake today and that his colors are gray. The use of the color gray, typically associated with dullness and sadness, shows the drain that the singer feels from the constant internal struggle he experiences. The repeated chant of "With everything, everything that is burning down, with everything, everything I am learning now" suggests that he is willing to let go of everything external that is causing him stress and focus on learning and growing, even if it is a painful process.
Overall, "Understand" is an introspective and vulnerable song that gives a glimpse into the thought process of those who focus on creative endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you I couldn't do this,
I expressed that I am not capable of something,
Gotta be alone with these thoughts,
I need to be by myself to process my feelings and emotions,
Not for my heart but for my art,
It's not just about my feelings, but also about my creative expression,
A lonely cause,
Creative pursuit can be a solitary journey,
I'm done with just testing the nights that I want,
I'm tired of just experimenting on fleeting moments,
'cause a taste is fine just for the night but I need more,
One-night stands or temporary pleasures are not enough for me,
And I'm burning out,
I'm exhausted and overwhelmed,
Oh every single second I am learning now,
Every moment is an opportunity to gain insight and grow,
Oh every single minute I am trying out,
I am experimenting and exploring new things constantly,
Living life tonight I felt alive,
In this moment, I truly felt alive and present,
And understand that my mind is awake today,
I am fully engaged and aware of my thoughts and emotions right now,
And understand that my colours are grey are grey,
My outlook on life is currently bleak and lacking vibrancy or passion,
No but I couldn't do this,
Despite my doubts, I am compelled to continue on this creative path,
It's such a chore,
At times, the creative process can feel like a burden or obligation,
With everything, everything that is burning down,
Despite the challenges and obstacles, I am still pushing forward,
With everything, everything I am learning now,
Amidst the struggles, I am gaining valuable knowledge and experience,
Contributed by Camden V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You guys are great! Good luck with your career! Your fans will stick by you through everything!
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LOVE YOUR MUSIC GUYS
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this reminds me of 2005-2009 rock songs, I like it.
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this band is my new favorite, this album is great
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This is an Ep called youth, first album of there's will be released later this year! Super pumped
@courtneyrobertson9419
This is an Ep called youth, first album of there's will be released later this year! Super pumped
@TimFunSamhyvesnet
I thought this was troye sivan but omg this is amazing! Why have I never heard of this band before!?
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I love this song more than my life ♥️
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