They released an EP After Dark (2003), and two studio albums The City Sleeps in Flames (2005) and Scary Kids Scaring Kids (2007) with the late member and lead vocalist Tyson Stevens. The band disbanded following a farewell tour in 2010.
Vocalist Tyson Stevens was found dead from a suspected heroin overdose on the morning of October 20, 2014 at the age of 29. On September 29, 2019, Scary Kids Scaring Kids released a song titled "Loved Forever" to honour what would have been a wish of Stevens's 34th birthday. The song was written by rhythm guitarist Chad Crawford and produced by Hiram Hernandez.
On November 18, 2019, members Crawford, Afkary and Costa announced that Scary Kids Scaring Kids would be reuniting for one more time for the 15 year anniversary tour of The City Sleeps in Flames release alongside touring members featuring ex-Saosin and Dead American frontman Cove Reber on vocals, Don Vedda on lead guitar and Jordan Flower on bass.
The band released a new album, "Out For Light" May 27, 2022, featuring different lead vocalists on each track, including Lil Lotus, Mod Sun, Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath, among others.
The band – which originally was composed of Tyson Stevens on bass guitar and lead vocals (later to be strictly the vocalist/song writer), guitarists Chad Crawford, DJ Wilson (later to switch to bass) and Steve Kirby, Pouyan Afkary on keyboards, and drummer Peter Costa – recorded their self-financed debut EP, After Dark, while they were still in high school.
Their debut album, The City Sleeps in Flames, was released on Immortal Records in 2005.
A self-titled second album was released on 28th November 2007.
Faith in the Knife
Scary Kids Scaring Kids Lyrics
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Each and everyday
The nights get longer
I slowly fade
Find me some beauty
In this deceptive place
Before you know it
Give me a reason to
Wake up and face the lie
I've been searching for
A way out of this life
How will I make it through
This long and bitter night?
(with no hope that I'll find a sign)
(with no hope that I'll find a sign)
With no hope that I'll find a sign
When things like breathing
Feel like a waste
It seems like leaving's
The only way
The past intentions
They never got me by
I can't escape this
It has overcome my mind [Repeat x2]
It has overcome my mind [Repeat x3]
Overcome my mind
Give me a reason to
Wake up and face the lie
I've been searching for
A way out of this life
How will I make it through
This long and bitter night?
(with no hope that I'll find a sign)
(no hope that I'll find a sign)
(no hope that I'll find a sign) [Repeat x2]
Nothing this good
Could last forever
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight)
I put all my faith in this knife
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight)
The lust feels like the tears fall from your eyes
I hope for the best
There's nothing left
Lets celebrate a romance in it all
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight)
I put all my faith in this knife
(goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight)
The lust feels like the tears fall from your eyes
“Faith in the Knife” by Scary Kids Scaring Kids is a song about struggling with depression and feeling like there is no way out. The opening lines suggest a profound sense of isolation and detachment from others as the vocalist describes how they feel like they are slowly disappearing. The search for something beautiful in the midst of the darkness is an acknowledgment of hope. However, the fear of disappearing before finding this beauty highlights the despair and helplessness of the situation.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards darker thoughts, indicating a loss of faith in oneself and trust in the people around. The plea for a reason to keep going and to find a way out before it is too late is a cry for help. Yet, the repetition of the phrase "with no hope that I'll find a sign" suggests that the singer is beginning to accept their fate. The verses about breathing and leaving show the unbearable pain and the feeling that suicide may be the only escape from it.
The chorus invites the listener to acknowledge the frailty of life and the significance of living every moment with purpose. The verse, "nothing this good could last forever," suggests that there is an inherent sadness in the beauty of any moment or relationship, and the fear of losing it makes the pain even more intense. The line "I put all my faith in this knife" suggests that instead of finding beauty in the world around them, the singer has turned their faith to violence and self-harm to ease their suffering.
Overall, “Faith in the Knife” is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the pain and anguish of struggling with mental health issues. It highlights the importance of seeking help and finding a reason to keep going when it feels like there is none.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting colder
The singer feels a sense of sadness and despair, exacerbated by the physical changes in their environment.
