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.
Comfortably Confused
I See Stars Lyrics
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Found that life meant nothing today
Forgot the very next morning
And why can't our bodies reset themselves
Won't you please reset me
I am comfortably confused and thats no thanks to you
Turn off the stereo and put us in a different direction
Not according to radio and TV
But what has questioning ever gotten us
Hold your tongue, better watch your mouth
He is a man lurking
But what has speaking out ever gotten us
I am comfortably confused and that's no thanks to you
Turn off the stereo and put us in a different direction
What has worrying gotten us, I don't believe its safe
Babe, I think that I'd like to leave
This place gives me the creeps
When I think about truth
Cold sweat, your breath it chills
Cheap thrills and dollars bills
Are not what they're cracked up to be
Just come with me, and we'll run away
Where the weathers warm and the skies are gold
Just come with me and we'll run away
I am comfortably confused and that's no thanks to you
Turn off the stereo and put us in a different direction
What has worrying gotten us, I don't believe its safe
The lyrics of I See Stars's song "Comfortably Confused" explore the singer's feelings of disillusionment with society and his own existence. The first verse conveys the idea that sometimes the truth can be more painful than lies, and that the singer feels like he found out that life has no meaning. The following lines express an urge to reset one's own body, possibly referring to the singer's desire to start anew and recover from his weariness.
The following verses examine the singer's view of the world and society, contrasting what he perceives as the loss of direction of humanity with the messages provided by the media, particularly radio and TV. He acknowledges that questioning the world around him hasn't led him anywhere, but still feels compelled to express his opinions. The final lines present the singer's ideas about finding a way out of the current situation, escaping to a place where the skies are gold and the weather is warm.
Overall, the lyrics of "Comfortably Confused" suggest a sense of disillusionment and loss of faith in society's values, but also a desire to find a way out of the negativity and find refuge in a different, more positive place.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes the truth hurts more than lies
Sometimes the reality can be more painful than the comfort of the lies
Found that life meant nothing today
Realized that life seems meaningless today
Forgot the very next morning
No longer felt the same way the next day
And why can't our bodies reset themselves
Why can't we have a fresh start with a new perspective on life without any hurts or scars?
Won't you please reset me
Asking for a reset or a fresh start to cope up with the struggles of life
I am comfortably confused and thats no thanks to you
Feeling content with your confusion despite not being guided by anyone
Turn off the stereo and put us in a different direction
Stop being influenced by the media outlets and look at life from a different perspective
Found out that humanity lost its way
Discovered that humans have deviated from their original path
Not according to radio and TV
Not guided by what is shown on the popular media outlets
But what has questioning ever gotten us
Reflecting on the futility of questioning the current state of affairs
Hold your tongue, better watch your mouth
Advising to stay silent and be cautious with their words
He is a man lurking
Someone lurking around that could be a potential threat
But what has speaking out ever gotten us
Reflecting on the futility of speaking out against the current state of affairs
What has worrying gotten us, I don't believe its safe
Questioning the futility of worrying and finding it to be an unsafe practice
Babe, I think that I'd like to leave
Expressing the desire to leave the current situation/place
This place gives me the creeps
This place feels eerie and uncomfortable
When I think about truth
The reality of the situation seems daunting
Cold sweat, your breath it chills
Feeling a cold sweat and chilled breath due to the fearful situation
Cheap thrills and dollars bills
Materialistic pleasures like money seem cheap and meaningless
Are not what they're cracked up to be
They are not as great as they are made to seem
Just come with me, and we'll run away
Proposing to escape from the current undesirable situation
Where the weathers warm and the skies are gold
Going to a place where the weather is pleasant and the sky is beautiful
I am comfortably confused and that's no thanks to you
Reiterating that feeling confused seems fine without anyone's help
Turn off the stereo and put us in a different direction
Asking to stop listening to the mainstream media and start looking at things with a fresh perspective
What has worrying gotten us, I don't believe its safe
Expressing concern about worrying and its safety implications
Lyrics © ABRAMUS, KILLPHONIC
Written by: Brent Allen
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