They released their self titled EP 'I Am King' recorded with Taylor Larson. They also released a full length album called "OneHundred", also available on iTunes.
They signed to Velocity Records/Rise in 2012.
They released their debut full-length in 2013 through Rise Records, the title of the album was announced to be 'OneHundred'. They also released a cover of 'Lights!' -- A take on Ellie Goulding's original version. In early 2014, both vocalists, Sam Sky and Nate Newhard left the band. They were later replaced by new clean vocalist Angel Flores and unclean vocalist Nathan "BAT" Rodriguez. It was then that they entered the studio to start recording their next release when their drummer Tito Rivera left the band, to whom they replaced with the current drummer; Monev Tips. Following all of this they also got dropped by their record label.
The band, with the new lineup had then announced their new EP which has nine tracks, which was to be titled 'Solidarity' and was to be released sometime at the end of 2014. This was later pushed back due to the dropping of their band from the Rise/Velocity Records roster. The band started the whole EP from scratch, and self-recorded it at King Studios (home to the band). The band also started a Go Fund Me account to raise money for their next self-acclaimed album. At the end of 2014, they released the first single from their EP, 'Try Hard'. On March 14th they released their second single 'Playing Through The Pain' and on March 21st they streamed their third song "Black Smoke". On March 22nd, 2015 the album had leaked through popular music leaking sites such as Kingdom Leaks and GetMetal. The band streamed their album later that night.
Despite a lot of member changes, they managed to keep going as a band and release music. The EP Acoustic was released in 2017 on the label King Studios.
Band members:
Justin Mitchell - Guitar (2010-
Ant Mas - Vocals
Nate Newhard - Unclean vocals (2010–2014)
Sam 'Sky' Skyler Senen - Clean vocals (2010–2014)
Dan Artim - Guitar
Jake Tacker - Bass
Tito Rivera - Drums (2010-2015)
Ben Miller (Rest In Peace 1992-2016) - Keyboards (2010-2012)
Mike Dietrich - Bass (2010-2011)
Angel Flores - Clean vocals
Nathan "BAT" Rodriguez - Unclean vocals
Monev Tips - Drums
Discography:
2018 - Playing The Saint (EP)
2017 - Acoustic (EP)
2016 - Rolling Stone (Single)
2015 - Solidarity (Album)
2013 - OneHundred (Album)
2012 - I Am King (EP)
2012 - Without Fear (Single)
2011 - I Am King (EP)
2010 - Illuminations (Demo)
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Lights
I Am King Lyrics
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Losing it all on my own
I had a heart then
But the queen has been overthrown
And I'm not sleeping now
The dark is too hard to beat
And I'm not keeping up
The strength I need to push me
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
Noises, I play within my head
Touch my own skin
And hope they'll still be there
And I think back to when
My brother and my sister slept
In another place
The only time I feel safe
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone?
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
Dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
Home, home
Home, home
The lyrics to I Am King's song "Lights" describe a person who has experienced loss and heartache, and is struggling to find their way through the darkness. The lines "I had a way then, losing it all on my own, I had a heart then, but the queen has been overthrown" suggest that the singer once had a sense of direction and purpose, but has since lost it. They feel alone and overwhelmed, as indicated in the lines "And I'm not sleeping now, the dark is too hard to beat, and I'm not keeping up, the strength I need to push me".
However, the singer finds comfort in someone who "shows the lights that stop me turn to stone" and "shines them when I'm alone". This person is able to bring light to the singer's life when they are feeling lost and helpless, and gives them the strength to keep going. The repeated refrain of "calling, calling, calling me home" suggests that the singer longs for a sense of belonging and security, which they find with this person.
The song also touches on the theme of nostalgia, with the singer reminiscing about a time when they felt safe and protected with their siblings. The line "the only time I feel safe" suggests that the singer is currently in a place of insecurity and vulnerability, and is seeking a way to feel secure and comfortable once again.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a way then
I used to know how to handle things, but now I don't.
Losing it all on my own
I'm struggling to keep everything together by myself.
I had a heart then
I used to have feelings and care about things.
But the queen has been overthrown
But now, my life is ruled by chaos and instability.
And I'm not sleeping now
I'm having trouble sleeping because of everything going on in my life.
The dark is too hard to beat
I'm struggling to overcome the difficulties and challenges I'm facing.
And I'm not keeping up
I can't keep up with the demands of my life.
The strength I need to push me
I need something or someone to give me the strength to keep going.
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You (a person or a force) provide me with hope and inspiration that prevent me from feeling defeated.
You shine them when I'm alone
You provide encouragement and support when I'm feeling isolated and vulnerable.
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
I try to convince myself that I can handle everything and be strong.
And dreaming when they're gone
I try to distract myself by dreaming of a better future when my problems are gone.
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
My problems are constantly bothering me and making me feel like I need to go back to a safe, familiar place.
Calling, calling, calling home
I feel a strong pull towards the idea of home and safety.
Noises, I play within my head
I'm constantly overthinking and worrying about everything.
Touch my own skin
I try to find comfort and reassurance in my own body.
And hope they'll still be there
I hope that the good things in my life will stay with me despite everything else.
And I think back to when
I reminisce about a time when things were simpler and better.
My brother and my sister slept
I remember a time when I felt safe and had my family with me.
In another place
But now, I'm far away from that safe and comfortable place.
The only time I feel safe
The only time I feel safe is when I remember that past time with my family.
Home, home
I'm longing to go back to a place where I feel safe and secure.
Contributed by Mason J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@zvkarnage8734
Lyricas for yall
I had a way then, losing it all on my own
I had a heart then, but the queen has been overthrown
And I'm not sleeping now, the dark is too hard to beat
And I'm not keeping up the strength I need to push me
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
Noises, I play within my head
Touch my own skin and hope that I'm still breathing
And I think back to when my brother and my sister slept
In an unlocked place, the only time I feel safe
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
Light, lights, lights, lights
Light, lights, lights, lights
Light, lights, lights, lights
Light, lights
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine it when I'm alone
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@Lillobsterr
I had a way then
Losing it all on my own
I had a heart then
But the queen has been overthrown
And I'm not sleeping now
The dark is too hard to beat
And I'm not keeping up
The strength I need to push me
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
Noises, I play within my head
Touch my own skin
And hope they'll still be there
And I think back to when
My brother and my sister slept
In another place
The only time I feel safe
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
Dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
Home, home
(Lights, lights, lights)
Home, home
(Lights, lights, lights)
@dfdffang
I dont understand, I Am King is a metalcore band, why even bother complaining about the screaming when that's how they are famous. I personally love the screaming part of the song. Y'all just go listen to the music you like and stop hating on a band for playing music that their fans want to hear xD
@edims6001
Yes but.......i love this cover is cant stop hearing it bur the screaming part is really boring
@edims6001
Like in 1:10
@nolanperkins208
This a metalcore band. People that are fans of this music dont want them to change so please dont tell them it sucks when its this kind of music that gets me thru the days.
@skillshottopher
Nolan perkins Give this man a medal.
@WarMarz
People have opinions on music but you should never tell someone to change their music to fit your personal preference because that just puts their personal talent to shame
@ImFrazzle
Over 2 years, God... Can remember falling in love with this the day it was released
@ImFrazzle
Still revisiting this, unbelievable song.
@endersonfhforte
@@ImFrazzle now has passed more two years.. oh lord , good times
@ImFrazzle
8 years, god we are old 🥲