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 Cheerleader
I See Stars Lyrics
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Don't fear life
We came and saw
This has no meaning
I touch the sky
As it's burning
This bottles half way empty
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 haven't seen you since)
In spreaded letters
Just forget her
One thing remains
Save the cheerleader,
Save the world!
The lyrics of "Save The Cheerleader" by I See Stars offer a mix of abstract and coherent imagery. The hands coming from the ground and the burning sky suggest apocalyptic and supernatural themes, which are contrasted with the mundane concern of a half-empty bottle and a half-full glass. The singer seems to address someone who is pessimistic and uncommitted, urging them to take a risk and not worry about the meaning of life or their responsibilities. However, the lines "It's not my money he owes" and "Just forget her" hint at a personal conflict or regret that the singer is trying to distract themselves from.
Line by Line Meaning
The hands come from the ground(x2)
We are rising from the bottom and starting anew.
Don't fear life
We should embrace life and not be afraid of what it brings.
We came and saw
We have experienced and witnessed the world around us.
This has no meaning
Some things in life may seem meaningless or may not have immediate significance.
I touch the sky
As it's burning
We can grasp the unreachable and the impossible even when the world seems to be falling apart.
This bottles half way empty
We have used up some of our resources or energy.
Cause your glass is half way full
Regardless of how much we've used up, we still have something left to work with and should remain optimistic.
Can you please go without me
I swear that everything's alright
(It's not my money he owes)
I don't want to burden you or hold you back, and even though I am dealing with some problems, I don't want to drag you into them or worry you.
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
You acknowledge that the path we're on isn't easy or desirable, but you're determined to keep going and not let anything slow you down. You want us to recognize the risks and be prepared for them to keep up with you.
O whoa o, o whoa o, o wha-ah-oh-o-ah-o
Can't stop while the rhythm is going
We shouldn't lose our momentum or give up on our goals.
Just say the first words that come along to your head
We should speak our minds and be honest.
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.
Even though one touch may bring everything back, my feelings are too intense to forget about you, but I am not necessarily ready to commit to a relationship with 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 haven't seen you since)
In spreaded letters
Just forget her
We can't change the past or undo what's already happened, but we should take a moment to collect ourselves before moving forward, even if that means letting go of something or someone.
One thing remains
Save the cheerleader,
Save the world!
There is one crucial task that will have a significant impact, and we must focus on accomplishing it to improve the world around us.
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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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..