They have produced 4 albums.
Their debut album No Love Lost was released on 17 July 2006 which peaked at #26 in the UK charts. Their highest charting single is Repeated Offender which reached #26.
They released their second album entitled Great Escape on 26th January 2009 (originally scheduled for 13th October 2008 release), which peaked at #27 in the UK charts and reached the number 2 slot in the UK indie charts. The first single from the album Fall To Sorrow was also released that day.
Robert Pyne and Grant Marsh(drums) left the band on 17 October 2010.
Long time friends Lee Burgess and Kenton Shinn from the band Garda were added to The Rifles early in 2011. Their 3rd album Freedom Run was released on 19th September 2011. This reached #37
In May 2013, the band announced that the four original members, including Marsh and Pyne, had reunited and were working on a fourth album. The new album, None the Wiser, was released on 20 January 2014. This peaked at #21 in the UK charts.
The band's current line-up is as follows:
Joel Stoker (vocals, guitar)
Lucas Crowther (vocals, guitar)
Robert Pyne (bass guitar)
Grant Marsh (drums)
History
The Rifles Lyrics
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I know you're not so blind to see
That everything that was correct
Is wrong and I know that it ain't just me
But given half the chance to be near you
Would only make a start in a new decline
And if I gave my heart a convincing listen
I'd be giving me a warning sign
No form of apologies
Would ever start to stitch the seam
Now it ain't that hard to see
That we were only cutting teeth dear
Would only make a start in a new decline
A long way to go to get no where
But you can't put a price on a piece of mind
If I gave my heart a convincing listen
I'd be given me a warning sign so
For the last time, drop me a lifeline
Days alone they roll into a week
I can't get away when you fall down at my feet
And I'm happy with sweet memories
So why would I wanna go and make more history
So don't you say that it's gonna be
Another chance that we won't repeat
Did you think I would turn around
Now you know that I know what a fool would believe
When given half a chance to be near you
Would only male a start in a new decline
And if I gave my heart a convincing listen
I'd be giving me a one way sign 'so'
For the last time just drop me a lifeline
All the time that you put me on the back foot
Why would I wanna go and make more history
The Rifles' song "History" is a melancholic reflection on a past relationship that has been broken beyond repair. The lyrics suggest that the singer is being harassed by the other person, who is unwilling to let go and move on from the failed relationship. The singer knows that the relationship was flawed, it's not just them, and points out that it's time to let go and move on.
The first two lines of the chorus: "Given half the chance to be near you / Would only make a start in a new decline" are particularly poignant. Here, the singer acknowledges that rekindling the relationship would only lead to further failure and pain. The singer is at peace with the fact that there is no way back, as highlighted in the final line: "Why would I wanna go and make more history?"
The song's somber theme is reflected in its musical arrangement, which is a typical indie rock sound. There's a steady drumbeat, guitar riffs, and a vocal melody that features arpeggios and a hint of sadness. The song's overall feel is quite nostalgic, which reinforces the theme of reflection on the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you please stop telling me
Please stop insisting that I do something
I know you're not so blind to see
I believe that you are aware of the situation
That everything that was correct
Things that were once right or appropriate
Is wrong and I know that it ain't just me
I am not the only one who realizes that things have changed
But given half the chance to be near you
If I had the opportunity to be around you
Would only make a start in a new decline
Things would only get worse between us
And if I gave my heart a convincing listen
If I truly listened to my feelings
I'd be giving me a warning sign
I would realize that something is wrong
No form of apologies
No amount of apologies
Would ever start to stitch the seam
Could repair the damage that has been done
Now it ain't that hard to see
It's obvious
That we were only cutting teeth dear
We were inexperienced and learning as we went
A long way to go to get no where
We have a lot of work to do without much progress
But you can't put a price on a piece of mind
Peace of mind is priceless
So for the last time, drop me a lifeline
This is the final chance to help me out
Days alone they roll into a week
Time passes slowly when I'm alone
I can't get away when you fall down at my feet
I can't escape when you need me
And I'm happy with sweet memories
I'm content with the good times we've had
So why would I wanna go and make more history
I don't want to repeat past mistakes
So don't you say that it's gonna be
Don't suggest that things will be different
Another chance that we won't repeat
Another opportunity to fail
Did you think I would turn around
Did you expect me to change my mind
Now you know that I know what a fool would believe
Now you understand that I see things clearly
And if I gave my heart a convincing listen
If I was truly honest with myself
I'd be giving me a one way sign 'so'
I would realize that there's only one path forward
All the time that you put me on the back foot
Whenever you make me feel weak or vulnerable
Why would I wanna go and make more history
Why would I want to repeat past mistakes
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Erick Card
Idk why this band isn't famous at all, they are incredible. Keep doing it guys! 🙌.
Jo Walsh
Love the Rifles what a band 💗💗🌹
Rebel Jones
This band is awesome and this song is legit!
Jamie Bowcott
best band since the jam best thing i can say about the band
Benjamin D
Nostalgic feelings
K3mrM
why this band not so famous as other band?
M. A.
cool song
Gabi Bordeianu
shu shu shuuu!!:D