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.
With Blinders On
Kill Your Idols Lyrics
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I want to be the one you think of all the time
I want to be the one to put a smile on your face
I want to be the one that gets you through your roughest days
I want to be the one who can make you cry
I want to be the one for whom you would die
I want to be the one who's always by your side
I want to be the one at least I know I tried
What's inside me doesn't meant a thing, you know it's true
And because of this, I don't deserve you
What I've seen, where I've been, I'm so much less than you
I want to be the one that makes you rush home
I want to be the one you wait for by the phone
I want to be the one who is the brunt of your jokes
I want to be the one you're looking to provoke
I want to be the one you treat like dirt
I want to be the one "I'm here for you to hurt"
I want to be the one to never say good-bye
I want to be the one at least I know I tried
I want to be the one who is beautiful like you
What's inside me doesn't meant a thing, you know it's true
And because of this, I don't deserve you
What I've seen, where I've been, I'm so much less than you
I want to be the one who's always by your side
I want to be the one at least I know I tried
I want to be the one to never say good-bye
I want to be the one at least I know I tried
I'll be the one with blinders on my eyes
Blinded by feelings that take my clear sight
I'll be the one with blinders on my eyes
I could have been the one, but now thoses feelings died
The lyrics of "With Blinders On" by Kill Your Idols reveal a love confessing of a man who desires to be everything to his lover. He wants to be the person that is always in their thoughts and the one who puts a smile on their face. He desires to be with his lover through their pain and agony, be the person they can confide in, and even the one to make them cry or die for. However, the song's emotion takes a sharp turn towards the end as the singer starts to realize that despite his love for his partner, he lacks the qualities, experiences, and characteristics that make his lover exceptional, and he knows it. The song reveals the internal battle the singer has, wanting to be with his lover but feeling inferior and unworthy of his lover's love and affection.
The lyrics showcase an internal conflict between the desire to be with someone and the feeling of unworthiness - this is a relatable emotion for many people who have gone through similar situations in life. It showcases how people sometimes let their emotions blind them and push them to extremes, where they fail to see things the way they are really, leading to disappointments and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be the one that's always on your mind
I want to be your constant thought
I want to be the one you think of all the time
I want to be the one who occupies your mind
I want to be the one to put a smile on your face
I want to be the one who makes you happy
I want to be the one that gets you through your roughest days
I want to be the one who supports you during tough times
I want to be the one who can make you cry
I want to be the one who can move you emotionally
I want to be the one for whom you would die
I want to be the one for whom you'd sacrifice yourself
I want to be the one who's always by your side
I want to be your constant companion
I want to be the one at least I know I tried
I want to be the one who gave it my all
I want to be the one who is beautiful like you
I want to be as beautiful as you
What's inside me doesn't meant a thing, you know it's true
I acknowledge that what's inside me is insignificant to you
And because of this, I don't deserve you
I accept that I'm not worthy of you
What I've seen, where I've been, I'm so much less than you
My life experiences and journey pale in comparison to yours
I want to be the one that makes you rush home
I want to be the reason why you can't wait to get back home
I want to be the one you wait for by the phone
I want to be the one you eagerly anticipate hearing from
I want to be the one who is the brunt of your jokes
I want to be the subject of your humor
I want to be the one you're looking to provoke
I want to be the target of your provocations
I want to be the one you treat like dirt
I want to be the victim of your cruel treatment
I want to be the one 'I'm here for you to hurt'
I want to be the person you feel free to hurt
I want to be the one to never say good-bye
I want to be the one who doesn't have to say goodbye
I'll be the one with blinders on my eyes
I'll be the one who can't see reality
Blinded by feelings that take my clear sight
My emotions will cloud my judgment
I could have been the one, but now thoses feelings died
I could have been the one for you, but now my feelings have faded
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