In mid 2009, Schwartz decided to leave the band after struggling with life on the road, leaving Charnas as the only original member. Charnas then recruited former members of the Rochester, NY post-hardcore band Remember Tomorrow, which had recently disbanded. This shifted Ice Nine Kills' sound into more of an experimental metalcore sound. Ferret Music took notice of their new sound and signed the band in the spring of 2009. After appearing on Warped Tour 2009, the band began writing and recording their next record.
Ice Nine Kills released their second full-length album 'Safe Is Just a Shadow' on July 12, 2010. Vocalist Dave Sieling, who has since left the band, contributed clean vocals along with Spencer Charnas. The album received praise from heavy metal Revolver Magazine in the 2010 Hottest Chicks in Rock Issue, and the band was invited to attend the Revolver Golden Gods awards in Los Angeles CA on April 20, 2010. The band supported 'Safe Is Just a Shadow' with a two-week appearance on Warped Tour 2010 and a supporting slot with Michigan-based nu metal band Taproot. The band performed on a headlining tour in the summer of 2011 as well as at the Darien Lake, NY stop of Warped Tour 2011. The band released a music video inspired by the film Inglorious Bastards for their song "The People Under the Stairs" on June 20, 2011. That same day, the band announced their partnership with Outerloop Management who represent We Came as Romans, Refused, and Periphery among others.
On January 15, 2013, the band released their EP 'The Predator,' which had been funded through a Kickstarter campaign. Ice Nine Kills played on The All Stars Tour as well as the first 2 weeks of the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. On April 26, 2013, the band released a stand-alone single called "The Product of Hate", with proceeds going to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings earlier that month.
Ice Nine Kills released their full-length effort 'The Predator Becomes the Prey' on January 21 through the newly created Outerloop Records, an imprint of Fearless Records. The album marked the band's first entrance into the Billboard Top 200 charts, landing at #153. The album also debuted at #3 on the Top Heatseeker's chart, #38 on the Independent Label charts, and #13 on the Hard Rock charts. The band played the entire Warped Tour 2014 and in 2015 headlined the IX LIVES TOUR with Get Scared, Upon This Dawning, Chasing Safety, and Brightwell.
It was announced on September 17, 2015 that the band had signed to Fearless Records. Ice Nine Kills's new album "Every Trick in the Book" was released on December 4, 2015.
Ice Nine Kills headlined on the Fresh Faces Tour from October 24 - November 29 with new Fearless Records bands Wage War, The White Noise, and more. Ice Nine Kills has also been featured on the Fearless Punk Goes... series with their cover of "Animals" by Maroon 5 for 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6' and their cover of "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" by ZAYN and Taylor Swift for 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 7'.
On October 5th, 2018, Ice Nine Kills released their fifth album "The Silver Scream" to both commercial and critical success. The Silver Scream peaked at 29 on the Billboard Top 200, further bring the band higher and higher up into the Mainstream. The album provided fan favorite tracks and chart climbers such as "A Grave Mistake", "SAVAGES", "The American Nightmare",and "Stabbing In The Dark". All inspired by both classic and niche horror films of the 80's, 90's, and early 2000's. Throughout the next couple of years, the band would support "The Silver Scream" with various theatrical shows dedicated to bringing the horror films of old onto the stage. A show at the Worcester Palladium would be recorded and later released as the band's first live album on October 30th, 2020 under the named "I Heard They KILL Live!!" featuring live performances of songs from "The Silver Scream" along with songs from older albums such as "Communion Of The Cursed" from 2015's "Every Trick In The Book" and "The Fastest Way To A Girl's Heart Is Through Her Ribcage" from 2014's "The Predator Becomes The Prey". The Silver Scream also tells it's own story through the music videos uploaded to Ice Nine Kill's Youtube channel starting with "The American Nightmare" and ending with "IT Is The End" (inspired by Stephen King's IT). The story follows lead singer Spencer Charnas as he unravels disturbing nightmares he's been having to his therapist but his therapist suspects that everything is not as fictional as it seems.
Following the release of the band's track "Hip To Be Scared" (inspired by the Mary Harron film: American Psycho) on July 9th, 2021, Ice Nine Kills announced their sixth record and the long awaited sequel to "The Silver Scream": "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood". The album shares yet another original story centered around lead singer Spencer Charnas. This time framing him as a man who killed his fiancé and is being held in custody. The album is set to be released on October 15th, 2021 featuring the aforementioned "Hip To Be Scared" along with "Assault and Batteries" (Child's Play) and "Rainy Day" (Resident Evil).
Good Riddance
Ice Nine Kills Lyrics
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Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
So take the photographs, and still-frames in your mind
Tattoo's of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right
I hope you had the time of your life
The song "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" by Ice Nine Kills is a cover of the Green Day hit from their 1997 album "Nimrod". The song is about living life to the fullest and not regretting the decisions you make along the way. The opening lines "Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road, Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go" suggest that life is unpredictable and we often find ourselves at crossroads, not knowing which direction to take. However, we must trust the journey and make the best of each test that comes our way.
The lines "So take the photographs, and still-frames in your mind, Hang it on the shelf of good health and good time" encourage us to hold on to the precious memories and experiences we have had throughout our life. The line "Tattoo's of memories and dead skin on trial" suggests that we should not be afraid to express ourselves through our memories and experiences, even if they may have caused us pain or hardship. The chorus "It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right, I hope you had the time of your life" reinforces the idea that life is unpredictable, but if we approach it with an open mind and positive attitude, we can make the most of it and look back on it with no regrets.
