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.
Prélude
Scary Kids Scaring Kids Lyrics
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we can speak of, pollution
in terms of the historical pollution
that we, the people, progressing
get to the basis of the pollution of the nature of the world,
the universe for the solution, that pollution is of peoples humane
The spoken intro to Scary Kids Scaring Kids's song Prelude is a commentary on the state of pollution in the world. The singer is pointing out that pollution not only affects the natural environment but also people. The use of the word "historical" suggests that pollution is not a new issue, but one that has been building up over time. The idea that "we, the people" are the ones responsible for pollution is a call to action for listeners to take responsibility for their actions and work towards solutions to reduce pollution.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that pollution is a problem that needs to be tackled at a deeper level, beyond just reducing emissions or cleaning up litter. It is a problem that has root causes in human behavior and values that need to be addressed if we are to find a sustainable way of living on this planet.
Line by Line Meaning
we can speak of, pollution
Let's discuss the topic of pollution
in terms of the historical pollution
We can examine how pollution has affected the past
that we, the people, progressing
As society advances, we need to address pollution
get to the basis of the pollution of the nature of the world
We need to understand the root causes of environmental pollution
the universe for the solution,
We need to think globally for solutions to pollution
that pollution is of peoples humane
Pollution is a human problem, caused by our behaviors and actions
Contributed by Jordyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@metalwolf1
I'm so frustrated iTunes removed this from the album I paid for... Now the album doesn't feel the same
@iCoerceTV
I remember having this album on CD and listening years later on streaming and it being removed... It ruined degenerates because the prelude flows into it perfectly