The band formed in 1993 in Oxford, and was named after Hal Hartley's film, The Unbelievable Truth.
Unbelievable Truth's first single, Building, was published in February 1997 by Shifty Disco, a label based in Oxford. They released their first album, Almost Here, in 1998 on Virgin records, and the second, Sorrythankyou in 2000. The first was released on Virgin, but they were dropped and the latter appeared on Shifty Disco. Sorrythankyou was the first release from Shifty Disco that was pressed in vinyl. They split up in 2000, due to Andy Yorke's decision to leave the band.
However, in 2001 they released a double album, self-published, called Misc. Music, whose disc 1 contained b-sides and unreleased tracks, while disc 2 was the live recording of their farewell show held at the Zodiac in Oxford on September 16th, 2000.
Nigel Powell now has a new band: The Sad Song Co., and has been playing with Oxford band Dive Dive (formerly Dustball). They have released 3 singles and one full length album and are currently at work on their second LP. Jason and Jim are part of Nine Stone Cowboy, with members of other defunct Oxford bands The Candyskins and Ride.
The band reunited for a one-off gig in Oxford to support tsunami victims on February 19, 2005, but this was a one time event and did not signal that the group would be reforming.
Andy Yorke recently played a solo slot supporting Mark Mulcahy, at a gig at The Zodiac in Oxford on 21st October, 2005. Of the 8 song set, he played seven new songs and one old Unbelievable Truth song, Stone.
Daylight
Unbelievable Truth Lyrics
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First the ruins, then the museum
Nothing life-changing's happened
But I'm hoping tomorrow it will
This won't help me
The sunshine is angry as hell
So I don't like venturing out
Selling tickets to get out of here
This won't help me
Fly me back now
I think I've messed up
The strange thing about this store
Is the locals are queuing for flights
I think I'll go down there as well
Since I came here to see how they live
This won't help me
Fly me back now
I think I've messed up
The lyrics to Unbelievable Truth's song "Daylight" revolve around the theme of hope and longing for change. The first verse talks about the singer's desire to see something significant happen in their life, but "nothing life-changing's happened" yet. They express hope that the next day might bring something new, but eventually, they conclude that nothing they do will help.
The second verse describes the singer's hesitance to go outside due to the "angry" sunshine. They look out of their window and see a store selling tickets to leave, which seems appealing at first, but they realize that this solution won't help them either. They then notice that locals are queuing up at the store for flights, and the singer decides to join them. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "Fly me back now, I think I've messed up."
Symbolically, the airline tickets represent escape and starting anew. However, the singer eventually realizes that they cannot run away from their problems, and even the locals are queuing up to leave. The song suggests that change is not as simple as physically leaving a place and that it is essential to confront one's problems to grow and find meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrow I'll cover page one
I will start fresh tomorrow and make a new beginning.
First the ruins, then the museum
I will explore the remnants of the past before moving on to the present.
Nothing life-changing's happened
So far, my experiences have been unremarkable.
But I'm hoping tomorrow it will
I have hope that tomorrow something amazing will happen.
This won't help me
My current situation is not conducive to my goals.
The sunshine is angry as hell
The heat outside is unbearable and unpleasant.
So I don't like venturing out
I prefer to stay indoors and avoid the discomfort outside.
My window looks onto a store
From my window, I can see a shop across the street.
Selling tickets to get out of here
The store is selling tickets for transportation to leave the current location.
Fly me back now
I want to leave this place as soon as possible.
I think I've messed up
I believe I have made a mistake coming to this place.
The strange thing about this store
It is unusual that so many people are waiting in line to leave.
Is the locals are queuing for flights
The people waiting in line are from the area and not tourists.
I think I'll go down there as well
I will join the line and also try to leave.
Since I came here to see how they live
My original intention was to observe and learn from the residents of this location.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY YORKE, NIGEL POWELL
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pittypeas.
Love this thanks 😊
Dean Rooney
Thanks so much!!
LoneKharnivore
They don't point out that that increase in the rat population lead directly to the Black Death.
William Jones
finnaly first comment just wanted to say this is rlly helpful thanks
Shane Ebz
Did you run out of vowels?
SpeakerMunkey
I wonder if Lou Sanders is ever going to do a show where she a) doesn't laugh at her own jokes and b) doesn't try and rip it out of other guests.
SpeakerMunkey
@LoneKharnivore wtf has her gender got to do with it?
LoneKharnivore
I like a comedian who laughs at their own jokes. If they don't find them funny they can't expect anyone else to.
As for the other thing, there are many male comedians who do the same. Do you complain about them too?