They have released four EPs thus far: It Was All So Monotonous (2017), Kids Off The Estate (2017), Alcopops & Charity Shops (2018) and May Seriously Harm You And Others Around You (2021).
Could Do Better
The Reytons Lyrics
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No one day your luck your numbers might come in
Av' seen ya standin at the bar all night
It's clear that your boring him
Don't say your trying to make friends
When your mother's got your kids again
Your intentions are all pretend
Yeah man she wants a better life
But nothing ever seems to go right
Oh man she wants a better life
And she could do better
Your waking up with him again
And it's a little bit boring
Kids walking back inside the house
School shirts on a Saturday morning
Your getting up at half past ten
And say your never goin out again
Your intentions are all prentend
Uh-oh she wants a better life
Yeah man she wants a better life
But nothing ever seems to go right
Oh man she wants a better life
And she could do better now
Don't try too hard my love
I'm sure everythin'll work out fine
Don't try too hard
You'll be alright
Better life
Yeah man she wants a better life
But nothing ever seems to go right
Oh man she wants a better life
And she could do better now
Uh ohohoh could do better now
Uh ohohoh could do better
Better life, yeah man she wants a better life
But nothing ever seems to go right
Oh man she wants a better life
And she could do better now
Could do better better better by herself
Could do better better better by herself
Could do better better better by herself
She wants a better life
And she could do better now
The Reytons's song "Could Do Better" is an emotional ballad that tells the story of a woman who desires a better life for herself. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is stuck in a dreary routine of being a single mother and going out to bars to meet men. The song describes her situation as mundane and tedious, and it's apparent that the woman in the song is unsatisfied with her life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Uh-oh she wants a better life, yeah man she wants a better life," emphasizing her desire to improve her current situation. The verses describe some of the woman's behaviors such as trying to make friends but failing, waking up with the same man again, and not leaving the house. It seems like the woman is stuck in a cycle of unfulfillment, but the song ends with an optimistic forecast that everything will work out, and she could do better.
The song's message is relatable, and it resonates with people who find themselves in similar situations. It highlights that sometimes people feel dissatisfied with their situations and believe they deserve more. The song's meaning might be subjective to the listener, but it can be interpreted as an encouragement for people to pursue their dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't try too hard my love
Don’t exert too much effort, love
No one day your luck your numbers might come in
Your fortunes might change in a day
Av' seen ya standin at the bar all night
I've seen you stand at the bar all night
It's clear that your boring him
It’s obvious that he’s bored of you
Don't say your trying to make friends
Don’t say that you’re trying to make friends
When your mother's got your kids again
When your mother is taking care of your kids again
Your intentions are all pretend
Your motives are all fake
Uh-oh she wants a better life
Oh no, she desires a better life
Yeah man she wants a better life
Yes, man, she desires a better life
But nothing ever seems to go right
But things never seem to go right
Oh man she wants a better life
Oh man, she desires a better life
And she could do better
And she is capable of doing better
Your waking up with him again
You’re waking up with him again
And it's a little bit boring
And it’s a bit dull
Kids walking back inside the house
Kids going back to the house
School shirts on a Saturday morning
Wearing school shirts on a Saturday morning
Your getting up at half past ten
You’re getting up at 10:30am
And say your never goin out again
And saying that you’re never going out again
Your intentions are all prentend
Your motives are all fake
Don't try too hard my love
Don’t exert too much effort, love
I'm sure everythin'll work out fine
I’m sure everything will be alright
You'll be alright
You will be fine
Uh ohohoh could do better now
Oh oh oh she can do better now
Better life, yeah man she wants a better life
A better life is what she desires
And she could do better now
She can do better now
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lightningeye
on Kids off the Estate
Yeah that street lights on and I'm still out
Grew up fast and had no doubt
I'd make it in this godforsaken town
Nintendos came second hand
And Clifton park was Disney land
Oh and we want for nowt
And never get let down
And we stay out till late
The kids off the estate
Mothers had to wait
Cos those boys will be boys
You don't have to hate
The kids off the estate
Mates after a feyt
And they called them Reytons
Jumpers thrown on a patch of dirt
On that corner field in last seasons shirt
Till the windows break but they're never gonna catch us now
We've got quids for the corner shop
But when he turns his back we're gonna take the lot
And he can run quite fast but he's never gonna track us down
And we stay out till late
The kids off the estate
Mothers had to wait
Cos those boys will be boys
You don't have to hate
The kids off the estate
Mates after a feyt
And they called them Reytons
UV lights on the council flats
No camera's work but still hoods and caps
Cos if the cops roll by we're gonna have to stash the lot
Eight missed calls and you're late again
You read it's twelve fifteen on a thirty two ten
But you don't go back cos you know they'll be trouble and war
And we stay out till late
The kids off the estate
Mothers had to wait
Cos those boys will be boys
You don't have to hate
The kids off the estate
Mates after a feyt
And they called them Reytons
Yeah that streetlights on and I'm still out
Grew up fast and had no doubt
I'd make it in this godforsaken town
Time moves fast and we slow down
Loser dream while chase inbound
Cos we want it all and forever get let down
Still we stay out so late
The kids off the estate
Mothers had to wait
Cos those boys will be boys
You don't have to hate
The kids off the estate
Mates after a feyt
And they called us Reytons
SubtleBlade
on Mind the Gap
"Mind The Gap" is a phrase used, in Sheffield (Where the Reytons originate) by both sets of supporters of the professional football teams, United and the other lot, when their club is higher up the football league structure than the other. This would suggest, to me, that the song is specifically about football 'firms' (gangs of violent hooligans) facing off. This is supported by the brand of clothing named which are particularly popular with same.