“Dare You To Doubt Me” by The Script

The way that Danny O’Donoghue described “Dare You to Doubt Me” gives the impression that it sports sort of a macrocosmic message of positivity. Maybe such is the case, but it gets that message across in a very-personal way, i.e. by the vocalist focusing on himself. 

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for The Script's Dare You To Doubt Me at Lyrics.org.

Also, this piece is relatively wordy. But what it all boils down to is the narrator being the type of person who grows and learns from his mistakes rather than being bested by them. Moreover, he is someone who obviously has a conviction in life, i.e. wanting to accomplish certain worthy goals, whatever they may be.

And going back to the macrocosmic premise behind this piece, it can be said that we live in a world which can prove more disheartening than encouraging when it comes to doing your thing and striving to become a better person. That then brings us to the title, where the vocalist is ‘daring you to doubt him’. In other words, he’s “never gonna stop” until he reaches his goal, which is a lofty one, i.e. being “at the top”. 

Again, all lyrics considered this is not solely about being successful in the world. Instead, in a religious sense it can be deemed, Danny knows that he’s flawed, but he has resolved not to let his shortcomings deter him from doing what he feels he has to do.

The Script, "Dare You To Doubt Me" Lyrics
Danny O’Donoghue talks about "Dare You to Doubt Me"

The Script

The Script is a band of rockers from Dublin, held down by frontman Danny O’Donoghue, who is backed by guitarist Mark Sheehan and drummer Glen Power. All six of the studio albums they have thus far dropped (beginning in 2018), as well as their first compilation LP which came out in 2021, have topped the Irish Albums Chart. The Script have also proven comparably successful in the neighboring UK. 

“Dare You to Doubt Me”

“Dare You to Doubt Me” is a track they released on 2 September 2022, after teasing it shortly prior and premiering it during their Greatest Hits Tour, which commenced earlier in 2022. 

O’Donoghue is credited as the sole writer of this song.

Dare You To Doubt Me

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