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
Face the Truth
Rufio Lyrics
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There are people you don't know
But you know they care
It's been so long since you've heard the hurting words
"I care for you"
But it's right this time
Forget your past and see what is now
Even if you don't want to
So you wait to say goodbye
Cause "someday" may come along
Not thinking of reality you make the most of your lies
A broken heart comes crashing down
From your stab from behind
Not willing to admit the truth?
Just face the truth
The lyrics to Rufio's song "Face the Truth" are laden with emotional depth and universal themes that anyone can relate to. The first stanza is all about looking at the world around us and taking stock of what we see. We may not like what's happening around us, but we know there are others who care about us and our worries. Sometimes, we go through phases when it feels like no one is listening or that the problems are insurmountable. However, the lyrics remind us that it's always the right time to face what's happening head-on and dispel the dark sense of hopelessness that can settle into our minds.
The second stanza deals with the fear and uncertainty that often accompany big life changes. We may be afraid to say goodbye to someone or something for fear of what will come next. Even though we know deep down that we're not being true to ourselves, we choose to embrace lies and live in denial. The follow-up line about a "broken heart" crashing down alludes to the emotional collateral damage that can result from not facing the truth. The final lyric - "not willing to admit the truth? Just face the truth" - acts as a rallying cry to confront reality head-on, even if we don't like the answers.
Line by Line Meaning
You take a look around and don't like what you see
You observe your surroundings and don't feel pleased with them.
There are people you don't know
You come across strangers in your life.
But you know they care
Despite being unfamiliar, you feel their concern towards you.
It's been so long since you've heard the hurting words 'I care for you'
You haven't heard the phrase 'I care for you' for a considerable period, and that makes you feel hurt.
But it's right this time
However, this time, it is the right thing to do.
Forget your past and see what is now
It's time to leave the past behind and focus on the present.
Even if you don't want to
Even if you do not feel like doing it,
You've got to face the truth
You have to confront the reality.
So you wait to say goodbye
You choose to delay your farewell.
Cause 'someday' may come along
You hope that a day may come when you don't have to part.
Not thinking of reality, you make the most of your lies
Without considering reality, you resort to deceiving yourself.
A broken heart comes crashing down from your stab from behind
Your heart is in shambles, thanks to deceit and betrayal from behind.
Not willing to admit the truth?
Are you still reluctant to accept the truth?
Just face the truth
It's time to confront the reality.
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iveseensmarterpeople
man this song takes me way back. Rufio pretty much was my gateway into a whole new music scene which led me to hardcore bands in my local area like glasscasket and between the buried and me.
Ryan Banks
It's crazy how bands like this got us into bands like that cause im the same way
Joana Costa
Essa música lembra-me um momento muito bom ... Saudades 😍
Daniel Bruno
Pra mim tbm!
Samuel Galdieri
Underrated band and album
itskitty
Excellent song
Dustin Kukawsky
No thumbs down I love it
Sendi Suryandi
Your all the best.👏👍
avalon629h
FFX music vid brought me here. :D
DCMA247
Why don't you care?