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.
Save The Cheeleader
I See Stars Lyrics
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The hands come from the ground
Don't fear life
We came and saw
This has no meaning
I touch the sky
As it's burning
Cause your glass is half way full
Can you please go without me
I swear that everything's alright
(It's not my money he owes)
And you say
The way we go
It's just as terrible
I can't turn around
YEA!
Beware, before I allow them running away
Can you run
O whoa o, o whoa o, o wha-ah-oh-o-ah-o
Can't stop while the rhythm is going
Just say the first words that come along to your head
One touch and it's already over
I'm not ready, I'm barley sober
I just can't forget you
I'd do anything to get you
I don't want to get you
I just want to forget you
We can't go back
(And we can't go back)
Take a deep breath
And go for her
And two weeks have past
(I've haven't seen you since)
In spreaded letters
Just forget her
One thing remains
Save the cheerleader
Save the world!
The song "Save The Cheerleader" by I See Stars has a complex and metaphoric meaning that relates to life and its ups and downs. The song starts with the phrase "The hands come from the ground," referring to issues that appear in one's life unexpectedly. However, the artist suggests that we should not fear life and understand that everything that occurs has its meaning. The following phrase "We came and saw, this has no meaning" could be interpreted as experiencing life without any particular aim or understanding of its purpose. Moreover, "I touch the sky as it's burning" symbolizes the feeling of empowerment, regardless of the challenging circumstances.
The second part of the song shifts to a conversation between two people, one saying that "this bottle is halfway empty, cause your glass is halfway full," suggesting that the optimistic view of life is distorted. The line "It's not my money he owes" could indicate that the problem is not personal. The artist then demands to beware before allowing the issues to run away and asking if they can run from the problems.
The chorus "Can't stop while the rhythm is going" could be a metaphor for the continuous flow of life that we can't stop, and "Save the cheerleader, save the world" implies that every small act of kindness and caring can make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The hands come from the ground
We are rising from where we once fell
Don't fear life
Don't let life scare you
We came and saw
We witnessed it
This has no meaning
This is senseless and absurd
I touch the sky, As it's burning
I am reaching high for something, even if it's hard to obtain
This bottles half way empty, Cause your glass is half way full
Your optimism is helping me to see things from a different perspective
Can you please go without me, I swear that everything's alright, (It's not my money he owes)
You can leave now, everything is fine, but there's still something that I owe
And you say, The way we go, It's just as terrible, I can't turn around YEA!
You believe the route we're on is terrible and unchangeable
Beware, before I allow them running away, Can you run
Be careful before I let them flee, are you able to run
Can't stop while the rhythm is going
The beat is so good, I can't stop moving along to it
Just say the first words that come along to your head
Speak your mind, don't overthink it
One touch and it's already over
A simple physical gesture can end it all
I'm not ready, I'm barley sober
I am not prepared, I am barely conscious
I just can't forget you, I'd do anything to get you
I cannot get you out of my mind, I would do anything to have you
I don't want to get you, I just want to forget you
I no longer desire you, I just want to forget you
We can't go back, (And we can't go back), Take a deep breath And go for her
We cannot go back in time, so take a breath and go for it
And two weeks have past, (I've haven't seen you since), In spreaded letters, Just forget her
Two weeks have gone by and I haven't seen you, it's time to move on
One thing remains, Save the cheerleader, Save the world!
There is one thing we need to do to save the world, and that is to save the cheerleader
Lyrics © TIGRIS MUSIC - REF
Written by: Jimmy Gregerson, Brent Allen, Devin Oliver, Zach Johnson, Jeff Valentine, Andrew Oliver
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MultiDrakeMadman
These are my Top 10 favorite songs: 10. The Common Hours 9. Where I let You Down (Numb) 8. Underneath Every Smile 7. The Big Bad Wolf 6. NZT48 5. The End Of The World Party 4. Endless Sky 3. Electric Forest 2. Pop Rock & Roll And my #1 favorite song ever...SAVE THE CHEERLEADER, SAVE THE WORLD!!!!!! :D
Linda Lavoy
YEAHH! Ugh, I can never skip I see Stars when my music is on shuffle <3 Every song is absolutely flawless.
A M
Still my fav album from them. Perfect song as proof! ISS!!
Kevin Alegre
yup, but you got to admit, Digital Renegade is Amazing
Slaughter Moon
They are so amazing live.
Fabian Oppenheim
This was the first song I heard by I See Stars brings back so many memories..
Ryan Uyan
2:50-3:30 has got to be some of the sickest guitar riffs I've ever heard xD
Earl Turner
3:29 I still run back to this breakdown after all these years.
Alex Randall
Song still slaps
Devin Longan
This song always reminds me of the night I met the girl I love just the sheer sounds not even the lyrics.. the lyrics towards the end describe me and her now. Trying to forget one another..