* Walter Schreifels - vocals, guitar
* Cache Tolman - bass
* Sam Siegler - drums
* Ian Love - guitar (left in 2002)
The band decided to start a series of EPs where multiple groups form a single band and they looked to Jonah Matranga formerly of Far, New End Original and Gratitude. The lone result was titled Rival Schools United by Onelinedrawing, released on 24th July 2001. Their full-length album titled United By Fate was released on 28th August the same year on Island Records. Shortly after the release of United By Fate, the band released their first single, Used for Glue. The second single released from the album was Good Things. Both releases enjoyed heavy rotation on MTV, both in the US and UK.
Ian Love left the band in 2002, and played as part of an Experimental-Rock band named Cardia, releasing an eponymous album in 2003.
A second album was expected for spring/summer 2003, but it did not surface. However, the master tapes of the album were leaked onto the internet, comprised of eleven tracks:
01- Just a Second
02- The Perspective Reach
03- I Don't Know
04- Your Answer
05- See What You Got
06- Looking
07- Don't Change
08- Shared Information
09- Surrendering Position
10- Seems So Real
11- Get Out of This Place
Rival Schools parted ways in September 2003. Schreifels formed a new band called Walking Concert, releasing an album in 2004. The second album will now be released sometime in 2006.
Sammy Siegler joined Nightmare of You and briefly provided percussion for Limp Bizkit.
The band reformed for shows in Summer 2008 and a new album is expected.
The band was originally named Rival Schools United by Fate, after a video game, but due to legal reasons had to change their name to just Rival Schools.
Everything Has Its Point
Rival Schools Lyrics
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It will only take some time
Turning into a press on the matter
Look for the reasons behind it all
The day will come through
It might do you some good
Each second to save
Everything has its point today
What you say might come true
I wouldn't complain unless you want me to
Point out where you live
And notice who you friends are
You are better off
This will only take some time to understand
Down, lift off the ground
Each second to save
Everything has its point today
So many questions how you live
The bests reasons I can give
I've never been here before
Everything has its point today
Lost it all again
To start over
Turn around and then, you see things even
You see everything
The lyrics to Rival Schools' song "Everything Has Its Point" are a reflection on the idea that everything in life has a purpose or reason behind it, whether or not we are able to recognize it in the moment. The song begins with the assertion that "The day will come through," indicating that there is some sort of resolution or clarity that will arrive eventually. The repetition of the phrase "It will only take some time" emphasizes that this understanding may not come quickly or easily, but it will come nonetheless.
The lyrics go on to urge the listener to "look for the reasons behind it all," suggesting that there is a deeper meaning to be found in even the most difficult or confusing situations. The lines "What you say might come true / I wouldn't complain unless you want me to" further emphasize this point, with the implication that our words and attitudes may have a direct impact on the outcomes we experience.
The song's title is a recurring motif throughout the lyrics, with the lines "Everything has its point today" and "So many questions how you live / The bests reasons I can give / I've never been here before / Everything has its point today" weaving together a sense of searching, seeking out the underlying purpose behind events and circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
The day will come through
A certain day in the future will arrive
It will only take some time
It won't be too long before that day comes
Turning into a press on the matter
The situation is becoming more urgent and important
Look for the reasons behind it all
Try to understand the underlying causes and motivations
It might do you some good
It could benefit you in some way
Down, lift off from the ground
Experience a setback, then recover
Each second to save
Time is precious and must be used wisely
Everything has its point today
Everything happens for a reason
What you say might come true
Your words have power and can manifest in reality
I wouldn't complain unless you want me to
I won't express my dissatisfaction unless you want me to
Point out where you live
Identify your location
And notice who you friends are
Be aware of who your friends are and how they might influence you
You are better off
You are in a more advantageous position
This will only take some time to understand
It will require some time to comprehend
So many questions how you live
There are many inquiries about how you live your life
The bests reasons I can give
The most compelling explanations I can provide
I've never been here before
I am in an unfamiliar situation
Lost it all again
I have experienced a significant loss
To start over
To begin anew
Turn around and then, you see things even
Take a different perspective and find balance
You see everything
You have a clearer understanding
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Written by: WALTER ARTHUR SCHREIFELS
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