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.
Control
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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The lyrics to Kill Your Idols' song "Control" discuss the idea that everyone is being controlled by someone or something. Whether it be a boss, a teacher, a god, or a parent, individuals are constantly answering to someone else and suffering because of it. The lyrics urge listeners to not give in to doing what is wrong and to learn to be strong in order to stand up for themselves and not be controlled by outside influences. The chorus emphasizes the importance of treating others as they would like to be treated and taking power back when given the chance.
Despite society's attempts to hold individuals down, the lyrics encourage listeners to always be ready to make a sneak attack and take control of their own lives. The song suggests that actions speak louder than words and that simply verbally rebelling against those in power is not enough. Instead, individuals must actively work to resist being controlled and take power back when possible.
The lyrics to "Control" are a commentary on societal structures and the ways in which individuals are manipulated and controlled by those in power. Through urging listeners to resist this control and take power back, the song encourages individuals to live their lives on their own terms and not be held down by outside influences.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a lot of debating about who's controlling who
People often argue about power dynamics and who has control in a given situation
but I have something to tell you there is someone controlling you
Despite debates about control, the truth is that each individual is being controlled by someone or something
be a boss or a teacher a god or a parent
Those who have control over us can come in various forms, such as authority figures in our lives
your answering to someone and your suffering from it
Being controlled by someone else is often a source of suffering for us
from birth to death were told what to do
We are often told what to do from the moment we are born until the moment we die
answering to people who are no better than you
The people who have control over us are not necessarily superior or better than us
its easy to point fingers verbally
It is easy to criticize and complain about those who have control over us
rebel actions will speak louder than the words we fucking yell
Actions that challenge authority and control are more effective than simply complaining or verbally rebelling
CHORUS:dont give in and do what's wrong
Stand strong and do not give into unethical or immoral actions
don't give in learn to be strong
Learn to resist control and become mentally and emotionally strong
others can be affected by what you do
Our actions have consequences that can impact others
do unto others as they do to you
Treat others how you wish to be treated
society figures try to hold us down
Those in power often try to suppress and oppress those they control
its hard to get things going while lying on the ground
It is difficult to achieve success and progress while being held down by those in power
always be ready to make a sneak attack
Be prepared to take assertive action in order to resist control and fight for your freedom
when you get the chance take your power back
When the opportunity arises, seize control and take back your power from those who hold it over you
REPEAT CHORUS
The chorus is repeated to emphasize its message of resistance and strength
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