Their first 12" was released in 1998, followed by their debut CD, "This Is Just The Beginning" and "No Gimmicks Needed" LP on Blackout! Records the next year. The band subsequently signed to Side One Dummy Records and released two albums, "Funeral For A Feeling" in 2001 and "From Companionship To Competition" in 2005. KYI has also released quite a few EP's and split EP's including 2002's split with fellow LIHC band Crime In Stereo.
By January, 2006 the band had been together for ten years and celebrated by playing an anniversary show with friends Inhuman, Ensign, Two Man Advantage, Shell Shock and others at CBGB.
They disbanded in the May of 2007, playing their final show in a parking lot to 200-300 people, including many close friends. Local authorities shut down the originally intended last show after the audience far exceeded the venues capacity, and so it had to be moved last minute to a car park at a LI rehearsal studio.
Some members of the band founded Black Anvil.
After All
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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Tell me something I don't know
This isn't something we outgrow, don't force the change go with the flow
Call me cliche call me passe, it means more to me to have my say
Some people change day to day, I'm standing tall still here to stay
Still here to stay! What might be old to you, is someone else's new start
And after all these years, it still burns inside my heart
This really is the only place where I belong, where I fit in
And when you reach my age, will you have outgrown this stage?
Don't laugh at me or cause me stress, I'm older but just like the rest
Like all the rest! What might be old to you, is someone else's new start
And after all these years, it still burns inside my heart
You can't blow out the flame. The more things change, the more they seem the same
Just when the feelings gone, it shows up in a favorite song. Some people live day to day
I'm standing tall still here to stay, I'm here to stay
The song "After All" by Kill Your Idols is an emotional testament to sticking with the punk rock scene no matter how long one has been a part of it. The opening lyrics, "You're too old to be at this show, tell me something I don't know," speak to the criticisms that aging punk rockers face from others who feel that they have outgrown the scene. However, the singer argues that punk rock is not something that can be outgrown and urges listeners to "go with the flow" and not force change.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the passion that the singer still feels for punk rock even after all these years. The lyrics, "And after all these years, it still burns inside my heart, You can't blow out the flame" speak to the unquenchable fire that punk rock ignites within its fans. The singer acknowledges that some people change from day to day, but they remain steadfast in their love for the music and the community it represents.
Line by Line Meaning
You're too old to be at this show
You're implying that I shouldn't be here because of my age.
Tell me something I don't know
Your statement is not original nor relevant to my situation.
This isn't something we outgrow, don't force the change go with the flow
Our passion for this music is not something we should abandon, we should embrace it and let it bring us where it may.
Call me cliche call me passe, it means more to me to have my say
You can label me as uncool or outdated, but expressing myself is more important to me than fitting into your standards.
Some people change day to day, I'm standing tall still here to stay
Still here to stay!
While others may shift their preferences, I remain committed to this scene and will continue to be a part of it.
What might be old to you, is someone else's new start
And after all these years, it still burns inside my heart
While you may view this as outdated, it still holds meaning for me and others, and remains a passionate and critical part of our lives.
Don't want to be praised for what I've seen, who I know or where I've been
I don't want admiration solely on the basis of my experiences, friendships, or travels. It's about something deeper.
This really is the only place where I belong, where I fit in
This music and these people are my home, they make me feel accepted and understood.
And when you reach my age, will you have outgrown this stage?
When you are older, will your current interests be seen as juvenile or outdated?
Don't laugh at me or cause me stress, I'm older but just like the rest
Like all the rest!
Don't ridicule me or try to make me feel out of place, I am just one of many who still feels a connection to this scene despite age or other factors.
You can't blow out the flame. The more things change, the more they seem the same
Even as time passes and things evolve, the essence of what drew us to this scene remains constant and unbreakable.
Just when the feelings gone, it shows up in a favorite song. Some people live day to day
I'm standing tall still here to stay, I'm here to stay
Even when it may seem like our passion has faded, a certain song or experience can reignite those emotions, and I remain dedicated to this scene and its music for the long haul.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dean Pitchford, Tom Snow
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