Before the release of 3D, the band released an EP titled Green Light, Go! and a self titled compilation of demos before being signed to Sumerian Records, where they've since remained. They also released a few Pre-Production demos of songs that would later be featured on 3D. Shortly after the albums release, Zack Johnson would leave the band and temporarily be replaced by Chris Moore, who was also featured on the bands music videos for 3-D and What This Means To Me. Johnson returned after Moore left the band due to "artistic differences" and joined the band on Warped Tour 2010.
The band released their second full-length album The End of the World Party on February 22, 2011. The album is noticeably different from 3D as it's a lot less heavy and more pop punk sounding. They played Soundwave 2011 in Australia, supported We the Kings alongside VersaEmerge in the United Kingdom, and played on the 2011 AP Tour along with Conditions, VersaEmerge, Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, and Black Veil Brides. The band also made its national TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing "Glow" and "What This Means to Me."
I See Stars joined the 2011 Scream It Like You Mean It tour supporting its headliners Breathe Carolina and Chiodos, and also featuring Mod Sun, The Color Morale, and The Air I Breathe.
I See Stars released their third full-length album, Digital Renegade, on March 13, 2012. They took a heavier, more hardcore route with this release, but they still retained that electronic feel, with synthesized clean and screamed vocals. It also features guest vocals by Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria on the track "Endless Sky," as well as guest vocals by Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday fame on the track "Electric Forest."
Before the release of their fourth album, New Demons, which released on October 22, 2013, the band exclusively premiered their first single for the album, Violent Bounce [People Like ¥øµ] on Alternative Press and played Ten Thousand Feet live during Warped Tour 2013. On August 27, 2013, the band announced their North American headlining tour Started From The Bottom Now We Here with The Word Alive, Crown the Empire, and guests Dayshell, Get Scared, and Palisades, which started on October 29 and ended on November 24.
On July 31, 2015, the band released an acoustic album titled Phases, which featured many of their older songs reimagined as acoustic songs along with a few cover songs that were also acoustic. Jimmy Gregerson would be kicked from the band due to unknown reasons and Zach Johnson was kicked from the band as well. Devin would replace Zach as the unclean vocalist and Andrew Oliver would be moved from drums to keyboards and synth. The bands fifth album, Treehouse , was released on June 17, 2016. This album, unlike their previous two, isn't very heavy and is more chill. Acoustic versions of some songs from the album were released on April 6, 2018.
After a 5 year hiatus and Instagram account wipe, the band finally teased that they'd be releasing new material soon. According to the band on Twitter, the highly anticipated sixth album will feature more than 12 songs.
Anomaly
I See Stars Lyrics
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Suspend these thoughts and move on
I'm one in a million, I'm always the villain
I always knew that I'd run
Descending thoughts that I caused
One hell of a villain but I'll hardly admit it
I don't want to live this way
I don't want to feel the way that I feel
Can I wake up?
My evermore, have you finally figured me
Figured me out?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Forever more
Forget everything, can you please figure me out?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
It haunts the streets that I'm on
So much that can't be undone
I'm hardly invisible now
You should have warned me from the beginning
I don't want to live this way
Wanna live this way, no
No, I don't want to feel the way
That I feel when I wake up
My evermore, have you finally figured me
Figured me out?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Forever more
Forget everything, can you please figure me out?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
All this time on the clock
I think it's time to reset
All this time on the clock
I think it's time to reset
My evermore, have you finally figured me
Figured me out?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Forever more
Forget everything, can you please figure me out?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
The lyrics of "Anomaly" by I See Stars convey a sense of self-awareness and introspection. The singer acknowledges their tendency to run away from their problems and the negative impact it has had on their life. They see themselves as unique individuals, but also recognize their inherent flaws and the role they play as the villain in their own story. Despite this realization, they struggle to confront it and find it difficult to admit their faults.
The first verse expresses the singer's dissatisfaction with their current state of being. They yearn for a different way of living, free from the negative emotions and thoughts that plague them. They are desperate for a fresh start, a chance to wake up from the emotional turmoil they find themselves in.
The chorus explores the concept of being an anomaly, someone who doesn't fit into the conventional mold. The singer questions if their loved ones, their evermore, have truly understood and figured them out. They seek validation and a better understanding of themselves as they navigate their unique identity. The repetition of "Anomaly, I'm an anomaly" emphasizes their perception of being different from others.
The second verse delves into the consequences of their choices and the burden they carry. The emotions and actions of the singer haunt them, leaving them feeling exposed and visible to the world. They express a desire for someone to have warned them in the beginning, indicating that they wish they had been given guidance or support earlier in life.
The bridge suggests the need for a reset, a fresh start, and reflects on the passage of time. The singer believes that it is time to break free from their patterns and start anew. They long for a deeper understanding of themselves and hope that someone can figure them out and help them find clarity.
Overall, "Anomaly" explores themes of self-identity, introspection, and the desire for validation and understanding. It reflects the struggles of the singer as they confront their own flaws and seek a sense of purpose and direction in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I always knew that I'd run
I have always been aware of my tendency to run away from my problems or difficult situations.
