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
Under 18
Rufio Lyrics
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You're realizing
You're just the same as me
On and off, our episodes just
Chase away our dreams
I'm under 18
And the bottle ain't me
There's something, I'm scared
But the passion ain't there
(Is that what you think?)
So open up and don't shed no tears
You gave me strength through the years
Can't you hear my song?
Don't you feel my beat?
Remnants of your love
Playing thick on me
Did live all along
Living without ease
Though we've grown apart
Really not deceived
What friends means
Our time is short
And it's taking over
All the ways we think
Getting old, and our bodies
Feel it changing as we speak
I'm drowning the fear
With the bottles of beer
(That's what you think now)
There's something, I'm scared
But the passion ain't there
(Is that what you think?)
So open up and don't shed no tears
You gave me strength through the years
Can't you hear my song?
Don't you feel my beat?
Remnants of your love
Playing thick on me
Did live all along
Living without ease
Though we've grown apart
Really not deceived
What friends means
So open up and don't shed no tears
You gave me strength through the years
Can't you hear my song?
Don't you feel my beat?
Remnants of your love
Playing thick on me
Did live all along
Living without ease
Though we've grown apart
Really not deceived
What friends means
The song "Under 18" by Rufio reflects on the themes of growing up, love, and friendship while dealing with personal issues. The song stresses that teenagers often feel lost, confused, and alone as they transition to adulthood. The opening lines of the song "nowhere to go, you're realizing you're just the same as me" portray the feeling of being stuck and not knowing where to turn. The chorus highlights the singer's struggles with drinking and fighting unfulfilling love while still searching for his passion.
The lines "Can't you hear my song?/ Don't you feel my beat?/ Remnants of your love/ Playing thick on me" suggest the singer is trying to find meaning and connection through music, but the underlying message is that this connection is often temporary and fleeting. They miss the bond and support from their old friends, who have now become distant grown-ups.
In conclusion, "Under 18" reflects on the struggles of growing up, such as finding oneself, dealing with relationships, and missing friends. It also discusses the challenges of coming to terms with life choices and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Nowhere to go
Feeling lost and directionless
You're realizing
Becoming aware of your situation
You're just the same as me
We're all struggling in our own ways
On and off, our episodes just
The ups and downs of life
Chase away our dreams
Make it hard to focus on our aspirations
I'm under 18
Still young and inexperienced
And the bottle ain't me
Drinking doesn't define me
(That's what you think now)
But maybe I'll change my mind later
There's something, I'm scared
I have fears and doubts
But the passion ain't there
I'm struggling to find my motivation
(Is that what you think?)
Is that how you see me?
So open up and don't shed no tears
Let's be honest with each other and not get emotional
You gave me strength through the years
I appreciate your support and encouragement
Can't you hear my song?
Can't you see who I really am?
Don't you feel my beat?
Don't you understand my struggles?
Remnants of your love
Memories of our relationship still linger
Playing thick on me
Having a big impact on me
Did live all along
I was always alive and striving
Living without ease
Life wasn't always easy for me
Though we've grown apart
We've gone our separate ways
Really not deceived
We both knew it was coming
What friends means
The value of true friendship
Our time is short
Life is brief
And it's taking over
Time seems to be flying by
All the ways we think
Our perspectives are changing as we age
Getting old, and our bodies
Physical changes accompany aging
Feel it changing as we speak
We can sense the changes happening
I'm drowning the fear
Trying to escape my fears
With the bottles of beer
Turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Julio Manuel Segovia López
Awesome song by an awesome band. Melodic Punk at its best.
TheMeatballMen
very glad to see them still together
Prettyboy fierce
one of my fav rufio songs =D
TonyTone Food Reviews
i love rufio, ive been a fan since i was like 12
Daud Firdaus
this bring my memories back like when I was high school student..
Nicolas perry
fucking amazing song!.
Stoogemeister420
i thought Rufio had broken up long ago and were not making any more music and i find this album on youtube
Kaidangan
BEAST
Hihihi
SICK
PJ Ace
Awesome shit.