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.
I Hope You Know
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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The Kill Your Idols song "I Hope You Know" is a tribute to the singer's family and the important role they have played in his life. The lyrics describe a deep bond between the singer and his loved ones, conveying a sense of gratitude and respect for their guidance and support throughout his life. The song opens with the singer getting up and going about his day, wishing to connect with his family and share his experiences with them, but recognizing that they may no longer fully understand him. He reminisces about the things they used to do together and how they helped shape him into the person he is today. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer will always be there for his family, no matter where life takes him, and that he hopes his actions will make them proud.
The verses of the song are filled with references to the past and the memories that the singer shares with his family. He recalls waiting up late to see his family's faces or to hear their voices on the phone, and feeling comforted by their presence. He acknowledges that times have changed and that he is now the one tasked with taking care of his loved ones, but he is determined to do so with the same level of dedication that they showed him. The chorus serves as a reaffirmation of the bond between the singer and his family, offering a message of hope and reassurance that no matter what happens, they will always be there for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, get up and go.
I wake up every day and start my routine.
I try to say hello but I know that you don't know.
I try to talk to you, but I know you don't remember me anymore.
I think of the things we used to do.
I reminisce about the moments we shared together.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
I think about you every single day.
Waiting up late to see my face, or for that phone call to let you know I'm safe.
You used to stay up late to see me or to hear from me, just to know that I was safe.
Don't worry about me or where I'll be.
You don't have to worry about me or my whereabouts.
I hope the things I do will make you proud of me.
I aim to make you proud of me with everything I do.
You taught me almost all of the things I've ever learned.
You've been my biggest teacher in life, and I've learned so much from you.
Now times have changed and the tables have been turned.
The roles have flipped, now I'm the one looking after you.
I'll take care of you, like you took care of me.
I'll care for you and make sure you're okay, just like you did for me when I was younger.
You know I'll never forget my family.
Family will always be important to me, and I'll never forget that.
When I look at you, I think back to the past.
Seeing you reminds me of all the memories we've shared.
I see my future and time is moving fast.
I realize that time is moving quickly and I need to make the most of our time together.
Times have changed since you were young.
Things have changed since your youth and I want you to know I'm here for you.
I need to do this, I'm not just having fun.
What I'm doing is important, it's not just for my own enjoyment.
I hope you know that you can count on me.
I want you to know that you can always depend on me.
And no matter where I might be, I hope you have those memories.
No matter where I am, I hope you have those special memories to hold onto.
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