"Re-Offender" is a song by Scottish

Scotland

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, released as the first single from their fourth studio album, 12 Memories

12 Memories

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. The single peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart

UK Singles Chart

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. The lyrics depicts a relationship marred with domestic violence

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. An image similar to the single cover features on the inner sleeve of 12 Memories.

Music video

The music video depicts the band playing small venues in and around Glasgow, during which time each band member in turn falls out with the other and they end up in a fight. The video was directed by Anton Corbijn

Anton Corbijn

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Track listing

• UK CD1

1. "Re-Offender" - 3:47
2. "Definition Of Wrong" - 2:44
3. "Enemy" - 3:22

• UK CD2

1. "Re-Offender" - 3:47
2. "The Sea" - 4:18
3. "Don't Be Shy" - 4:46

• 7" Vinyl

1. "Re-Offender" - 3:47
2. "Definition Of Wrong" - 2:44

Chart performance

Chart (2003)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...	7