Each and everyday
Every day is worse than the last for the singer.
The nights get longer
The singer feels as though they are trapped in a never-ending cycle of sadness and despair.
I slowly fade
The artist is losing hope and the will to continue living.
Find me some beauty
The artist is searching for anything that might bring them hope, joy, or a reason to keep living.
In this deceptive place
The singer feels as though the world is working against them, and that things are not as they seem.
Before you know it
The singer is aware that they could die soon or lose all hope, and is pleading with someone (perhaps themselves) to find something to hold onto.
I'll be gone without a trace
The artist's depression and/or suicidal ideation threatens to make them disappear without anyone knowing just how badly they were suffering.
Give me a reason to
The artist is desperate for anyone or anything to give them hope and a reason to keep fighting.
Wake up and face the lie
The artist is aware that life can be difficult and disappointing, but doesn't want to become convinced that everything is hopeless, even if it feels that way.
I've been searching for
The singer has been trying to find something that makes life worth living.
A way out of this life
The artist is either looking for an escape from their pain, or a way to find happiness and fulfillment in their current life.
How will I make it through
The singer is aware that the path ahead of them is full of challenges, and isn't sure if they can keep going.
(with no hope that I'll find a sign)
Despite their search for hope, the singer doesn't believe they will find anything to save them from the deep pit they are in.
(with no hope that I'll find a sign)
The same as the previous line.
With no hope that I'll find a sign
The artist's repeated plea reflects their despair and desperate need for hope.
When things like breathing
The artist is so consumed with pain that simple, everyday things like breathing feel like a chore.
Feel like a waste
The singer is experiencing deep feelings of futility, as though nothing they do matters or can make things better.
It seems like leaving's
The singer is considering giving up and taking their own life as a way to escape their pain.
The only way
Suicide feels like the only way out for the artist.
The past intentions
The artist has tried to escape or find hope before, but has been unsuccessful.
They never got me by
Despite their efforts, the artist has not been able to find the relief they seek.
I can't escape this
The singer feels trapped and unable to escape their pain and despair.
It has overcome my mind [Repeat x2]
The artist's depression and/or suicidal thoughts have taken over their mind, to the point where they feel powerless against them.
Give me a reason to
This is repeated from earlier in the song, showing that the singer is still searching for hope.
I've been searching for
This is repeated from earlier in the song, showing that the singer is still searching for something to hold onto.
A way out of this life
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
How will I make it through
This is repeated from earlier in the song, showing that the artist is still uncertain about their future and their ability to keep going.
(with no hope that I'll find a sign)
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
(no hope that I'll find a sign)
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
(no hope that I'll find a sign) [Repeat x2]
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
Nothing this good
The artist is experiencing an intense, passionate feeling that feels amazing, but is temporary.
Could last forever
The artist is aware that the intense feeling will not be enough to sustain them forever.
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight)
The repeated word has no clear meaning, but may represent the passionate, dizzying feelings that the artist is experiencing.
I put all my faith in this knife
The singer is considering suicide as a way out of their pain, and is putting all their hope into it as a solution.
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight)
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
The lust feels like the tears fall from your eyes
The singer is experiencing intense feelings of desire or longing, but these feelings ultimately leave them feeling sad or empty.
I hope for the best
Even with all the despair they are experiencing, the singer still has some hope in their heart.
There's nothing left
The singer feels as though they have nothing to hold onto anymore, and are clinging to their last shreds of hope.
Lets celebrate a romance in it all
Even with all the pain and despair around them, the artist is searching for beauty and love in the world.
(tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight)
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
I put all my faith in this knife
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
(goodnight, goodnight, goodnight, goodnight)
There is no clear meaning to this repeated word, but it may represent the finality of the singer's decision to turn to suicide.
The lust feels like the tears fall from your eyes
This is repeated from earlier in the song.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: POUYAN SEAN AFKARY, PETER ALLEN COSTA, CHAD LANE CRAWFORD, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER KIRBY, TYSON CURTIS STEVENS, DAVID JOHN WILSON, BRIAN MCTERNAN
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