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.
Wonderland
I See Stars Lyrics
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I've been holding my breath for you
Whoa oh whoa oh
Here's a little taste of regret
And for the record I am fine
And I tried to build the nerve
But it never works
[When nothing works]
You ask why I'm so blue
I've been holding my breath for you
And I tried so many times
Just to get it through your mind
You know that it's sad but true
That it's too late
Whoa oh whoa oh
Whoa oh whoa whoa
Whoa oh whoa oh
Situation overload
You give me reason to explode
Every time I wake
I will fall no more for you
I'll go away from you
But it never works
You ask why I'm so blue
I've been holding my breath for you
And I tried so many times
Just to get it through your mind
You know that it's sad but true
That it's too late
I can't hold on any longer
I can't hold on any longer!
Suffocation is not love
Suffocation is not love
The song "Wonderland" by I See Stars is about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The lyrics illustrate the struggle of holding one's breath and waiting for someone who does not reciprocate their feelings. The singer feels regret for putting so much effort into expressing their emotions to someone who never seems to understand or care. They also express a feeling of overload, as the situation becomes too much to handle, and they can no longer hold on. The repetition of the line "Suffocation is not love" emphasizes the point that love should not be suffocating or painful.
Throughout the song, there is a strong sense of sadness and a hint of anger or disappointment. The lyrics suggest that this person has been in this situation for a while and has tried to express their feelings, but it never seems to work. It's clear that they have reached a breaking point and can no longer hold on to this unfulfilled love.
Overall, "Wonderland" is a powerful song that captures the emotions of unrequited love and the toll it can take on a person. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a similar situation and may provide comfort to those feeling the same emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask why I'm so blue
You question why I am feeling down
I've been holding my breath for you
I have been waiting for you anxiously
Here's a little taste of regret
This is a small glimpse of remorse
And for the record I am fine
I want to make it clear that I am alright
And I tried to build the nerve
I attempted to gather courage
To put my feelings into words
So that I can express my emotions
But it never works
However, my efforts are always unsuccessful
Whoa oh whoa oh
Here's a little taste of regret
Once again, this is a small glimpse of remorse
Situation overload
I am experiencing too much stress
You give me reason to explode
Your actions make me feel like I will burst
Every time I wake
Whenever I arise from sleep
I will fall no more for you
I have decided not to continue feeling attracted to you
I'll go away from you
I plan to distance myself from you
But it never works
Unfortunately, my plans seldom pan out
You ask why I'm so blue
You still wonder why I am feeling down
I've been holding my breath for you
Once again, I have been waiting for you with bated breath
And I tried so many times
I made several attempts
Just to get it through your mind
In order to help you comprehend how I feel
You know that it's sad but true
You understand that the situation is unfortunate, yet factual
That it's too late
However, it is now too tardy to alter the circumstances
Whoa oh whoa oh
Whoa oh whoa whoa
Whoa oh whoa oh
I can't hold on any longer
I can no longer endure this situation
I can't hold on any longer!
I am at my breaking point and cannot continue like this
Suffocation is not love
Being smothered is not a demonstration of affection
Suffocation is not love
Being smothered is not a demonstration of affection
Lyrics © ABRAMUS
Written by: BRENT ALLEN, TYLER JOHNSON ZACHARY, JAMES OLIVER ANDREW, NICHOLAS OLIVER DEVIN, JEFFERY VALENTINE
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Selene Owl
I love this song. So many memories.💔
John Wick
Yeah me too!
Mason Egan
They deserve so much more credit.
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One of my favourite songs ever. I love everything about it
Tyzoe Brown
so so glad this song randomly popped in my head today. nostalgia <3
Chi
One of my favorite songs from this album
Brittany Keating
Omfg! i had never seen somthing so amazing as i did when i saw them play! We could see the sweat dripping down! It was amazinng!
Wili Ballestero
Hermosa canción =Beautiful song
Jack Richards
I am reminiscing on my scene kid days and finding this song again makes me remember how I used to think this was the coolest song ever jesus
Brendan2011slayer
cant wait to see this band on the all star tour.