Rufio was a melodic punk rock band from Rancho Cucamonga, California. All t… Read Full Bio ↴Rufio was a melodic punk rock band from Rancho Cucamonga, California. All the members of the band went to the same high school together. The band was formed when original bassist Jon Berry was in freshman year in college and the other three band members were in the final year of high school. The other three band members are Scott Sellers (Vocals/Guitar), Mike Jimenez (Drums), and Clark Domae (Guitar). Guitar players Scott and Clark were acquaintances at young ages as they grew up together. Scott then met lead bassist Jon Berry, and they began playing together immediately in various groups and sessions, as well as purchasing a 4-track to record the songs they have written together. After Berry and Scott began recording music, they asked Mike to play drums for them and listen to their recordings. Shortly after the addition of Mike, Clark joined and the band was formed. The band got their name from the character Rufio, leader of the Lost Boys from the Peter Pan-inspired film Hook.

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

Walk Don't Run
Rufio Lyrics

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See her move
With the slight of a dress I am fixed on you
Let me in, I need more than a taste
'Cause a glimpse won't do
So watch, feel my eyes caress every movement
If you only knew what you put me through

Kill the lights

Hiding nothing we'll intertwine
Pressing on till the sun arrives
Shedding light on a view to save
Over and over you pull me in with conviction
You pull me in, I'm caught

Like a drug, so addictive
At first that you can't ignore
Feel you pace, through my veins without a trace
How I crave for more
I'm slipping away tonight
I've become so mesmerized
I'm burning up inside

You're the face of my addiction
I can't hide these good intentions inside

You're the spark igniting my desire
And I'm burning up with a touch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rufio's song "Walk Don't Run" is all about a man who is completely taken over by the beauty of the woman he is watching. He describes her every move and the effect it has on him, saying that just a glimpse of her is not enough. He wants to be with her and possibly have a relationship with her, but he is so addicted to her that he can't help but feel mesmerized and a little out of control.

The lines "Kill the lights, Hiding nothing we'll intertwine, Pressing on till the sun arrives, Shedding light on a view to save" is basically asking the woman to let go of her inhibitions and be with him. They will intertwine and become one until the sun comes up and shines light on their love. The woman seems to be the one in control, as evidenced by the lines, "Over and over you pull me in with conviction, You pull me in, I'm caught."

The chorus explores how the woman is like a drug to him, so addictive that he can't ignore her. She is like fire, igniting his passion and desire for her, burning him up from within. He admits that she is the face of his addiction and he cannot help but have good intentions towards her. The lyrics of "Walk Don't Run" can be interpreted in different ways, but at its core, it is a song about a man who is smitten with a woman, who he cannot resist.

Line by Line Meaning

See her move
Her movement has caught my attention

With the slight of a dress I am fixed on you
You’ve ensnared me with your dress

Let me in, I need more than a taste
I want more than just a brief encounter

'Cause a glimpse won't do
I need more than just a quick look at you

So watch, feel my eyes caress every movement
I’m observing your every move, in awe

If you only knew what you put me through
You’ve emotionally affected me deeply

Kill the lights
Let’s turn off the lights

Hiding nothing we'll intertwine
We’ll be completely open and intimate

Pressing on till the sun arrives
We’ll continue until morning

Shedding light on a view to save
Our love will guide and protect us

Over and over you pull me in with conviction
Your passion is irresistible

You pull me in, I'm caught
I’m hopelessly drawn to you

Like a drug, so addictive
You’re like a drug I can’t resist

At first that you can't ignore
At first, your presence was impossible to ignore

Feel you pace, through my veins without a trace
I can feel you inside me, without a physical touch

How I crave for more
I want more of you

I'm slipping away tonight
I’m losing control of myself

I've become so mesmerized
I’m captivated by you

I'm burning up inside
My passion for you is intense

You're the face of my addiction
I’m addicted to you

I can't hide these good intentions inside
I’m being honest about my feelings for you

You're the spark igniting my desire
You’re the one who has ignited my passion

And I'm burning up with a touch
Your touch has set me on fire

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLARK DOMAE, JON BERRY, MICHAEL JOSEPH GREEN, MIKE JIMENEZ, SCOTT SELLERS

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