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.
By the Way
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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Don't think I ever will
I told you that I wouldn't
Doesn't that give you a thrill?
You should be proud
You've earned your bragging rights
Too bad it had to cost me
So many sleepless nights
These lyrics from Kill Your Idols's song By The Way represent resentment towards someone who has caused harm and hurt through their actions. The singer makes it clear that although some time may have passed, they have not forgotten what was done to them nor will they ever. The reference to the person being able to brag about what they did highlights the lack of remorse and potentially even ego they possess. The singer acknowledges that the situation has taken a toll on them, with the line "Too bad it had to cost me so many sleepless nights", emphasizing the emotional pain they have endured. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of anger and bitterness towards the person who has caused such harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think I forgot
I haven't forgotten about what you did to me.
Don't think I ever will
I'll always remember how you wronged me.
I told you that I wouldn't
I warned you that I wouldn't forget.
Doesn't that give you a thrill?
Are you excited by the fact that you caused me pain?
You should be proud
You should take responsibility for the hurt you caused.
You've earned your bragging rights
You can talk about how you hurt me since you did it.
Too bad it had to cost me
Unfortunately, your satisfaction came at my expense.
So many sleepless nights
I couldn't sleep because of the emotional turmoil you caused me.
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