Title Fight would release their first single, Flood of '72, in April of 2007 under SideOneDummy Records. Later they would release their first studio album, The Last Thing You Forget, in July of 2009 under Run For Cover Records. They would release their second studio album, Shed, in May of 2011. Their third studio album, Floral Green, would release the following September of 2012, once again utilizing SideOneDummy Records.
Ned Russin, the lead bassist, recalls in a 2015 interview: "When we did ‘Floral Green’ so close to ‘Shed’ it was just basically a logistics thing. After we finished ‘Shed’ we had some tours lined up and we had some stuff going on. We looked at it and said if we don’t do a record in whatever it was – May to June – then we won't be able to do it until next January, and then it won't be out for another six months after that. So we could either really bust our asses and make it straight away, or wait really long and play that game. We were so hyped from doing ‘Shed’ and touring we decided to take that. It worked out because it put a kind of interesting pressure on us."
In April of 2013, they released the single Face Ghost under Secret Voice and would proceed to release their first EP, Spring Songs, that November under Revelation Records.
The band decided to take their time with the production of their fourth studio album, Hyperview, allowing them to experiment with new ideas and implement deep reflection on the overall production of each song. This thought process is manifested in the unique sound Hyperview provided, being different from the overall sound the band had provided prior to this release. Ned states that the inspiration for Hyperview's sound was "all over the place", being influenced by sounds such as Morrisey, The Strokes, Neko Case, and more. Ned goes on to clarify, "We weren’t trying to rip something off, we weren’t trying to say here’s a band that we like, let’s sound just like them. We were saying these are bands we like in one sense or another, let’s reference interesting parts of that and try and bring it into our sound, using the general idea rather than copy the sound completely." Hyperview would release in February of 2015 under their final label, Anti- Records.
Hyperview would be the bands last release before entering an unannounced period of inactivity following their final show in 2018. More recently, in August of 2023, Ned Russin once again came forward in another interview in which he provided further insight on this period. Russin states; "We've never said 'hiatus,' we've never said 'broken up,' we've never said any of those words. These are words that have been put on us, but it's not anything we've ever said ourselves so, like, everything is a misconception."
He continues on to emphasize, "I get that 100-percent ‘yes’ or 100-percent ‘no’ is a thing people want to hear, but then also as soon as you give one of those answers, people start pestering you — like, 'Oh, what will it take for you to do this'— and that's also a thing I'm not interested in."
Ned recalls that during the duration of Title Fight's activity, each member was at a far different point in their life than they are currently. They were around the age of 19 years old, living at home with their parents and unsure if they could make their music pay the bills. "We kind of felt like we had a two-year window to figure out if we could make it work. It ended up becoming something that was sustainable, but we were well aware that it could be taken away at any minute." He explains, mentioning that- at the time- it was something that concerned all of them. "Ten years later, it’s not a thing I’m worried about now. I’m perfectly content with the choices that I’ve made and the choices I continue to make to play music and to live this kind of lifestyle."
Currently, Ned Russin has been active with his project Glitterer, which initially was a solo project, but more recently includes his brothers Ben and Alex Russin on drums and guitar, effectively creating a band.
Ben Russin is also the lead drummer for Citizen. Shane Moran has been working with artist Kenny Mason on his recent projects. As for Jamie Rhoden, he has kept a considerably low profile since the bands' period of inactivity began, even before then having expressed distaste in the overall structure of social media.
Memorial Field
Title Fight Lyrics
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Hand in hand, the streetlights led us to where you lived.
We were alone and all you could say was
"All good things must come to an end".
You said the words in my mouth were more alive than I was.
I guess I don't belong here.
I guess I don't belong.
Why not tie a noose around my neck?
I've played your games too many times and I've grown tired.
Yeah, I'm tired.
So deal with it.
Can't sleep, can't think tonight.
I'm stuck.
I can't get out of this.
The song "Memorial Field" by Title Fight opens with a quiet and reflective walk through Kingston, hand in hand with someone they care about deeply. However, the peaceful atmosphere is disrupted when the person reveals that they believe that all good things must come to an end. This statement causes the singer to feel a sense of disconnection and dislocation from their surroundings, as the words in their mouth feel more alive than they do. They then question whether they belong, suggesting that they may consider ending their own life as a way out.
The second verse suggests that this sense of isolation and despair may be due to toxic or manipulative relationships, as the singer describes playing games that they have grown tired of. They express a desire to be free from this and to have their agency respected. The final lines suggest a sense of being trapped in their current emotional state, unable to sleep or think, and feeling stuck.
Overall, "Memorial Field" is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of themes of loneliness and desperation. It touches on the complexities of relationships, especially those that may be harmful, and the internal struggle of wanting to escape from one's own pain.
Line by Line Meaning
It was quiet while we walked through Kingston.
The atmosphere seemed peaceful during our walk through Kingston.
Hand in hand, the streetlights led us to where you lived.
As we walked hand in hand, the streetlights guided us to your home.
We were alone and all you could say was 'All good things must come to an end'.
When we were alone, you said that eventually all good things will end.
You said the words in my mouth were more alive than I was.
You told me that my words had more energy than I did at the moment.
I guess I don't belong here.
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this situation.
I guess I don't belong.
I just don't feel like I belong here generally.
Why not tie a noose around my neck?
I might as well hang myself with a noose given everything that has been said.
I'm sure it'd be much more subtle than everything that you said.
Committing suicide would be a more gentle option compared to listening to your harsh words.
I've played your games too many times and I've grown tired.
I am exhausted after repeatedly engaging in your manipulative behavior and tricks.
Yeah, I'm tired.
I am really exhausted and fatigued.
So deal with it.
I've had enough of the situation and now you need to take responsibility for your own actions.
Can't sleep, can't think tonight.
I am too consumed by the situation to rest or focus my thoughts.
I'm stuck.
I feel trapped and unable to free myself from this situation.
I can't get out of this.
I am unable to extract myself from this bad situation that I'm in.
Contributed by Alaina A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Grimes
This song is amazing.
xazzholex
It was quiet while we walked through Kingston
Hand in hand, the streetlights led us to where you lived
We were alone (we were alone)
And all you could say was
"All good things must come to an end"
You said
The words in my mouth were more alive than I was
I guess I don't belong here
I guess I don't belong
Why not tie a noose around my neck?
I'm sure it'd be much more subtle than everything that you said
I've played your games too many times and I've grown tired
Yeah, I'm tired
So deal with it
Can't sleep, can't think tonight
I'm stuck
I'm stuck
I can't get out of this
I can't get out of this
Jake Melvin
good looks on the lyrics on these. was just reading the lyrics on Evander from your comment.
turb
titlefight4ever!
Fojjj Fojjj
Best TF song imo
Cristian David Burgos
<3
Deshawn Rivers
I'm trying to find the original!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I miss ipod days!!!
mrmannster
November 6th, 2021