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.
New Demons
I See Stars Lyrics
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All of these games you play, and all this bullshit drama!
I betray to believe and find my breath in waste!
You think I'm tired? Well I'm not alone tonight!
Our love was a waste, this much is true.
I pray I'd forget you!
Fuck you!
You're no better than anyone,
You always think you have to own it.
Your jealousy won't cover me!
Why are you so helpless?
Open up you eyes and you'll see,
That I'm not perfect,
That's what I'm trying to be.
Open up your eyes and you'll see,
That I'm not perfect,
That's what I'm trying to be,
'Cause I know you're worth it.
These new demons are changing me inside,
Changing me inside.
Knock me down to pick yourself back up,
Because you hit the dust.
In your heart you're still nothing;
Always sinking down!
I bet you put yourself through Hell.
You did this to yourself.
I can't believe I wish you well.
I wish you well!
Knock me down to pick yourself back up,
Because you hit the dust.
In your heart you're still nothing;
Always sinking down!
Open up your eyes and you'll see,
That I'm not perfect,
That's what I'm trying to be,
'Cause I know you're worth it.
These new demons are changing me inside,
Changing me inside.
These new demons,
They're eating me alive.
Pushing and pulling,
The horror from inside.
If I can't have you,
Then nobody else can,
No!
Just the thought of you,
Walking hand in hand,
With somebody else,
With all the things we do,
Thought we'd never end,
'Till the love ran out of air.
If I can't have you,
Then nobody else can
The lyrics of "New Demons" by I See Stars are emotional and intense, depicting a turbulent relationship and the internal struggle of one of the partners. The first verse starts with the singer asserting that they are not the killer, but instead the knight in shining armor. The following lines hint at the drama and the games the partner plays, making the singer feel betrayed and exhausted. The chorus reveals that their love was a waste and that the singer prays to forget their partner. The exclamation of "Fuck you" conveys the bitterness and anger that the singer feels towards their partner.
The second verse starts with the singer stating that their partner is not better than anyone and that their jealousy won't cover them. The singer then encourages their partner to open their eyes and see their imperfections, which they are trying to overcome. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that the new demons inside the singer are changing them, and pushing them to be a better version of themselves.
The bridge is perhaps the most intense part of the song, with the singer expressing their pain and desperation. They confess that if they can't have their partner, then no one else can, showing their possessiveness. The bridge ends with the singer reminiscing about the things they used to do together and how they thought their love would never end until it did.
Overall, "New Demons" is a powerful song that explores the pain, anger, and hopelessness that can come with a doomed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not your killer, I'm your knight in shining armor!
I want to protect you, not hurt you.
All of these games you play, and all this bullshit drama!
I'm tired of the drama and games you play.
I betray to believe and find my breath in waste!
My trust was broken and now I feel lost.
You think I'm tired? Well I'm not alone tonight!
I may seem exhausted, but I have friends and support.
Our love was a waste, this much is true.
Our relationship was a mistake.
I pray I'd forget you!
I wish I could erase my memories of you.
Yeah!
Expressing agreement or emphasis.
Fuck you!
An angry and vulgar insult.
You're no better than anyone,
You're not superior to anyone else.
You always think you have to own it.
You have a tendency to be possessive and controlling.
Your jealousy won't cover me!
You can't protect me or keep me from leaving.
Why are you so helpless?
Why are you unable to take care of yourself?
Open up you eyes and you'll see,
Pay attention and you'll realize.
That I'm not perfect,
I have flaws and imperfections.
That's what I'm trying to be.
I'm trying to improve myself.
'Cause I know you're worth it.
I value you, and that's why I'm working on myself.
These new demons are changing me inside,
I'm going through a difficult time that's transforming me.
Knock me down to pick yourself back up,
You're willing to hurt me in order to benefit yourself.
Because you hit the dust.
You've experienced failure and disappointment.
In your heart you're still nothing;
Despite your outward confidence, you feel worthless inside.
Always sinking down!
You're constantly struggling and feeling helpless.
I bet you put yourself through Hell.
You probably make things harder on yourself than they need to be.
You did this to yourself.
You are responsible for your own actions and consequences.
I can't believe I wish you well.
Despite everything, I still want you to be happy.
These new demons,
My internal struggles and pain.
They're eating me alive.
They're consuming me and causing me great pain.
Pushing and pulling,
Causing me to feel torn and conflicted.
The horror from inside.
My inner demons are causing me great distress.
If I can't have you,
If I can't be with you.
Then nobody else can,
I'm feeling possessive and jealous.
No!
An emphatic refusal or rejection.
Just the thought of you,
The mere idea of you.
Walking hand in hand,
Holding hands with someone else.
With somebody else,
Being with another person.
With all the things we do,
The memories and experiences we shared.
Thought we'd never end,
I assumed our relationship would last forever.
'Till the love ran out of air.
Until our feelings for each other faded away.
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Jeff Valentine, Devin Oliver, Andrew Oliver, Zach Johnson, Jimmy Grregerson, Brent Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris John Camba
I missed them so much, we're going to year 2022 and I'm still listening to their songs.
Star Chaser
Just found out about them in 2022. I like ten thousand feet the best so far.
Anthony Cotogno
Agreed, how could they leave us.
Adhesty Bayu Prima Mumtazah
🤘🤘
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Me too
F. Neromonte
Same here!
Itsokaytobehappy c:
Damn man this album was a masterpiece. Such a shame they asked Zach to leave. They just don’t hit the same now.
Itsokaytobehappy c:
@linkinpb4rbie Good question, I’m not really sure.
linkinpb4rbie
Wait why’d they ask him to leave??
Chizuru94
Yu. We'll see how the next album will be loved. Treehouse regardless. And Devin said they are working on a new album atm :)