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).
Low Life
The Reytons Lyrics
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From the stains dripping off his top
He's trying to text her while one eye's in Mexborough
The other's all over the shop
There's gonna be a whole lot of trouble when he gets back home
And when the key fumbles in that lock
There's gonna be a whole lot of trouble if he makes it back
Not for nothing he's a low life
Dirty little low life
Yeah the boy is everything she dreamed I'm sure
She's been living with a low life
Dirty little low life
He's providing everything she needs and more
And she knows the score
Straight to voicemail for the millionth time
And her messages remain unread
She's stood in the kitchen
The curtains are twitching
She's down to her last cigarette
There's gonna be a whole lot of bother when he gets back now
Because she knows that he won't come clean
There's gonna be a whole lot of bother if he gets back now
Because it's obvious that he's been
Up to somat he's a low life
Dirty little low life
Yeah the boy is everything she dreamed I'm sure
She's living with a low life
Dirty little low life
He's providing everything she needs and more
And she knows the score
Low life
Dirty little low life
Yeah the boy is everything she dreamed I'm sure
She's living with a low life
Dirty little low life
He's providing everything she needs and more
And she knows the score
The song "Low Life" by The Reytons tells a story about a man who has had a wild night and is trying to contact his partner while still under the influence. The stains on his shirt reveal that he's been up to something, and when he gets back home, there's going to be trouble. The woman, on the other hand, is frustrated that her partner seems to be ignoring her and standing her up, yet she knows exactly what he's doing and that he's not planning on coming clean.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of inequality in the relationship, where the woman is aware that her partner is a "dirty little low life" but still relies on him for everything she needs. The repetition of the phrase "and she knows the score" suggests that she's willing to put up with his behavior and have a relationship on his terms.
Overall, "Low Life" is a commentary on the power dynamics in a relationship where one partner is willing to accept the mistreatment of the other. The song highlights the importance of recognizing one's own self-worth and refusing to settle for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you tell he's had a bloody good night
He's showing signs of having a wild and fun night out
From the stains dripping off his top
His shirt is evidence of the mess and chaos from his night
He's trying to text her while one eye's in Mexborough
He's so out of it, he can barely focus on his phone and location
The other's all over the shop
He's disoriented and his other eye is not functioning well, maybe due to alcohol consumption
There's gonna be a whole lot of trouble when he gets back home
There will be consequences when he arrives home
And when the key fumbles in that lock
He may struggle to open his door, adding to the chaos
There's gonna be a whole lot of trouble if he makes it back
There will still be problems even if he manages to get home
But I don't think that he's gonna stop
He's not going to change his low-life behavior, no matter what happens
Not for nothing he's a low life
He's definitely a scumbag
Dirty little low life
He's not only immoral but also filthy
Yeah the boy is everything she dreamed I'm sure
Despite knowing who he is, she stays with him, maybe because he meets some of her expectations
She's been living with a low life
She's in a relationship with a scumbag
He's providing everything she needs and more
He may be making enough money to provide her with what she wants, even though he's a low-life
And she knows the score
She's fully aware of the type of person he is, but she stays with him anyway
Straight to voicemail for the millionth time
He's been ignoring her calls repeatedly
And her messages remain unread
He's not even bothering to read her messages
She's stood in the kitchen
She's likely waiting for him to come home or just spending a quiet moment to herself
The curtains are twitching
She's subtly keeping an eye out for his return
She's down to her last cigarette
She's feeling stressed and anxious waiting for him
There's gonna be a whole lot of bother when he gets back now
There will be serious drama when he comes home
Because she knows that he won't come clean
She's aware that he won't be honest about what he's been up to
There's gonna be a whole lot of bother if he gets back now
Even if he does come home, it won't be a smooth reunion
Because it's obvious that he's been
She suspects that he's been up to no good, and it's probably true
Up to somat he's a low life
He's done something immoral once again
Low life
He's nothing but a despicable individual
Contributed by David J. 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.