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.
Shed
Title Fight Lyrics
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I've been told
There's a black spot next to your name
You can't seem to erase
Shed your skin, change your face
You are the same
You are the same
Find a better body to fit in
I lost track of all the times you betrayed
I lost faith in the friendships I have made
Drag you down and put you in your place
Shed your skin, change your face
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
The opening lines of Title Fight's song Shed convey a sense of distance and estrangement. The singer suggests that the person they are addressing is emotionally cold, with blood that runs cold through their veins. They note that the person has a black spot next to their name, something that cannot be erased. This could refer to a past mistake or transgression that has caused others to view the person with suspicion. The repetition of "shed your skin, change your face" could suggest that the person is stuck in a difficult situation and needs to make a change in order to be accepted.
The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer encouraging the person to shed their skin and find a better body to fit in. They have lost faith in the friendships they have made, suggesting that the person's behavior has damaged relationships with others. The lines "drag you down and put you in your place" imply a desire to correct the person's behavior or bring them back in line. Overall, the song seems to be about the difficulty of making changes and finding acceptance, even in the face of past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
You're cold like the blood that runs through your veins
You have a heartless personality and lack any form of warmth or empathy.
I've been told
Rumors or information have been circulated about you that may or may not be true.
There's a black spot next to your name
You have a negative reputation or an unfavorable history that is attached to your name.
You can't seem to erase
You are unable to overcome or eliminate the negativity or mistakes that you have made in the past.
Shed your skin, change your face
You need to make a significant change or transformation to improve yourself and get rid of your negative traits or past mistakes.
You are the same
Despite your attempts to change, your negative qualities and actions continue to define you.
I lost track of all the times you betrayed
You have repeatedly broken trust or betrayed others in various ways, to the point where it is difficult to keep track of the instances.
I lost faith in the friendships I have made
Your actions have caused your friends to lose trust and belief in you, and subsequently caused those friendships to falter or end.
Drag you down and put you in your place
Others will hold you accountable for your negative actions and put you in a position where you must acknowledge and take responsibility for them.
Find a better body to fit in
Instead of trying to improve yourself within your current circumstances, it may be necessary to start fresh and find a new environment or community that aligns better with your desired changes and values.
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@halilemre4743
You're cold, like the blood that runs through your veins
I've been told there's a black spot next to your name
You can't seem to erase
Shed your skin, change your face
You are the same
You are the same
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
I've lost track of all the times you betrayed
I've lost faith in the friendships I have made
Drag you down and put you in your place
Shed your skin, change your face
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
@jhangiraldo3664
Shed
Title Fight
You're cold like the blood that runs through your veins
I've been told
There's a black spot next to your name
You can't seem to erase
Shed your skin, change your face
You are the same
You are the same
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
I lost track of all the times you betrayed
I lost faith in the friendships I have made
Drag you down and put you in your place
Shed your skin, change your face
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
Shed your skin
Find a better body to fit in
@-YokoOno
Certified hood classic
@SuadeScars555
Im in the BX and this 100% valid on the block u shittin me🔥🔥
@lwb256
Straight up
@danielpierre9646
G SHIT
@b_f_d_d
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@BosnianTechSupport
Certified midwestern suburban classic🔥🔥
@charlieparkmusic
i really really really like this band.
@oliviad2800
same
@MrShock8
o d same
@jack-vy7iz
I like it too