Rufio released their debut recording in 2001 on The Militia Group label, Perhaps, I Suppose. The band returned in June 2003 with MCMLXXXV (released on the Nitro label), which was recorded with the aid of producer Nick Rasculinecz who has also recorded with Foo Fighters and Rancid. Rufio went on to play on the Warped Tour that summer following the release of their second album. Their third album The Comfort of Home was released in July 2005. Again, the band went on to join tour that fall with MxPx and Relient K after the "The Comfort of Home" release.
In late January, 2006 bassist Jon Berry and drummer Mike Jimenez left the ban due to creative differences. Following the loss of these two members the band pulled out of their tour with No Use For A Name in early 2006. While no official statement had then been made regarding a breakup, in a 2006 interview, No Use for a Name acknowledged as much.
On Thursday 5th April 2007 the band announced on their MySpace page that they were to have an official farewell show on June 1st 2007 at The Glass House, Pomona CA followed by a South American tour. The statement in full reads: "Farewell show and South American tour. well... its been a while friends... and we've finally decided that its time to do an official farewell show with all the members of Rufio on June 1st. We thought it would be a good way to show our appreciation to all our hometown friends and fans who have supported us from the very beginning. We figured the Glasshouse would be a very appropriate venue to host the show and we hope to see ALLLL of you there! we'll be playing a variety of songs, and even oldies we rarely play! Its going to be a sad night but it also means the birth of new projects and new music! We're also going down to South America in june for one last hoorah. we're very excited about this. there are some shows posted right now, and more will be posted later. we cant wait to party with you crazy south americans! come party with us one last time! Love, Rufio."
On Tuesday, August 4th 2009, Rufio posted a myspace blog announcing that they were already in the midst of a new C.D.
Rufio released their newest EP on January 19, 2010. It is titled, "The Loneliest EP," and it features four brand new tracks. Released through The Militia Group, the tracks include "All That Lasts," and "The Loneliest." The other tracks are acoustic versions of the previous two songs. New members of Rufio include Taylor Albaugh (bass) and Terry Stirling (drums).
On July 27, 2010, Rufio released their 4th album, Anybody Out There. This was followed by worldwide touring. In October 2010, Clark Domae announced that he was leaving the band to pursue other projects. In April 2011, Terry Stirling Jr. left Rufio to pursue other endeavors.
In July 2012, Rufio officially broke up. The band played a one-off reunion show on June 18, 2015, at the Montebello Amnesia Rockfest.
Band members:
2000-2007:
Scott Sellers
Mike Jimenez
Clark Domae
Jon Berry
2009-2010:
Scott Sellers
Clark Domae
Terry Stirling Jr.
Taylor Albaugh
All That Lasts
Rufio Lyrics
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And I know it seems so hard to believe
I gave all my reasons
Gave all my pain
Excuses evolve into shame
I'll take it day by day
It's better than they say
My conscience, it leans toward defeat
Take one step at a time
My conscience, it blames all on me
Understand, the bad days are over
We're free at last to learn from our past
All it means is the bad days are over
And all that lasts can't take from your past
Living life with insecurities
It just makes it harder to see
So raise your voice and sing along with me
I know this is how you want to be
I'll take it day by day
It's better than they say
My conscience, it leans toward defeat
I'll hold onto my pride
Take one step at a time
My conscience, it blames all on me
Understand, the bad days are over
We're free at last to learn from our past
All it means is the bad days are over
And all that lasts can't take from your past
This is the lesson I have learned
When my intuition called out to me
This is the lesson I can teach
But you don't listen, no
Talk to me
Understand, the bad days are over
We're free at last to learn from our past
All it means is the bad days are over
And all that lasts can't take from your past
Rufio’s “All That Lasts” is a poignant and introspective song about coming to terms with and learning from one’s past. The lyrics are rife with themes of regret, self-blame, and insecurity, but ultimately end on a hopeful note of triumph over these negative feelings. The singer acknowledges their mistakes and the pain that they have caused, promising to take things day by day and hold onto their pride as they move forward. The chorus emphasizes the importance of learning from one’s past and not letting it hold you back, declaring that “all that lasts can’t take from your past.”
In the first verse, the singer reflects on the consequences of their choices and actions, recognizing that the excuses they once used to justify them have evolved into shame. Despite this, they refuse to let their conscience defeat them, instead choosing to hold onto their pride and take things one step at a time. The second verse shifts from self-reflection to a call for action, urging the listener to raise their voice and sing along in defiance of their own insecurities.
Line by Line Meaning
All this waiting comes back to me
Memories of waiting for something haunt me
And I know it seems so hard to believe
It's hard to believe that I've made it through this
I gave all my reasons
I explained everything that was going through my mind
Gave all my pain
Shared all the hurt I was feeling
Excuses evolve into shame
Excuses become excuses for feeling ashamed
I'll take it day by day
I'll take things slowly, one day at a time
It's better than they say
It's not as bad as people make it sound
My conscience, it leans toward defeat
I'm feeling guilty and defeated
I'll hold onto my pride
I won't let myself give up
Take one step at a time
Keep moving forward, even if it's slow
My conscience, it blames all on me
I'm blaming myself for everything
Understand, the bad days are over
Realize that the hard times are in the past
We're free at last to learn from our past
We're finally able to move on and learn from our mistakes
All it means is the bad days are over
The only thing that matters is that the tough times are behind us
And all that lasts can't take from your past
The things that last can't erase our history
Living life with insecurities
When we're insecure, life becomes more challenging
It just makes it harder to see
Insecurities cloud our vision
So raise your voice and sing along with me
Let's be louder than our insecurities by singing our emotions out loud
I know this is how you want to be
This is the version of ourselves we desire
This is the lesson I have learned
I've learned this valuable lesson
When my intuition called out to me
My gut feeling told me what to do
This is the lesson I can teach
This is what I can share with others
But you don't listen, no
But unfortunately, some people don't listen
Talk to me
Please communicate with me
Contributed by Kylie S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Million Miles
All this waiting comes back to me
And I know it seems so hard to believe
I gave all my reasons
Gave all my pain
Excuses evolve into shame
I'll take it day by day
It's better than they say
My conscience, it leans toward defeat
I'll hold onto my pride
Take one step at a time
My conscience, it blames all on me
Understand, the bad days are over
We're free at last to learn from our past
All it means is the bad days are over
And all that lasts can't take from your past
Living life with insecurities
It just makes it harder to see
So raise your voice and sing along with me
I know this is how you want to be
I'll take it day by day
It's better than they say
My conscience, it leans toward defeat
I'll hold onto my pride
Take one step at a time
My conscience, it blames all on me
Understand, the bad days are over
We're free at last to learn from our past
All it means is the bad days are over
And all that lasts can't take from your past
This is the lesson I have learned
When my intuition called out to me
This is the lesson I can teach
But you don't listen, no
Talk to me
Understand, the bad days are over
We're free at last to learn from our past
All it means is the bad days are over
And all that lasts can't take from your past
Oliver Werner
After 10 years, I finally found the song again. :D
maker850
I will continue listening for ....long time!
Exit Ghost
Unbelievable that they are not bigger.
Suba Records
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favian magdaleno
this song s pace is rad.......conrad..seriously want to go watch your show.....
Exit Ghost
If you're able to write such a refrain/song you should be fucking big all over the world. But it's the same old story. Bands who deserve to be big way too often don't make it.
Riki Sikisu
I'm a rich 20 year old guy looking for a poor friend (perfect friendship)
Connor Callaghan
I'll be your poor friend