Overall, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" is a powerful reminder to live life in the present, cherish the memories of the past, and embrace the unpredictability of the future. It encourages us to take risks and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way, so that when we look back on our life, we can say we truly had the time of our life.
Line by Line Meaning
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
A new moment has arrived, where one has to make a decision and go on a different path.
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
The unstoppable and uncontrollable flow of time dictates the direction and course of one's life.
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
Rather than questioning why this is happening or resisting it, one should try to make the most of the current situation.
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
This is not a philosophical question but a practical lesson that needs to be learned through experience over time.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
Life is full of surprises and twists, but eventually, everything falls into place and makes sense.
I hope you had the time of your life
I hope you have enjoyed and appreciated the moments and experiences of your life.
So take the photographs, and still-frames in your mind
Capture the memories, visualize and cherish them in your mind and heart.
Hang it on the shelf of good health and good time
Keep those memories on a mental shelf, associated with moments of happiness and well-being.
Tattoo's of memories and dead skin on trial
Memories, like tattoos, are engraved on one's skin, but they also fade over time, slowly losing their color and impact.
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while
Despite the eventual fading of memories and the transience of life, every moment is worth it and adds value to one's life story.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right
The unpredictable nature of life might bring us to unexpected places and situations, but eventually, it all works for our benefit.
I hope you had the time of your life
May you have experienced the fullness of life and gained valuable life lessons along the way.
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Lyrics:
[Chorus]
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
Like animals
[Verse 1]
So what you trying to do to me
It's like we can't stop, we're enemies
But we get along when I'm inside you
You're like a drug that's killing me
I cut you out entirely
But I get so high when I'm inside you
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah you can start over, you can run free
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pretend it's meant to be
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you making that sound
Taking me down, rolling on the ground
You can pretend that it was me, but no
[Chorus]
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
[Verse 2]
So if I run, it's not enough
You're still in my head, forever stuck
So you can do what you wanna do
I love your lies, I'll eat 'em up
But don't deny the animal
That comes alive when I'm inside you
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah you can start over, you can run free
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pretend it's meant to be
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you making that sound
Taking me down, rolling on the ground
You can pretend that it was me, but no
[Chorus]
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
[Bridge]
Don't tell no lies, lie, lie, lie
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
The beast inside, si-si-side (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No girl don't lie, lie, lie, lie
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
The beast inside, si-si-side (yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Breakdown]
(A-hoooooooo)
Animals, animals, like animals-mals
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
[Chorus]
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down, eat you alive
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals, animals, like animals-mals
[Bridge]
Don't tell no lies, lie, lie, lie
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
The beast inside, si-si-side (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No girl don't lie, lie, lie, lie
You can't deny-ny-ny-ny
The beast inside, si-si-side (yeah, yeah, yeah)
@daveyy2096
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby I'm
So what you trying to do to me
It's like we can't stop, we're enemies
But we get along when I'm inside you, eh
You're like a drug that's killing me
I cut you out entirely
But I get so high when I'm inside you
Yeah you can start over you can run free
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pretend it's meant to be
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you making that sound
Taking me down rolling on the ground
You can pretend that it was me
But no, oh
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby I'm
So if I run it's not enough
You're still in my head forever stuck
So you can do what you wanna do, eh
I love your lies I'll eat 'em up
But don't deny the animal
That comes alive when I'm inside you
Yeah you can start over you can run free
You can find other fish in the sea
You can pretend it's meant to be
But you can't stay away from me
I can still hear you making that sound
Taking me down rolling on the ground
You can pretend that it was me
But no, oh
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby I'm
Don't tell no lie, lie lie lie
You can't deny, ny ny ny
The beast inside, side side side
Yeah yeah yeah
No girl don't lie, lie lie lie (No girl don't lie)
You can't deny, ny ny ny (You can't deny)
The beast inside, side side side
Yeah yeah yeah
Yo,
Whoa
Whoa
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Just like animals (Yeah)
Animals (Yeah)
Like animals-mals (Yeah)
Ow
Baby I'm preying on you tonight
Hunt you down eat you alive
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Animals
Like animals-mals
Baby I'm
Don't tell no lie, lie lie lie
You can't deny, ny ny ny
The beast inside, side side side
Yeah yeah yeah
No girl don't lie, lie lie lie (No girl don't lie)
You can't deny, ny ny ny (You can't deny)
The beast inside, side side side
Yeah yeah yeah
@nicholaspostma360
I love that the metal cover of this song has a significantly less creepy music video than the pop version.
@royallynick
Seriously
@TwistedMe13
Agreed. Made even more hilarious by the fact that they can (I9K) convincingly play horror movie villains with ease in their music. Levine truly is creepy.
@a7xrocks06
The fastest way to a girls heart is kidnapping her dog and framing the poor mailman.
@bencekoromi2387
no. the fastest way to a girl's heart is through ther ribcage
@viciousoz4188
Stfu^
@user-ut7kx2jw3j
I knew I was doing something right
@decayed9255
Adrienne Cardenas tru
@imperialcub7071
And elbow dropping her dog.
@huggable2
How scary the lyrics are becomes more obvious when the music changes... I like it.