Riot/Clone are a punk band. They were formed by Dave Floyd in August 1979. … Read Full Bio ↴Riot/Clone are a punk band. They were formed by Dave Floyd in August 1979. They went through many line-up changes in the first few years, something which contributed greatly to them being almost unheard of outside their native West London. Their first two cassette albums, Musical Destruction (1980) and Crime Pays (1981) were only ever released in very small quantities, and only when they finally got the money together to release an EP in April 1982 ("There's No Government Like NO GOVERNMENT") did they make the jump to a wider audience. A track from that EP, "Death to Humanity", was also included on the compilation album, Punk & Disorderly - Further Charges. It was with this compilation that Riot/Clone were to first show that they were different to most 'punk bands'. They gave all their royalties from the release to the ALF, and had the record company state exactly that on the cover.

Two more EPs followed. August 1982 saw the release of "Destroy the Myth of MUSICAL DESTRUCTION" and after many unfortunate delays, their third EP, "Blood on Your Hands?", finally came out in January 1984. Unfortunately this line-up had disintegrated months before.

That wasn't to be the end, though. In 1992, Dave and Pete put together a project named Mad Dog. The band didn't last long, but due to feedback from the tape release, the Riot/Clone EPs were reissued along with a book detailing the band's history. This in turn led to the opportunity to record a Riot/Clone album, and the band were reborn.

Still No Government Like NO GOVERNMENT was released in the summer of 1995. It was a mixture of re-recorded old material plus some new songs, showing that age had not tempered the band's anger. The CD contained forty tracks in all, and most astoundingly came bundled with a 142 page booklet. 1996 saw the release of this LP on vinyl, with the original recordings of the EPs added on side four (it is a double album), but without the book.

In 1997 they released To Find a Little Bluebird, an album unrelentless in its ferocity but clothed in a truly bizarre cover. No one looking at the cover art alone would guess the type of music enclosed in the package, which was probably the closest to 'hardcore punk' Riot/Clone have ever achieved. The album was loosely themed around a short story that came printed on the lyric sheet of the blue vinyl release, and as a spoken word track on the CD.

More line-up changes ensued, and necessitated a longish wait for their next release. Their album, Do You Want Fries With That?, was a full on animal rights album with an horrific cover picture of a dead cow's head. Many regard this as Riot/Clone's best album to date.

In their early years, Riot/Clone played most of their shows in London, only venturing outside occasionally. Since reforming they have been more adventurous. While only playing a few UK shows, they have completed numerous tours of Europe and America.

2004 saw the release of a new Riot/Clone ep, Mad Sheep Disease, on the Californian label Alternative Records, and the band hope to have a new LP released by the end of the year.

In May 2005, lead singer and founder member, Dave Floyd decided to move to the US and so the band had to call it a day, however, all the band members are carrying on with new projects. Daves new project is Wotnot and you can get more information about this at www.wotnot.info. All the remaining members of Riot/Clone have formed a new band, Refuse/All. Further details can be found on the website www.refuse-all.tk

Running
Riot/Clone Lyrics

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I remember what you said to me
We talked of how it used to be
I learn from my mistakes
And then I still try at least to pretend
Like everything is all okay
Haven't heard of you today
I guess this is just my fate
I hope that it's not too late

Cause I've been
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
I remember what you said to me
Hold onto it intensely
I'd rather go to sleep tonight
To find at least some peace of mind
Cause every time I look around
I see my blood on the ground
I guess this is just my fate
I hope that it's not too late
Cause I've been
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
Cause I've been
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
Cause I've been
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
I've been
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around
Running around
To see if you were lost and found
Running around
Running around
Until my knees were on the ground
Running around

Running around
To see if you were lost and found

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Riot/Clone's song "Running" appear to be a reflection on a past relationship that has ended. The singer remembers a conversation where they talked about how things used to be and acknowledges that they have made mistakes. Despite this, they still try to pretend that everything is okay. The singer then talks about not hearing from the other person and feeling lost and hopeless in the situation, but is determined to keep searching until they find them. They use the metaphor of running around, becoming increasingly exhausted and worn down in the process.

The repeated line of "running around, running around, until my knees were on the ground" emphasizes the physical toll this search has taken on the singer. They mention seeing their blood on the ground, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for their emotional pain and suffering. In the end, the singer expresses a hope that it's not too late to reconcile with the other person and find some peace of mind.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember what you said to me
I recall the words you spoke to me previously

We talked of how it used to be
We discussed our past experiences

I learn from my mistakes
I gain wisdom from my errors

And then I still try at least to pretend
Despite this, I attempt to feign composure

Like everything is all okay
As though everything is fine

Haven't heard of you today
I have not received communication from you on this day

I guess this is just my fate
I believe this is the outcome I am destined for

I hope that it's not too late
I desire for there to still be time

'Cause I've been Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have been frantically searching and seeking for you, to see if you are okay or in need of help

I remember what you said to me
I retain the memory of your words to me

Hold onto it intensely
I cling to it intensely

I'd rather go to sleep tonight
I would prefer to rest this night

To find at least some peace of mind
To discover a modicum of tranquility

'Cause every time I look around I see my blood on the ground
As I glance around me, I observe evidence of harm inflicted upon myself

I guess this is just my fate
I perceive this as inescapable destiny

I hope that it's not too late
I pray that opportunities still remain

'Cause I've been Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have been frenziedly seeking for you to ensure your safety

'Cause I've been Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have exhausted myself in my efforts to locate you and verify your well-being

'Cause I've been Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have been constantly in motion, trying to find you and ascertain your state

I've been Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have persisted in my pursuit of you, even to the point of physical exhaustion

Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have repeatedly searched for you to make certain that you had not gone missing or become in danger

Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have been running to try and locate you, to ensure your protection, and I have not ceased this activity even when it has caused harm to myself.

Running around Running around Until my knees were on the ground Running around Running around To see if you were lost and found
I have been persistently scouring my surroundings to locate and ensure your safety and well-being.

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Written by: Max Sant

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