On August 6, 2002, the band released their first full-length album entitled Hurry Up and Wait. The first single "I Feel Fine" became a quick success and was also featured in the 2002 movie Orange County. Additionally, the song "Pick Up the Pieces" was featured on the soundtrack for the video game ATV Offroad Fury 2, and in the movie Extreme Ops.
After touring heavily for two years, the band released their second album Stop the World on October 22, 2004. Unfortunately, this would mark the decline of the band. After touring for five years to support their two albums the band began to feel quite "burned out."
In August 2005, the band agreed to break up. Due to the quiet and sudden breakup of the band, most fans were unaware of the split. However the breakup was confirmed both on their official website and MySpace.
Following the break-up, Johnson formed the rock band New Disaster with Keel on drums. New Disaster released their first album mixed by Andy Johns and entitled Last Night Rites in February 2008 and then quickly released their follow up album Automanic in late 2009. Baker is currently working on a project entitled "Vegas Bomb", previously named "Twenty Questions" previously named "Clint's Junior Orchestra". Stroud formed Say Hello to the Angels, and is in the process of recording their debut album.
Baker also had a cameo appearance in the FOX hit TV show House. In addition, Paul Ebersold, the producer for two of the Riddlin' Kids' albums, helped to record the demos tracks for Baker's new project. Some of these songs may be part of the soundtrack for the new movie Weekend Junkies.
OK
Riddlin' Kids Lyrics
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And, I relize it's the end but that's all right.
I never understood.
Never tried to save the day.
I never got the chance.
Everything will be okay.
Everything is gonna be okay.
Well, I guess there's nothing left to say.
Everything is gonna be okay.
I could try to fight, but the words aren't really there.
And, I promise you you're asking me and I don't care.
I never understood.
Never tried to make a change.
I never got the chance.
Everything will be okay.
Everything is gonna be okay.
Everything is gonna be okay.
Well, I guess there's nothing left to say.
Everything is gonna be okay.
Now I know that everything is gonna be okay.
Now I know that everything is gonna be okay.
Now I know that everything is gonna be okay.
Now I know that everything is gonna be okay.
Everything is gonna be okay.
Everything is gonna be okay.
Well, I guess there's nothing left to say.
Everything is gonna be okay.
The lyrics to Riddlin' Kids' song "OK" depict a person who is nonchalant about a fight that just occurred with their significant other. The individual admits to not caring about the argument and acknowledges that the relationship has come to its end. The person also acknowledges that they never tried to save the relationship prior to this moment. However, despite the break-up and the person's lack of effort to change the relationship, they continue to reassure themselves by saying "everything is gonna be okay."
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but one of the most popular interpretations is that the person is denying their emotions and not discussing issues in their relationship. The individual may be feeling overwhelmed by the relationship and unable to confront their partner about their problems. Instead of fighting to make things better, the person chooses to ignore the issues and let the relationship disintegrate. The person is reticent, and the words aren't really there for them to articulate how they feel. It's clear from the lyrics that the person has given up on the relationship without giving it a chance, as they have never tried to save the day nor make a change.
Overall, "OK" is a thought-provoking song that speaks to individuals who are in a relationship that is falling apart but are in denial. Instead of acknowledging their emotions and working to fix the relationship, the person chooses to ignore the issues, thus resulting in the need for reassurance that "everything is gonna be okay."
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know I don't care, cause all we ever do is fight
I am indifferent and apathetic towards our constant arguing
And, I relize it's the end but that's all right.
I understand that our relationship is over, but I accept it
I never understood.
I never comprehended the reason for our problems
Never tried to save the day.
I never attempted to fix our issues
I never got the chance.
I was never given the opportunity to make things right
Everything will be okay.
Despite the current situation, everything will eventually turn out fine
Well, I guess there's nothing left to say.
I feel that all topics have been exhausted
I could try to fight, but the words aren't really there.
I could attempt to improve our situation, but I lack the words to do so
And, I promise you you're asking me and I don't care.
Even though you are imploring me to try, I am apathetic towards attempting to mend our relationship
Never tried to make a change.
I never made an effort to modify our circumstances
Now I know that everything is gonna be okay.
I have come to the realization that things will eventually be fine
Everything is gonna be okay.
A reassurance that everything will become good again
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLINT BAKER, MARK JOHNSON, DAVID KEEL, DUSTIN STROUD
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