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 Told You So
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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The lyrics to "I Told You So" by Kill Your Idols is a reflection of the struggles and obstacles we face in pursuit of our dreams. The song talks about the singer looking towards the horizon with hopes and dreams but is held back by fear and doubt. The cracks on the windshield of the car they're in symbolize the obstacles in their journey to their goals. Despite the challenges, the singer sings about their determination to keep trying, fueled by the fire deep inside them. However, they fear failure and the possibility of others saying, "I told you so."
The chorus of the song speaks about the risks involved in pursuing one's dreams; life is a gamble and it's all or nothing. The singer acknowledges that they've already given everything they could and have had broken promises and dreams. The song talks about how difficult it is for the singer to continue striving towards their dreams when they feel like they have to compromise and please other people besides themselves. In the end, they can at least say they tried even if they fail, dismissing the notion that someone else can say "I told you so."
The song has a relatable message to those who have experienced the hardships of pursuing their dreams. It emphasizes the importance of persistence and determination despite the obstacles that may come. "I Told You So" inspires listeners to continue pursuing their dreams and not be discouraged by failure.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring out ahead to the horizon where the sun sets, at the end of this black line
Looking towards the future, seeing the end in sight
my fears are close behind
Being haunted by fears and doubts
my hopes and dreams distorted by the cracks inside the windshield that seem to grow and grow
Feeling hopeless and defeated by obstacles and challenges
if I don't try I'll never know
Realizing the importance of taking risks and trying new things
these things ain't easy and I knew they'd never be. but I always thought there was a fire deep inside of me
Recognizing the difficulty of pursuing dreams while still holding onto hope and determination
and as long as I keep trying the flame will never die
Believing that persistence and determination will keep the passion and drive alive
there's so much I want to say. a wall of doubt stands in my way
Feeling hindered by insecurities and uncertainty
so many paths for me to choose
Feeling overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and opportunities
so much to gain so much to lose
Recognizing the potential for both success and failure
and if I fail will you tell me 'I told you so?'
Feeling the pressure and judgement of others if unable to succeed
life is a gamble just a roll of the dice
Acknowledging the unpredictable and uncertain nature of life
its all or nothing now cause there's no chance to do this twice
Understanding the importance of giving everything in one shot
just don't seem fair at least I can say 'I tried'
Feeling the unfairness of the situation but finding solace in giving it your all
one chance one chance to live
Realizing the fleetingness of life and the importance of making the most of it
it has taken everything that I could give
Putting in every effort and energy into pursuing goals
broken promises and broken dreams
Feeling the weight of past disappointments and failures
and nothing ever is the way it seems
Learning that things are not always what they appear to be
stubborn pride and blind faith
Being strong-willed and having unwavering belief even in difficult times
'when will you grow up for heaven's sake?'
Feeling the pressure to conform to societal expectations
just a little more we're almost there
Feeling optimistic and close to achieving dreams
but time is slipping time is slipping away
Feeling the urgency and pressure of time running out
can't see the future and I know that things seem bad
Feeling uncertain and insecure about the future
why must I compromise and live a life that makes me sad?
Questioning the need for settling and sacrificing happiness for success
so many other people to please besides myself
Realizing the pressure and expectations from others in addition to personal goals
life is a gamble just a roll of the dice
Reiterating the unpredictability of life
its all or nothing now cause there's no chance to do this twice
Emphasizing the importance of giving everything in one shot
just don't seem fair. at least I can say 'I tried' 'I told you so'
Feeling the unfairness of the situation but finding strength in knowing you tried and gave it your all
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fallonyoursword
Hearing this song for the first time in 5+ years, basically forgetting it existed, I can still say that this is one of the best hardcore songs I've ever heard. Thank you for posting.
Alex Watanen
This song is so fucking amazing, I'm glad I had KYI to help me through high school. These guys are the greatest, and this is probably the coolest hardcore song of all time!
B.K. Rogers
so glad I got to see this band live before they split up. Great Band.
Mike Terjian
staring out ahead to the horizon where the sun sets, at the end of this black line(my fears are close behind) my hopes and dreams ditorted by the cracks inside the windsheildthat seem to grow and grow(if i dont try i'll never know) these things aint easy and i knew they'd never be. but i always thought there was a fire deep inside of me. and as long as i keep trying the flame will never die. theres so much i want to say.a wall of doubt stands in my way. so many paths for me to choose. so much to gain so much to lose. and if i fail will you tell me 'i told you so?' these things aint easy and i knew they'd never be. but i always thought there was a fire deep inside of me. and as long as i keep trying the flame will never die. life is a gamble just a Roll of the Dice. its all or nothing now cause theres no chance to do this twice. just dont seem fair at least i can say 'i tried'. one chance one chance to live. it has taken everything that i could give. broken promises and broken dreams. and nothing ever is the way it seems. stubborn pride and blind faith. 'when will you grow up for heavens sake?' just a little more we're almost there. but time is slipping time is slipping away. cant see the future and i know that things seem bad. why must i compromise and live a life that makes me sad? so many other people to please besises myself. these things aint easy and i knew they'd never be. but i always thought there was a fire deep inside of me. and as long as i keep trying the flame will never die. life is a gamble just a Roll of the Dice. its all or nothing now cause theres no chance to do this twice. just dont seem fair. at least i can say 'i tried' ' i told you so'
dunnjames67
Holy fuck. What a tune!
Reecherd Brown
Inspiration.Encoragement.Motivation
fadzlirot
i wish i was true to myself
PEKT02
are this band still in exsistence or whaT? great song
Drumming Moose
They broke up in 2007, then reformed in 2013 and have played sporadically since then. They’re currently working on new material to be released soon
Man on the moon
rad fucken song