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)
Sometimes
The Rifles Lyrics
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When no relief is at the door terminally
I've no intention to sing a sad song
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
And every hour in my day feels like a week
Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...
You're on the wrong side of life
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Sometime so nevermind
The place you thought you'd never be
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
You've got the voice and all the intention
But your head wont't pay your heart no attention
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you thinking of
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel lonely
The lyrics of The Rifles's song Sometimes address feeling stuck and disconnected from the world around you. The opening lines express the frustration of being unable to find relief even when it's desperately needed, and the inability to convey these feelings or thoughts through song. The repetition of "every hour in my day feels like a week" adds to the sense of time standing still and the general feeling of being stuck.
The chorus, with its repetition of "Sometimes you might find you feel a little like you're on the wrong side of life, where's no light. But it's gonna turn around sometime so nevermind," offers a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak song. The lyrics acknowledge that it is possible to feel completely alone and disconnected from the world at times, but that doesn't mean it will last forever.
The verses speak more directly to the disconnect between the mind and the heart - the voice and the intention are there, but the rest of the body seems unable to follow through. The final lines suggest that feeling lonely and disconnected is a common human experience, and that perhaps the greatest folly is believing that you're the only one who feels this way.
Overall, the lyrics of Sometimes convey a sense of frustration, isolation, and hopelessness, interspersed with moments of optimism and recognition that everyone experiences these feelings at some point.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away from me to see
Being lost in darkness and unable to see the way out.
When no relief is at the door terminally
Feeling trapped in a state of despair without any way of getting help.
I've no intention to sing a sad song
Not wanting to be consumed by sadness.
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
Feeling like expressing oneself is pointless because no one will understand.
And every hour in my day feels like a week
Time moves slowly when we're in a state of despair.
Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...
Reflecting on the times that we have all felt lost, alone and without hope.
Sometimes you might find you feel a little like
Conveying the message that everyone goes through hard times and feels alone.
You're on the wrong side of life
Emphasizing how the hardship is just temporary and we will bounce back eventually.
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Believing that things will get better even when life seems bleak.
Sometime so nevermind
Don't lose hope because the darkness is just temporary.
The place you thought you'd never be
Describing a sense of being in a challenging position that one never imagined possible.
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
Being close yet far from reaching one's aspirations.
You've got the voice and all the intention
Having the desire and courage to express oneself publicly.
But your head wont't pay your heart no attention
Being conflicted - knowing what needs to be done but struggling to overcome oneself.
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet
Being nervous to take action despite all the emotions one is feeling.
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you thinking of
Realizing that everyone goes through tough times and loneliness is a universal feeling.
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel lonely
Challenging the belief that one's loneliness is unique and emphasizing that it's a common part of the human experience.
Contributed by Michael L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
StenDarker
So far away from me to see
When no relief is at the door terminally
I've no intention to sing a sad song
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
And every hour in my day feels like a week
Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...
Sometimes you might find you feel a little like
You're on the wrong side of life
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Sometime so nevermind
The place you thought you'd never be
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
You've got the voice and all the intention
But your head won't't pay your heart no attention
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you thinking of
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel lonely
Ian McBurnie
So far away from me to see
When no relief is at the door terminally
I've no intention to sing a sad song
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
And every hour in my day feels like a week
Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...
Sometimes you might find you feel a little like
You're on the wrong side of life
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Sometime so nevermind
The place you thought you'd never be
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
You've got the voice and all the intention
But your head wont't pay your heart no attention
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you thinking of
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel lonely
StenDarker
So far away from me to see
When no relief is at the door terminally
I've no intention to sing a sad song
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
And every hour in my day feels like a week
Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...
Sometimes you might find you feel a little like
You're on the wrong side of life
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Sometime so nevermind
The place you thought you'd never be
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
You've got the voice and all the intention
But your head won't't pay your heart no attention
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you thinking of
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel lonely
ryan0748
Rifles !!!
Valentin Borquez
excelente temaaaa :D
Ian McBurnie
So far away from me to see
When no relief is at the door terminally
I've no intention to sing a sad song
But everything I wanna say never felt so wrong
And every hour in my day feels like a week
Those days you find yourself in a place without a light...
Sometimes you might find you feel a little like
You're on the wrong side of life
Where's no light. But it's gonna turn around
Sometime so nevermind
The place you thought you'd never be
Close to the bone but still too far away to see
You've got the voice and all the intention
But your head wont't pay your heart no attention
And your heart just won't relay the news down to your feet
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one what you thinking of
'My my' what a silly thing to think you're the only one to feel lonely
Bradley Harwood
Watched these guys support Weller a few years back, just decided to check em out again today. Best decision I've made in a long time ill tell you that!
Ben Baxter
I'm seeing them in June with Mr Weller!!! (And The Who & Mr Marr)
Alisha Johnston
This song is amazing! Thankyou vampire diaries for having an amazing track for me to listen to, full of songs i can relate to and love to listen to!
scouse2606
Brilliant tune!
RayoDesertico
Nope, I'm here because I love The Rifles' first album No Love Lost, so no naturally I looked for more of their material and came across this amazing song which is now one of my favourites.
Dillon Williamson
top 3 reasons i wished i lived in the UK 1. the MUSIC 2. quality soccer/football 3. the accent