To date, Sports has garnered over 100 million streams, an impressive feat for a band who’s stayed true to their independent roots and DIY ethos. After spending the last three years split between Los Angeles, California and Norman, Oklahoma, Cale and Christian find themselves back in their hometown, but with fresh perspective gained from distance and time.
There are also other bands named Sports.
1 - Pop rock from Toronto, Canada formed in 2004
2 - A Japanese band active from 2001-2007
3 - Synth pop rock from Seattle, Washington, USA
4 - Black metal/noise band from Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
5 - A rock band from Vancouver, Canada formed in 2007
6 - A rock band from Purchase, New York, USA
7 - A DJ duo from New York, USA
8 - A powerviolence band from Kansas City
9 - A band from England.
10 - A synth, drum machine and vocal band from Maine, USA
11 - An indie pop punk band from Gambier, Ohio
1- Toronto (2004-present):
Members of The Meligrove Band, Polmo Polpo, The Carnations, By Divine Right and The Diableros. Headlined shows at 2008 and 2009 Halifax Pop Explosion festivals, and have played shows with Crystal Antlers, Julie Doiron, Yukon Blonde and Two Hours Traffic.
"A bizarre mix of pop and rock styles... brimming with ideas" -Exclaim!
"Wicked fun pop that is about as confounding as, well, they're mashing it all up" -Yvynyl
http://sports.bandcamp.com
http://facebook.com/sportstheband
http://myspace.com/sportstheband
http://twitter.com/s_ports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports:_The_Band
2 - Japanese:
Sports was formed by vocalist/guitarist Itou Hiroyuki in 2001. Their popularity began to rise in 2004 when they released their first major label single, Sports Wear, on Victor Entertainment, as well as headlining a Fuji TV Factory special and making an appearance at Summer Sonic. However, their second bassist retired in mid 2005, forcing them to rotate guest bassists for the next two years.
After two full albums, three mini albums, three singles, and a best of compilation, the band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus, playing their last live at Shibuya Eggman in September 2007.
3 - Seattle (2008-present):
SPORTS started in 2008 as two fellows making electronic songs. In 2009 SPORTS started recording their music and adding vocals, guitars, and other live instruments. In 2010 SPORTS played a lot of shows in Seattle and added a third member. 2011 will see the release of their debut album, more shows, some remixes, and a tour. Their sound is a blending of different genres and eras of music.
twitter: @sportsseattle
facebook: http://facebook.com/sportsband
bandcamp: http://sportsband.bandcamp.com
4 - Little Rock (2005-?):
The drone/noise trio, referred to as SPORTS formed in 2005 and released several short-run albums and splits via various American tape and CD-R labels. All releases are out of print. The band recorded a full-length album in 2007 which was never officially released and the status of the band is currently unknown.
More information can be found at www.myspace.com/sportsprimal
5 - Vancouver, CAN (2007- Present):
Sports is a rock band based out of Vancouver. They share members with Ladyhawk. They have an LP out on Triple Crown Records.
http://www.myspace.com/sportspoo
6 - Purchase, NY:
Sports was formed in October of 2009 by Dave Benton, Alkis Meimaris (both of Ridgewood, NJ post-punk band Little City Fires), Kyle Seely (Philosoraptor), and Jake Sachs-Michalanie (of Utica, NY hisound and tofu deluxe). All they're trying to do is be a bunch of serious guys and have a regular time.
http://myspace.com/letsgosports
7 - American:
In September 2007, NY based DJ/production team SPORTS (comprised of Nick Hook, Daryl Palumbo & Glue) released their debut mix CD entitled, "I'm Hungry." This eclectic mix is a 70+ minute selection of breakbeats, freestyle, electro, ghettotech and funky house/disco. "I'm Hungry" will be a hand numbered, limited edition pressing of 1,000 copies with full color art!
