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.
Fashion Statement
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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The song โFashion Statementโ by Kill Your Idols talks about the false reality of non-conformity and the perceived sense of elitism that comes with it. The lyrics imply that people who try to be different and unique, are ironically all the same as they conform to a certain set of standards and styles. The chorus conveys the message that people who try to set these standards and make up rules for fashion are nothing but fools and are often judged by the way they look, calling it a boring and lame fashion statement game.
The song tries to emphasize the idea that the point of trying to fit in is lost when it is only for the sake of fitting into a certain group or following a certain trend. It discourages people from trying to fit into any specific group, whether itโs among the hardcore kids, punks, or skins, and implies that these styles of living should be a way of life, not a temporary trend. Instead, the song encourages people to forget cliques and unify to fight against the false reality of non-conformity.
In conclusion, the song highlights the irony in trying to set fashion standards and make up rules for non-conformity, and encourages people to embrace their unique individuality without following a trend or setting standards for others to follow. It calls for unity among people, rather than divisions based on cliques and styles.
Line by Line Meaning
Explain this false reality this myth of non-conformity
Describe the falsehood of a so-called non-conformist reality.
you all look the same to me so fuck your elitist mentality
Disregard the pretentious mindset of individuals who claim to be different but still conform to societal standards.
set a standard make the rules the rest of us are fucking fools
Mock those who establish societal norms and label those who don't conform as foolish.
judged by the way you look, so fucking lame fuck you fashion statement game.
Express disdain for the superficial nature of societal judgments based on appearance.
what's the point of trying to fit in hardcore kids, punks and skins is a way of life its not a fad it has nothing to do with how you keep your hair.
Question the purpose of attempting to conform when being a part of a subculture (such as hardcore, punk, and skin) is more about a way of life and not just a temporary trend based on appearance.
take a look what do you see uniforms but no unity forget the cliques and join the fight the key thing here is to unite.
Point out the irony of individuals within subcultures dressing similarly but not truly uniting. Advocate for breaking down divisions within the subculture to truly unite against societal norms.
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