Discography:
* Lost Alone (LP, 2004)
* Certainty (EP, 2005)
* Dreamweb (LP, 2005)
* Crossroads (LP, 2007)
* What Used to Be (EP, 2007)
* R.E.T.R.O. (LP, 2010)
* Revelations (LP, 2012)
* Memories (LP, 2015)
* Broken Legacies (LP, 2017)
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Doubt
mind.in.a.box Lyrics
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Although at first it took a while
I was no one to dwell on the past
But it chased away my smile
I felt no grave questions to ask
Until they burst into the open
I did not see the fragile mask
Did I walk down the right path?
Did I make the right decisions?
It is then that I feel doubt
Afraid that it is all I am
It pervades my life throughout
And there is no one else to blame
Sometimes it makes me want to cry
And let it out as best I might
Sometimes I feel I want to die
And fade away into the night
I thought my life can be a blast
With odds that are there to defy
I did not mind it to be fast
Never look back and rather die
I did not think the dice were cast
With fate looming in the distance
But I felt it take hold at last
When it crushed all my resistance
It is then that I feel doubt
Afraid that it is all I am
It pervades my life throughout
And there is no one else to blame
Sometimes it makes me want to cry
And let it out as best I might
Sometimes I feel I want to die
And fade away into the night
I will live with it all the same
I will live with it all the same
It is then that I know doubt
But it is not all I am
I will bring my life about
And live with it all the same
The song "Doubt" by mind.in.a.box is a powerful expression of the feeling of uncertainty that can pervade one's life. The song reflects on the experience of feeling doubt and how it can affect a person's thoughts and emotions. In the beginning of the song, the singer reflects on how doubt seemed to come out of nowhere and how it took away the person's smile. The feeling of doubt is not something that can be easily dismissed as the lyrics show how it slowly takes over.
The lyrics contemplate the question of whether the person made the right choices in their life. Doubt can often make one question every decision they have made so far. The doubt is not only about the past but also about the future. The uncertainty of what the future holds is overwhelming and it feels like there is no escape from it. The song expresses the fear of being trapped in doubt and the desire for it to stop.
The final part of the song suggests that although doubt is ever-present, the person will continue to live their life regardless. Despite everything, they will find a way to move forward and push through the doubt. The song suggests that even though doubt can be a difficult burden to bear, it is not the only thing that defines you. Life goes on and one must learn to live with doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
I felt it happening so fast
I sensed the changes in my life escalating quickly
Although at first it took a while
Initially, the changes were minor and unnoticeable
I was no one to dwell on the past
I didn't usually think about my past
But it chased away my smile
But the changes caused me to lose my happiness
I felt no grave questions to ask
I didn't have any serious doubts or concerns before
Until they burst into the open
But then, they suddenly surfaced and became significant
I did not see the fragile mask
I didn't realize that the veneer was so delicate
Atop all that was unspoken
That was concealing what lay underneath
Did I walk down the right path?
Did I make the right choices in life?
Did I make the right decisions?
Have the choices I've made in life been correct?
It is then that I feel doubt
At this time, I feel uncertainty
Afraid that it is all I am
Scared that this is who I am
It pervades my life throughout
It affects every aspect of my life
And there is no one else to blame
I must take responsibility for what has happened
Sometimes it makes me want to cry
I sometimes have strong emotional reactions to it
And let it out as best I might
And I try to express these feelings as well as I can
Sometimes I feel I want to die
On occasion, I feel like I just want to end it all
And fade away into the night
And disappear quietly into the darkness
I thought my life can be a blast
I believed my life could be exciting and joyous
With odds that are there to defy
In spite of the challenges that lay ahead
I did not mind it to be fast
I didn't care if it was quick
Never look back and rather die
I preferred to move forward in spite of the difficulties or consequences
I did not think the dice were cast
I didn't believe that fate was predetermined
With fate looming in the distance
But now it feels like destiny is inescapable
But I felt it take hold at last
I felt like it finally caught up to me fully
When it crushed all my resistance
When it destroyed my ability to resist or cope with it
It is then that I feel doubt
At this time, I feel uncertainty
Afraid that it is all I am
Scared that this is who I am
It pervades my life throughout
It affects every aspect of my life
And there is no one else to blame
I must take responsibility for what has happened
Sometimes it makes me want to cry
I sometimes have strong emotional reactions to it
And let it out as best I might
And I try to express these feelings as well as I can
Sometimes I feel I want to die
On occasion, I feel like I just want to end it all
And fade away into the night
And disappear quietly into the darkness
I will live with it all the same
Despite everything, I will go on living
I will bring my life about
I will take control of my life and direct it toward a better place
And live with it all the same
I will keep going, even with the difficulties
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.