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.
Solved
Unbelievable Truth Lyrics
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The only way out is too hard now
There's another one when this one's gone
Can't send it along
You can't send it along
And it's all I've got
And it's not enough
What's a problem soon forgotten
Catching up with me and talking
Of a hero's so-called perfect life
Can't send it along
And this time who's alone
And it's all I've got
And it's not enough
And it's time to reason out my mind
Thinking of ways to keep my time from running out
Thinking of ways to keep my pride from running out
So many reasons I can't give for running out
Keep my head down but I still know
You can't send it along
And it's all I've got
And it's not enough
And it's time to reason out my mind
And it's all I've got
And it's not enough
And it's time to reason out my mind
You can't send it along
You can't send it along
You can't send it along
You can't send it along
(If there's a problem I can't solve it)
In "Solved", the singer expresses feelings of frustration and helplessness in the face of a persistent problem that seems impossible to solve. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer realizes that time is running out and that he needs to come up with a solution. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that there is a problem he can't solve and lamenting the fact that the only way out is too hard.
In the second verse, the singer suggests that the problem is related to a hero's so-called perfect life. Here, the lyrics imply that the pressure to live up to someone else's expectations is weighing heavily on the singer, and that he can't simply ignore the problem and move on. Instead, the problem keeps rearing its head and he can't send it along. The chorus reinforces this sense of frustration and urgency, as the singer repeatedly declares that he can't send the problem away and that it's all he's got.
The final verse brings the song to a close, with the singer thinking of ways to keep his time from running out and his pride from running out. He acknowledges that there are many reasons he can't give for running out, but he keeps his head down and tries to soldier on. Ultimately, however, he realizes that he can't send the problem along and that it's time to reason out his mind and come up with a solution.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a problem, I can't solved it
I am faced with a problem that I am unable to solve
The only way out is too hard now
The only solution available to me is too difficult to achieve
There's another one when this one's gone
As soon as I get over this problem, another one crops up
Can't send it along
I cannot just pass off or ignore the problem
You can't send it along
It is impossible to ignore or dismiss the problem
And it's all I've got
This problem is all I have, and there's nothing else I can rely on
And it's not enough
However, this problem in itself is insufficient to address my current situation
And it's time to reason out my mind
I need to logically and rationally evaluate the situation and find a solution
What's a problem soon forgotten
Sometimes, problems that seem significant at first are soon forgotten or no longer hold any relevance
Catching up with me and talking
However, at other times, the same problems come back and haunt me later
Of a hero's so-called perfect life
I may be comparing myself to someone who appears to have a perfect life or doesn't seem to have many problems
And this time who's alone
I feel alone or isolated while dealing with this problem
Thinking of ways to keep my time from running out
I am trying to find ways to ensure that I have enough time to address the problem before it's too late
Thinking of ways to keep my pride from running out
At the same time, I am also trying to protect my self-respect and avoid losing face
So many reasons I can't give for running out
I have several reasons for not wanting to give up or walk away from the problem, but I cannot articulate them
Keep my head down but I still know
Although I am trying to avoid confrontation or drawing attention to myself, I am still aware of the problem and its impact
(If there's a problem I can't solve it)
(Regardless of the problem I am dealing with,) If I can't solve it, I cannot simply ignore it or pass it on to someone else
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Written by: ANDY YORKE, JASON MOULSTER, NIGEL POWELL
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