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.
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I See Stars Lyrics
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It makes me sick,
And I refuse to bow down to it
Yes, I refuse to bow down to it
Yes, I refuse
I have given up my word;
Have given up it all
You will never know the worst,
Just giving up with all
My time is done, just let me go
All the days I've wasted on you,
I'm moving forward
I am saved, am saved
I'll walk away,
And I never plan on looking back
I'm safe, I've won, I've lived your life
And now I want mine back
Your scream it your scream:
It makes me sick
I won't back down
I have given up my word;
Have given up it all
The worst has won, just let me go
You will never know the worst,
Just giving up with all
My time is done, just let me go
All the days I've wasted on you,
I'm moving forward
I am saved, am saved
Every single word you say:
Take them back
And shove them down your throat
If you're looking for reasons to run
Then run back home
Is there something I can do
To make me new?
Is there something, anything I can say?
Life is here to say
You told me (what are we waiting for)
That you were there,
And that you'd never regret
These lyrics are about someone who has had enough of a toxic relationship and is finally standing up for themselves. The singer is tired of hearing their partner's screams which make them feel sick and decides to refuse to bow down to them anymore. The singer has given up everything for this relationship, but they feel like the worst has won and it's time for them to move on. The singer acknowledges that they have wasted days on their partner but now they choose to move forward and reclaim their life. They are saved now that they are free from this toxic relationship.
The lyrics are powerful and relatable to anyone who has been in a toxic relationship. Throughout the song, the singer is regaining their strength and taking back control of their life. The lyrics are a reminder that it's important to stand up for yourself, even if it means walking away from something or someone that you once cared for deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Your scream it your scream:
The singer is disgusted by the other person's screams.
It makes me sick,
The screams are unpleasant and unwanted.
And I refuse to bow down to it
The singer won't yield to the other person's screams.
Yes, I refuse to bow down to it
The singer is standing up for themselves.
Yes, I refuse
The singer won't tolerate any more screaming.
I have given up my word;
The singer has lost faith and trust.
Have given up it all
They've given up everything they had.
The worst has won, just let me go
The singer has lost the battle and wants to leave.
You will never know the worst,
The other person won't understand the pain and suffering the singer is going through.
Just giving up with all
The singer has surrendered to the situation.
My time is done, just let me go
The singer is through with this situation and wants to move on.
All the days I've wasted on you,
The singer has spent too much time on the other person.
I'm moving forward
The singer is progressing and growing.
I am saved, am saved
The singer is grateful to have escaped the negative situation.
I'll walk away,
The singer is leaving for good.
And I never plan on looking back
The singer will not entertain the idea of returning to this situation.
I'm safe, I've won, I've lived your life
The singer has overcome the other person's negativity and taken back control of their own life.
And now I want mine back
The singer wants to take ownership of their life again.
Every single word you say:
The singer is tired of hearing the other person's words.
Take them back
The singer wants the other person to retract their previous statements.
And shove them down your throat
The singer wants the other person to take back their words forcefully.
If you're looking for reasons to run
The singer is aware that the other person may try to leave.
Then run back home
The singer suggests the other person go back to their own life.
Is there something I can do
The singer is seeking a solution.
To make me new?
The singer wants to be rejuvenated.
Is there something, anything I can say?
The singer is open to suggestions.
Life is here to say
The singer acknowledges the struggles of life, but is ready to face them.
You told me (what are we waiting for)
The singer is quoting the other person's words.
That you were there,
The other person promised support and guidance.
And that you'd never regret
The other person claimed they wouldn't regret the relationship.
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Written by: Zach Johnson
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[Phase] LUX_Phyrexia
Underrated song by I See Stars. Personally I loved the transition at 2:19. Beautiful.
Julie De Jesus
É bom não sentir mais nada ao ouvir isso...
Hj é só uma música muito boa.
bigwigglystyyle
I love this band so much :)
richie mcknight
love the band and song
thuan Nguyenn
this new album is my favorite in a long time bro. favorite band now <33 im buying the cd too ;*
Julie De Jesus
Essa era a minha música
e hj eu nn consigo ouvi-la sem chorar
Agricultor
:c
Arleson Batista
então somos dois ,_,
Michael Hainaux
Enchanté ^^ J'irai pas jusqu'a dire que je suis fan, j'aime ce qu'ils font ^^
Alex Woodruff
This is great. I'm so happy I pre-ordered this. Comes out the day after my birthday. Great present guys! ;D. All the songs that they've put so far on this record are amazing.