Suspend these thoughts and move on
I try to temporarily suppress my thoughts and emotions in order to continue with my life.
I'm one in a million, I'm always the villain
I often feel like I stand out from the crowd, but unfortunately, I tend to play the role of the villain in my own story.
Descending thoughts that I caused
I am plagued by negative thoughts that I am responsible for creating.
One hell of a villain but I'll hardly admit it
I am aware of my flaws and tendencies to act negatively, but I find it difficult to admit or take ownership of them.
I don't want to live this way
I no longer desire to live my life in this manner.
Wanna live this way, no
I have no desire to continue living my life with these negative patterns.
I don't want to feel the way that I feel
I am tired of experiencing the negative emotions that currently consume me.
Can I wake up?
I long to escape from this state of emotional turmoil, like waking up from a bad dream.
My evermore, have you finally figured me
My constant companion or significant other, have you finally understood who I truly am?
Figured me out?
Have you finally unraveled the complexities of my character and understood the reasons behind my actions?
Anomaly, I'm an anomaly
I am different from the norm, unique, and often misunderstood.
Forever more
For all eternity or an indefinite period of time.
Forget everything, can you please figure me out?
Put aside all preconceived notions and try to understand the real me, can you?
It haunts the streets that I'm on
The negative experiences or emotions deeply affect my daily life and surroundings.
So much that can't be undone
There are many things in my past that I regret or cannot change.
I'm hardly invisible now
I can no longer hide or go unnoticed due to the impact of my actions and emotions.
You should have warned me from the beginning
I wish someone had cautioned or advised me about the consequences of my behavior from the start.
All this time on the clock
All the time that has passed or been wasted.
I think it's time to reset
I believe it is time to start over or make a fresh start.
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Andrew Oliver, Brent Allen, Devin Oliver, Jeff Valentine, Nick Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@4neurismo
@@derpderpin1568
I completely agree with you.
Very nice the return of ISS, but this is a sound that in my opinion, does not exploit one hundred percent their talent as a band.
new demons is and will always be in my opinion the pinnacle of their talent, where they came and said ¨this is i see stars¨ something different which is worth listening to.
The sound they have now is a very good pop, something more casual, that you can listen to in a car on the way to work or to an event or better said, a sound that you can show to your sister who doesn't like the ¨shouts/screams¨, but it doesn't generate the same magic of their previous albums, I feel them very unoriginal :L
And I hate and it seems to me clumsy the excuse of ¨that genre already died or is shameful¨, if that were true then Attack Attack would not have had fans with their return, My chemical romance would not sell tickets for their concerts of a ¨dead¨ genre and also how can they talk about a genre dying in a certain year if bring me the horizon is practically reviving the punk-emo.
I see stars is a very good band, but simply does not want or maybe can not return to that genre of before that exploited all of itself and it is a great pity, because we have enough pop bands, but we do not have a good exponent of metalcore-electro as was I see stars.
@SumerianRecords
Check out another new song here 🎶🤘
DRIFT
https://youtu.be/33W8TXLIyv0
@joseestuardosamayoagonzale8461
Desde Guatemala, alegre de escucharlos de nuevo I See Stars ⭐✨✨
@derpderpin1568
Really disappointed. Was hoping for New Demons style material and a return to greatness but it's just more of the awful crap they released from Treehouse onward. Very lame.
@Treven_Utter
@@derpderpin1568 people change
@4neurismo
@@derpderpin1568
I completely agree with you.
Very nice the return of ISS, but this is a sound that in my opinion, does not exploit one hundred percent their talent as a band.
new demons is and will always be in my opinion the pinnacle of their talent, where they came and said ¨this is i see stars¨ something different which is worth listening to.
The sound they have now is a very good pop, something more casual, that you can listen to in a car on the way to work or to an event or better said, a sound that you can show to your sister who doesn't like the ¨shouts/screams¨, but it doesn't generate the same magic of their previous albums, I feel them very unoriginal :L
And I hate and it seems to me clumsy the excuse of ¨that genre already died or is shameful¨, if that were true then Attack Attack would not have had fans with their return, My chemical romance would not sell tickets for their concerts of a ¨dead¨ genre and also how can they talk about a genre dying in a certain year if bring me the horizon is practically reviving the punk-emo.
I see stars is a very good band, but simply does not want or maybe can not return to that genre of before that exploited all of itself and it is a great pity, because we have enough pop bands, but we do not have a good exponent of metalcore-electro as was I see stars.
@cyberostrich3460
@@derpderpin1568 Treehouse is their best selling album lmao and a fantastic album at that. You're one of the few people I've seen still hating on that album lmao. All I've seen is people saying it sucked at first because it was different and how they play it constantly now. It aged fantastically, just like these songs probably will.
@Bariskit
7 years went by way too quick, happy we got some new music from ya guys!
@CBdrummer12
Been listening to these guys since like 2012. Finally some new music!
@cyberostrich3460
they felt like forever to me lmao
@NealBones
Right! I was in high school last time something dropped and now I'll have my second child in a couple months. Time flys