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.
Numb But I Still Feel It
Title Fight Lyrics
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I hold my breath through every tunnel?
And wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under
I never get that far
Everything's so uncertain
Can't find the right direction
You look in the mirror and tell me you see clear
I'd talk but no one listens
Can't make my own decisions
Every night I lay asleep
And try to wake up from this dream
Numb but I still feel it crawling under my skin
I threw it all away but it still stays the same
Try and forget my name but it's something I just can't shake
I threw it all away but it still stays the same
Every night I lay asleep
And try to wake up from this dream
But did you know
I hold my breath through every tunnel?
And wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under
I never get that far
Title Fight's song "Numb But I Still Feel It" is a powerful and emotional tune about feeling lost and uncertain in life. In the first verse, the singer describes his fear of slipping under and his struggle to find direction. He explains that he feels like he can't make his own decisions and that no one listens to him. He wishes he could break free from the feeling of being trapped and lost, but he never gets far.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the repeated line "Numb, but I still feel it crawling under my skin." The singer feels numb and disconnected from the world around him, but he still feels the pain and uncertainty of his situation. He's tried to throw it all away and forget about his problems, but they still haunt him. The line "Try and forget my name, but it's something I just can't shake" emphasizes just how deeply entrenched his issues are.
The second verse continues with these themes of feeling lost and helpless. The singer talks about trying to see himself clearly in the mirror, but he can't get past his own insecurities and doubts. He lies about his ability to see who he is, but he knows he's really just trying to hide from his problems. The final lines of the song repeat the sentiment from the first verse - the singer holds his breath through tunnels and wishes he could break free from the feeling of slipping under, but he never gets that far.
Overall, "Numb But I Still Feel It" is a powerful song that addresses the struggles and uncertainties of life. The repeated themes of feeling lost and disconnected emphasize just how difficult it can be to find your way in the world. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its juxtaposition of numbness and pain. It's a song that speaks to anyone who's ever felt like they're slipping under or struggling to find themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
But did you know?
Do you realize that...
I hold my breath through every tunnel,
I'm anxious and fearful, I take a deep breath to try and survive the darkness.
And wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under.
I wish I could overcome this feeling of being underwater, struggling to stay afloat.
But I never get that far.
Unfortunately, I always give up too soon.
Everything's so uncertain.
Nothing is sure or guaranteed.
Can't find the right direction.
Lost, I don't know where to go or what to do.
You look in the mirror and tell me you see clear.
You say you have clarity and direction, but I don't.
I lie, say I can see me, but I can't get past this feeling.
I pretend that I can see my future, but really I'm stuck in a rut.
I'd talk, but no one listens.
I have things to say, but no one pays attention.
Can't make my own decisions.
I'm indecisive and unsure of what choices to make.
Every night I lay asleep,
Each evening when I rest,
And try to wake up from this dream.
I hope to escape from this nightmare reality.
Numb, but I still feel it crawling under my skin.
I'm emotionally numb and disconnected, but I feel the pain or discomfort intensely.
I threw it all away, but it still stays the same.
I let go of everything I had, but nothing changed.
Try and forget my name, but it's something I just can't shake.
I want to be anonymous and start fresh, but I can't escape my past or myself.
Every night I lay asleep,
Each evening when I rest,
And try to wake up from this dream.
I hope to escape from this nightmare reality.
But did you know?
Do you realize that...
I hold my breath through every tunnel,
I'm anxious and fearful, I take a deep breath to try and survive the darkness.
And wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under.
I wish I could overcome this feeling of being underwater, struggling to stay afloat.
But I never get that far.
Unfortunately, I always give up too soon.
Lyrics © LOUSY SONGS PARTNERS
Written by: James Edward Rhoden, Edward Basil Russin, Shane Thomas Moran, Benjamin Gregory Russin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Henry DoesArt
What did you know?
I held my breath through every title
I wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under
I never get that far
Everything's so uncertain
Can't find the right direction
You look in the mirror and tell me you see clear
I see, I can see me, but I can't get past this feeling
I talk, but no one listens
Can't make my own decisions
Every day I lie asleep
Trying to wake up from this dream
Numb, but I still feel it crawling under my skin
I threw it all away, but it still stays the same
Try and forget my name, but it's something I just can't change
I threw it all away, but it still stays the same
Every day I lie asleep
Trying to wake up from this dream
What did you know?
I held my breath through every title
I wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under
I never get that far
Juancho Umaña
But did you know?
I hold my breath through every tunnel,
and wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under.
But I never get that far.
Everything's so uncertain.
Can't find the right direction.
You look in the mirror and tell me you see clear.
I lie, say I can see me, but I can't get past this feeling.
I'd talk, but no one listens.
Can't make my own decisions.
Every night I lay asleep,
and try to wake up from this dream.
Numb, but I still feel it crawling under my skin.
I threw it all away, but it still stays the same.
Try and forget my name, but it's something I just can't shake.
I threw it all away, but it still stays the same.
Every night I lay asleep,
and try to wake up from this dream.
But did you know?
I hold my breath through every tunnel,
and wish I could get over this feeling of slipping under.
But I never get that far.
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[Hook]
I'm Sematary, die for me
I'm the Grave Man, keeper of the trees
I got razor blades all up in my jeans
So I can hang your skin up off a tree
Crooked Man, gonna make 'em bleed
I'm the Grave Man, keeper of the trees
I'ma put you in the old cemetery
I don’t give a fuck about anything
[Verse]
I’m on the Rainbow Bridge, coming for your dreams
I’ll be tweaking till the end, fuck your weed
I’m off 3 Bangs, I need energy
Fuck the whole world, I never go to sleep
Keep honking, I'm still reloading
Burn the flag down, fuck everything
Shawty shoot them motherfucking guns for me
If you see a cop, exhale and squeeze
I'mma rot in hell, it's okay with me
I'm with Ghost Mountain, speedin' down the street
The day will come, they finally kill me
Then I'ma come back, stab 'em, watch 'em bleed
Justice
This is my introduction to Title Fight. I'm not disappointed.
Katjerøuac
Damn I just found title fight around 2 months ago too.
JT4YLOR
Thus was alot of people's introduction, soak it in young jedi
Joshua Mohring
Me as well
Zack Smith
Welcome my friends…. To the rest of your life
Chris Bell
Whenever I hear this song I just think like, I don’t know what you’re feeling...but I know my own version of what you’re feeling
Justice
Lol what
MustardIZER
That makes no sense, but I understand
yeomane
Thanks Plato.
Corvus Abaddon
Is this like a "how do you know we see the same blue?" typa thing?