After many talks about working on some music together, the stars aligned and we were all home at the exact same time. We spent some time in the lab and hammered out a mix full of music we love, cut up/remixed/re edited for your listening and dancing pleasure. We also hope to come play music in your town on a bunch of turntables, keyboards, vocoders, and whatever else will fit in our carry on bags.
8 - A powerviolence band from Kansas City.
9 - English:
Sports first arose from nowhere with the release of the "Shirk" EP in 2005. Featuring the tracks Magic Tricks, Steven Grout, Caroline, Mardi Gra, and 1982, the SHIRK EP was written and produced in Darlington, UK by Wayne Coulson, somewhat of a mythical figure in the North-East. When the band did arise from the shadows to play in smaller venues they were sold out. But the band went on hiatus just when the big waves were beginning. Word has it they will return with new material late 2007 and will be releasing an EP in early 2008 as well as singles on a number of independent labels.
10 - Maine, USA
Vocal, synth and drum machine sounds from Maine’s Clare Hubbard, who also records as Caethua, and is a member of Ancestral Diet and (D)(B)(H).
11 - Gambier, Ohio
SPORTS, now Remember Sports is punk band from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. SPORTS consists of Carmen Perry, Benji Dossetter, Catherine Dwyer, and James Karlin, and Jack Washburn.
More info and music at: http://therealsports.bandcamp.com/
Harder
Sports Lyrics
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I want a bed that's warm and two homes that are stable
What ever happened to the things on the tree
That you dated so meticulously?
And I'm driving home now
'Cause it's not you anymore
Your street is bumpy
You're making this harder on me
And I wanted to ask you to sit with me
For a little while 'cause I couldn't sleep
Weighed down my options with a decade of doubt
It was easier not to so I kept my mouth shut
And I'm breathing deeply
Just like you taught me to do
And you said that sometimes
People just say things
Am I making this harder on you?
In "Harder," Sports expresses feelings of heartbreak and confusion in the aftermath of a relationship. The first few lines of the song suggest that something significant occurred at a gathering - glasses were broken and things were damaged. The following lyrics delve into the singer's longing for stability, both in their living situation and their emotional state. They reminisce about the past and question what happened to the things that were once important to them.
The chorus of the song, "And you're making this harder on me," references the fact that the singer is struggling to move on from this relationship, likely due to mixed signals from their former partner. The second verse reveals that the singer has been staying up late and feeling weighed down by their options, possibly contemplating whether or not to reach out to their ex. They ultimately decide against it and acknowledge that they are making things more difficult for everyone involved.
Overall, "Harder" is a beautifully poetic representation of what it feels like to be caught in the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics evoke nostalgia, longing, and vulnerability, all wrapped up in a dreamy indie pop package.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many glasses broken under the table
There have been too many arguments, fights and misunderstandings that have caused broken glasses and dishes under the table.
I want a bed that's warm and two homes that are stable
All I want is a stable, warm and secure home, possibly two, where I can relax and feel comfortable.
What ever happened to the things on the tree That you dated so meticulously?
What happened to the memories and objects that we used to carefully cherish, like the things we wrote and hung up on the tree, reminiscing the past?
And I'm driving home now 'Cause it's not you anymore
I am driving home now because things have changed and you are no longer a part of it.
Your street is bumpy And the water is cold
As I drive down your street, it seems to be rough and uneven and the water, probably indicating the atmosphere, feels cold.
You're making this harder on me
You are making my life difficult and complicated.
And I wanted to ask you to sit with me For a little while 'cause I couldn't sleep
I wanted to talk to you and spend some time together because I am feeling restless and sleepless.
Weighed down my options with a decade of doubt It was easier not to so I kept my mouth shut
I have been hesitant about making any decisions because of years of uncertainty and doubt, so I chose to remain silent.
And I'm breathing deeply Just like you taught me to do
I am taking deep breaths, as you once taught me, to control my emotions and stay calm.
And you said that sometimes People just say things
You once told me that sometimes people say things that they don't mean or don't fully understand.
Am I making this harder on you?
Am I causing you additional stress and difficulty by my actions or words?
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