Formed in 2008, in Derby, UK. Played some shows for a bit. Made a record. T… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2008, in Derby, UK. Played some shows for a bit. Made a record. Threw Beal to the dogs. Played some more shows with McBride and Roedog in his place. Invited Beal back in from the cold. Started moving again.

Both of their records are available as a pay-what-you-like download at http://crashofrhinos.bandcamp.com

A full length, 'Distal', was released on April 1st 2011. It was also released as a double 12" LP (now on its 2nd pressing) on Triste and a CD on Brave Or Invincible.

Crash of Rhinos released a second full length, Knots, on July 15th 2013. It was released on three separate labels accommodating different countries, Big Scary Monsters in the UK, Topshelf Records in the US and To Lose La Track in Italy. The album can be purchased from any of the aforementioned labels and the vinyl is now in it's second pressing. Knots has been reviewed widely on the internet including by Pitchfork Media, they gave the album an 8.1 rating .

They announced they had broken up in February 2014.

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Wide Awake
Crash Of Rhinos Lyrics

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These days we're just hoping for a way to find our conscience clear
We took without a thought or care

Wide away but silent for hours
Lights out is better for this
I couldn't hate you if I tried

You're tired out

Your eyes are dead
Are we dying down because you're done?
The things we've done
The things we've made

We'll never say again
And this is a door that I've slammed wide open

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in the song "Wide Awake" by Crash of Rhinos revolves around themes of remorse, guilt, and introspection. The opening lines suggest a sense of longing to clear one's conscience, possibly due to past actions that may have hurt someone or caused harm. The lines "We took without thought or care" could refer to thoughtless actions and decisions that may have caused regret later on.

The second stanza talks about being "Wide awake but silent for hours," which could suggest insomnia, anxiety or simply feeling lost and unsure about what to say or do. The idea of preferring "lights out" further implies wanting to escape or avoid dealing with certain issues. The line "I couldn't hate you if I tried" seems like a reconciliatory gesture, perhaps acknowledging that it's better to let go of grudges or negative feelings towards someone.

The third verse seems to be addressed to someone else, probably a friend or loved one, who seems tired and drained. The question "Are we dying down because you're done?" suggests a sense of concern and possibly trying to figure out what went wrong. The final lines "And this is a door that I've slammed wide open" could be interpreted in several ways, perhaps referring to a decision to move on from a difficult situation, confronting one's demons, or simply leaving a door open for communication and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

These days we're just hoping for a way to find our conscience clear
Nowadays, we're wishing for a means to get rid of our guilt.

We took without a thought or care
We grabbed things without regard or consideration.

Wide away but silent for hours
I'm awake but quiet for an extended period.

Lights out is better for this
It's ideal to be in the dark right now.

I couldn't hate you if I tried
Even if I attempted, I couldn't detest you.

You're tired out
You're exhausted.

Your eyes are dead
Your eyes are lifeless.

Are we dying down because you're done?
Are we fading away because you've given up?

The things we've done
The actions we've undertaken.

The things we've made
The things we've managed to construct.

We'll never say again
We won't utter those phrases again.