The band’s five members were all raised in different places before meeting and starting the band in 2006. Kate Cabebe was born and raised in Camarillo, California and began taking an interest in music as a child by taking lessons in the violin and mandolin. Cabebe began playing the drums by age 13. Katie Cecil, from North Carolina, started her venture off by acting in various roles on stage, television and film. Shelby Cobra, from Santa Clarita, California, started in music by auditioning and performing in musical theater at a young age. She began studying voice and performance at the age of 12. Sophia Melon was raised and took lesson to learn to play the bass guitar. Shae Padilla, who was raised in Lancaster, California, started playing and performing music at a young age when her brother took lessons to play the drums so he could accompany her.
The band formed in 2006 as an originally pop group. They got its start due to the band The Go-Go's taking an interest in wanting to mentor a “new all-girl teen rock band.” The band started off with four members and when they soon decided to move to a rock genre, fifth member Shelby Cobra joined the band.
KSM guest starred as Vagablond in the Take180 original series I <3 Vampires on September 11, 2009 and performed their song "Read Between The Lines" to promote their album with the same name.
The band worked with Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil on their debut album. The album is set to be released on Sept 22nd and Sept 15th on iTunes only.
The band finished out a tour to promote their music as a special guest on select dates of Demi Lovato's Summer Tour 2009, then, a few months later, already in 2010, it was announced on their Facebook and MySpace pages that it was the end of the group.
I Want You to Want Me
KSM Lyrics
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(Hey)
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
I need you to need me
I'm begging you to beg me
Shine up your old brown shoes
Put on a brand new shirt
Get home early from work
If you say that you love me
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
Feelin' all alone without a friend
You know you feel like dyin'
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
I want you to want me, yeah
I need you to need me
Oh, I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
Shine up your old brown shoes
Put on a brand new shirt
Get home early from work
If you say that you love me, oh
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
(Crying)
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
Feelin' all alone without a friend
You know you feel like dyin'
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
See you crying?
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
Oh, I'd love you to love me
I'm begging you to beg me
I want you to want me
I said
I want you to want me
I want you to want me
I said
I want you
The song "I Want You to Want Me" by KSM is a cover of the original song by Cheap Trick. The lyrics express the desire of the singer for their love interest to reciprocate their feelings. The repetition of the same phrases throughout the song emphasizes the urgency and intensity of the singer's desire.
The first verse begins with the singer stating "I want you to want me," emphasizing the importance of the other person's desire for them. The second line, "I need you to need me," speaks to their own deep desire and longing for the other person's love. The third line, "I'd love you to love me," further emphasizes this desire for love and affection. The repeated line "I'm begging you to beg me" speaks to the desperation and urgency of the singer's desire.
The second verse speaks to the singer's attempts to win over their love interest. They suggest shining up their shoes, putting on a new shirt, and coming home early from work as ways to show their commitment and dedication. The lines "Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you crying?" and "feeling all alone without a friend, you know you feel like dying" show the singer is aware of the other person's emotions and is willing to be there for them.
Ultimately, the chorus repeats the desire for the other person to want and need the singer, emphasizing their undeniable need for love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey!
I am trying to get your attention
I want you to want me
I desire for you to have an attraction toward me
I need you to need me
I have a yearning to be indispensable to you
I'd love you to love me
I have a strong affection for you and wish for it to be mutual
I'm begging you to beg me
I am pleading with you to express your adoration for me
Shine up your old brown shoes
I am suggesting that you put effort into your appearance
Put on a brand new shirt
I am suggesting that you dress nicely for me
Get home early from work
I am asking you to prioritize spending time with me
If you say that you love me
I am hoping to hear you express your love for me
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I
I am reminding you of past times we shared
See you crying?
I am asking if you were upset during those past times
Feelin' all alone without a friend
I am acknowledging that you may have been lonely
You know you feel like dyin'
I am recognizing how terrible that feeling can be
I want you to want me, yeah
I really want you to desire me
I said
I am emphasizing my statement
I want you to want me
I desire for you to have an attraction toward me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick Nielsen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
River Phlegethon
Nothing will ever beat Cheap Trick's original version, but this is a really great cover of the song. Lots of energy. I also like that the drummer is wearing a tie...just as Bun E. Carlos did.
Max Stemple
Yep, it's a catchy tune.
Casandra Angel
I love their songs gosh it reminds me when i was in high school back in 2010 . dose anyone know if they have a instagram please let me know their music ROCKS!!!!!!😃👍
bean
they do have instagram fortunately
Maddy Jackson
I remember this band as a kid omg
laura cuervo
i feel like I’m the only one who really remembers them??? i always wanna talk about how much i used to love them with someone and no one ever seems to know what im talking about lmao :((
DaPenguinNinja
goin by the views and comments, you aren't the only one who loves the cover song
Dan Camp
KSM 's version is awesome. Wish they were still recording and performing as a group.
Ashley Downer
I wish they would've blown up more, I love this!
Maddie
I miss this band! I knew all there songs! Reminds me of good times