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.
Same Mistakes
Unbelievable Truth Lyrics
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A kind of rage inside him I can see
He walks on past me
I follow close and let the fear inside him flow
A sense of reason, a sense of aim
Created this, created pain
Threw down his pay, meant to run away
Truth and honour combined
You make the same mistakes again
Leave it all on the table
Leave it all up to him.
The lyrics to Unbelievable Truth's song "Same Mistakes" speak of a person who is struggling with anger and fear, and who is repeating the same mistakes over and over again. The singer of the song seems to be following this person closely, observing their behavior and trying to understand what is motivating them. The person's rage and sense of need are palpable, as is their pain and sense of aimlessness. The singer also suggests that the person has some sense of truth and honor within them, but that this is not enough to prevent them from making the same mistakes again.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to break free from destructive patterns of behavior. It speaks of the difficulty of changing one's ways, even when the consequences of one's actions are clear. At the same time, the song seems to suggest that there is some hope for change, as long as one is willing to leave everything on the table and take responsibility for one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
A source of anger, a source of need
Something is fueling his anger and need, giving him a reason to act out.
A kind of rage inside him I can see
He's not just upset, but filled with an uncontrollable violent energy.
He walks on past me
He's not including anyone else in his actions, and is distancing himself from others.
I follow close and let the fear inside him flow
Despite his distance, someone is still watching and attempting to understand his motives.
A sense of reason, a sense of aim
Despite his rage, he still has a method and objective in mind.
Created this, created pain
His actions are causing pain and suffering for others.
Threw down his pay, meant to run away
He's willing to abandon his obligations to escape from whatever is causing his rage.
Truth and honour combined
The motives behind his actions are grounded in a desire for honesty and respect.
To make the same mistakes
Despite good intentions, he's repeating the same destructive behavior.
You make the same mistakes again
The person watching him sees the pattern and is urging him to break it.
Leave it all on the table
Don't hold back any information or emotions - be honest and open.
Leave it all up to him
Ultimately, it's his choice to make - but he needs to make it with full knowledge of the situation.
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Written by: ANDY YORKE, JASON MOULSTER, NIGEL POWELL
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