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.
Last Song
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Last Song" by Kill Your Idols deal with themes of isolation, rejection, and frustration with the music industry. The singer questions their own identity and place in the world, wondering if they truly belong and if they are strong enough to endure the challenges of pursuing a career in music. They express feelings of disillusionment with their peers, believing that they have been let down and perhaps even betrayed. The singer ultimately decides to walk away, gaining a sense of power from the decision to leave on their own terms.
The lines "Who am I? Where do I fit in?" speak to an existential crisis that many artists face when trying to find their place in a crowded and competitive industry. The reference to "catchy rhymes of bullshit lines" suggests a frustration with the lack of substance in much of the popular music landscape. The lyrics also touch on the concept of passive living versus active pursuit of one's goals, with the singer suggesting that they would rather take risks and face rejection than simply go through the motions.
Overall, "Last Song" offers a poignant look at the struggles of a musician trying to find their place in the world. The lyrics are raw and honest, conveying a sense of vulnerability and frustration that will resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
And Maybe I was wrong Maybe I don't belong Maybe I'm not so strong Maybe this is my last song.
I could be mistaken, maybe I don't fit in and I'm not as tough as I thought. This could be the end of my musical career.
Who am I? Where do I fit in? I thought I found it, I thought you were my peers, I thought I beat my fears, I thought there were no more tears, I thought that all had disappeared.
I'm questioning myself and my place in the world. I believed I belonged with you all, that I had overcome my anxieties, that there were no more tears left to shed, and that everything worked out.
Well don't worry, I won't hold you back. I have made my last attack. I will gain from what you lack, Humiliation, it feels like a smack.
I won't be a hindrance to you. I've given up fighting. Instead, I'll take pleasure in your shortcomings, and it will feel like payback to me.
Stinging cheeks and watery eyes. Hey guess what? Its me I despise. Maybe if I was more passive. Then I could just live and let live. But to me its more then that.
My face is red from tears, and I have blurry vision. I hate myself. Perhaps if I were more compliant, I could go with the flow, but I'm not built that way.
Catchy rhymes of bullshit lines. I thought these were the best of times? Well, I was in for a surprise
I initially found the lyrics to be clever and entertaining, but things didn't turn out the way I hoped they would.
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Written by: Matthew Morris Pond
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