They released an album, Interference and a split album called Faces do Terceiro Mundo with Dead Fish, Noção de Nada and Street Bulldogs. The band broke up and Philippe went to Dead Fish playing guitar.
Their last gig was on December 13, 2003 in Vitória, Espírito Santo.
http://www.last.fm/event/93105
Members:
Philippe - guitar and vocals
Gaba - drums
Paulista - bass
Beto - guitar
Adrift
Reffer Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Like sharp razor
Adrift, aimless
Just floating in deep water
Floating about with no control
Running over you
Even if you once told him your fears
And when he needed gave him a hand and shelter
He's so in need of attention
So! he keeps himself in evidence
So everyone can notice him
So he takes all tohse fake smiles and "hellos"
Like true gold medals
As an acknowledgement of his social status
He's still lost in his boat
Still being taken to the unknown
By the strong wind and the cold draft
Running away, escaping from himself
Patching the damage with rotten wood
But these damages will always remain in your memories
No matter how many times you change your route
Someday you'll wreck and find yourself
As a castaway in a desert island
Only then, you'll have to face who you really are
And then you'll be ready
And will be back to believe in yourself
I follow the way
Can't change just like you can do
But i'm trying my best to use my mind
My life
The lyrics to Reffer's song, Adrift, speak of a person who is lost and floating aimlessly in the vast sea of life. The boat they are in is compared to a sharp razor, indicating the potential danger and precariousness of their situation. The person is described as being in need of attention, keeping themselves in the limelight, and taking false recognition as a true acknowledgment of their social status. However, despite their efforts to patch up the damage and stay afloat, they remain lost and adrift, being taken to the unknown by the strong wind and cold draft.
The song talks about the damage that this person has accumulated over time, and how this damage will always be a part of their memories, no matter how many times they try to change their direction in life. Eventually, the person will face a crisis, find themselves stranded on a desert island where they will have to confront themselves and their true identity. Only then will they be ready to believe in themselves and return to the right path.
Overall, Adrift is a contemplative and reflective song that speaks to the human condition of feeling lost and adrift in life. It addresses the need for self-reflection, honesty, and the courage to face oneself to get back on track.
Line by Line Meaning
His boat slides over the sea
The boat in which he is traveling is moving smoothly over the water.
Like sharp razor
It’s moving very rapidly as though it was sharp like a razor.
Adrift, aimless
The boat has no control over its direction and it is just moving without any aim.
Just floating in deep water
It is aimlessly moving in deep waters indicating that he is lost with no sense of direction.
Floating about with no control
The boat is going in whichever direction the wind pushes it, implying that he is not in control of his life.
Running over you
Even when you try to stop the boat from moving forward it doesn't care and just goes ahead.
Even if you once told him your fears
Despite confiding in him with your fears, he is not concerned and just goes about with his selfish actions.
And when he needed gave him a hand and shelter
You might have helped him in his time of need by providing him with shelter, but he lacks gratitude and goes ahead without giving it a second thought.
And never distrusted a friend
You never thought of doubting him despite his shortcomings.
He's so in need of attention
He craves for the attention of others, and this makes him do things to please others.
So! he keeps himself in evidence
He deliberately makes himself visible or obvious to others so that they can pay attention to him.
So everyone can notice him
He wants everyone to notice his actions, thereby drawing attention to himself.
So he takes all tohse fake smiles and "hellos"
He takes all the fake greetings and smiles as a way of acknowledging his social status.
Like true gold medals
He perceives these gestures as genuine awards or good deeds to add to his achievements.
As an acknowledgement of his social status
To him, social recognition is more important than who he is as a person.
He's still lost in his boat
Even with all the pleasures of life, he remains unsure and unhappy with his life.
Still being taken to the unknown
He doesn't know where his life is going and what his direction is.
By the strong wind and the cold draft
He is being pushed forward by factors he cannot control; his life is controlled by things he cannot control.
Running away, escaping from himself
He's running from his true self, and the reality of his life.
Patching the damage with rotten wood
He tries to fix his problems with solutions that are not sustainable.
But these damages will always remain in your memories
Despite his attempts at fixing his problems with temporary solutions, they will always have a lasting impact and be unforgettable.
No matter how many times you change your route
He keeps changing his direction, he never sticks to a plan.
Someday you'll wreck and find yourself
One day he will experience a downfall, and it will come as a surprise.
As a castaway in a desert island
He will find himself alone and stranded, with no one to turn to.
Only then, you'll have to face who you really are
This moment will make him realize his true self, and he will be forced to reckon with the reality of his life.
And then you'll be ready
He will be ready to face his past and take responsibility for his actions.
And will be back to believe in yourself
He will finally regain self-confidence and start believing in himself again.
I follow the way
He is determined to make things right and take a new path.
Can't change just like you can do
He cannot change in the same way that others can make changes in their lives.
But i'm trying my best to use my mind
He is putting all his effort into making all the necessary changes in his life.
My life
He's trying to make a change that impacts his life and those closest to him.
Contributed by Carson S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carlos Vinhas
André Abreu