The band released debut album, Girls and Weather, in September of 2007. In the past, the band have been on tour with numerous popular artists (The Zutons, Good Shoes, Dirty Pretty Things and The Young Knives), and have also played various festivals (including Glastonbury 07 and Cardiff Calling 07). The band also had a successful album tour hitting many venues around the UK and Ireland, including a trip to home-town Tavistock. The album (created with Tony Hoffer - The Kooks, and The Fratellis), was released mid-September 2007. The band gained alot of recognition when single "Alarm Clock" was played on Radio 1, when lead singer of Snow Patrol took over Zane Lowe's evening slot as a one-off.
Band members include:
Charlie Waller – Lead Vocals and Guitar
Tom Gorbutt – Sax, Vocals and Bass
Henry Clark – Trumpet, Vocals and Piano
Sam Mansbridge - Bass / Vocals / "Rumble Drum"
Matthew Wheeler - Drums
Past releases include the single "Motorcycle" (December 2005 and re-released June 07), single "Hate Me (You Do)" (June 2006) EP "Cardboard Coloured Dreams" (November 2006), single "Alarm Clock" (March 2007), which has received numerous plays off of Virgin Radio and on MTV 2 programme "Spanking New Music", and single "Motorcycle" (June 2007) which also received plays off of "Spanking New Music".
"Girls and Boys In Love" is the most recent song to have been released as a single, and also features in the Simon Pegg film "Run Fat Boy Run" and "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging"
Lead singer, Charlie Waller, was also in the band Vincent Vincent and the Villains at the same time as playing with current band The Rumble Strips. An attack from his conscience lead him to leave both bands before The Rumble Strips were offered to release a single under record label Transgressive.
Not The Only Person
The Rumble Strips Lyrics
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It's all right
You're not the only person to get it wrong
It's all right
A million other drunken white folks
Ever ready with their banknotes
You must've never met my wife though
You're not the only person to get it wrong
It's all right
You're not the only person to get it wrong
It's all right
Oh you poor, poor boys
You don't know what you've done
You poor, poor boys
You know you've still got time to run
I know it's gonna hurt your pride though
To have to put away your knife so
I'll come back here tomorrow night, alone
And you can take anything
You can take anything that you want
Ahhh
Ahhh
Ahhh
Ahhh
You're not the only person to get it wrong
It's all right
You're not the only person to get it wrong
It's all right, oh
You're not the only person to get it wrong
It's all right
The lyrics of Not The Only Person by The Rumble Strips can be interpreted as a message of forgiveness and understanding. The line "You're not the only person to get it wrong, It's all right" reassures the listener that making mistakes is a common thing and should not be a reason to feel ashamed or guilty. The song talks about the singer's encounter with a group of drunken white folks who might have caused trouble. Even though their behavior was not acceptable, the singer knows that they are not the only ones who have done something wrong. The line "A million other drunken white folks ever ready with their banknotes," paints a picture of a society that tolerates a certain level of recklessness and believes that money can fix everything.
The singer also shows empathy towards those boys and even calls them "poor, poor boys" as they probably do not realize the consequences of their actions. However, the singer warns them that they need to run away and put away their knife as they are in danger. The line "You know you've still got time to run" serves as a reminder that there is always a chance to change and make things right.
In conclusion, the song Not The Only Person by The Rumble Strips has a strong message of empathy and forgiveness towards those who make mistakes. It urges the listener to realize that nobody is perfect and that there is always a chance for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not the only person to get it wrong
Others have made the same mistake as you, don't worry
It's all right
Everything is going to be okay
A million other drunken white folks
There are many other people, specifically white individuals, who are also irresponsible when they drink
Ever ready with their banknotes
These people are always ready to spend money on alcohol
You must've never met my wife though
But, perhaps you have never encountered someone like my wife who holds you accountable for your actions
Oh you poor, poor boys
I feel sorry for you
You don't know what you've done
You lack an understanding of the severity of your actions
You poor, poor boys
Again, I feel sorry for you
You know you've still got time to run
You have the opportunity to flee from the situation
I know it's gonna hurt your pride though
I understand that admitting you were wrong will damage your ego
To have to put away your knife so
To disarm yourself of a weapon, if you brought one
I'll come back here tomorrow night, alone
I will return to this place tomorrow, by myself
And you can take anything
You can potentially take something from me
You can take anything that you want
Specifically, you can take any physical possession of mine as a form of retribution
Ahhh
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Ahhh
Melodic filler in the song
Ahhh
Melodic filler in the song
Ahhh
Melodic filler in the song
You're not the only person to get it wrong
Reiteration that others have made the same mistake as you
It's all right
Assurance that everything will be fine
Contributed by Aria O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mrlooper14
One of my favorites bands! So good... Hope they will do a North America tour!!!
Matt Smythe
Can't stop listening to this. Amazing song. Love the video!
cathdeneuve
These guys are just what we need right now. Smart lyrics, amazing voice and boy, is he cute?!! Bring it on! Wow
Joe Fielding
This is a great song. I am going to go check out more of there music. Thank you for sharing this with me. God bless you all their and your families.
Sam Hutchinson
Really deserved more than 151 in UK charts. If I put this on the juke box in the pub the place is rocking.
K
what a bloody brilliant song! BRAVO CHAPS!!!
Natalie Bishop
Love his voice
DeAnnaaaa93
saw them as the supporting act for Mando Diao in Munich last night... they were simply awesome! :) Rumble Strips, you've got at least one more fan now ;) ♥
yvetteclaire
This one is one of my faves of theirs!
Ryan Bracegirdle
Great video, great song, superb live at Leeds Fest!