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.
Sink And Die
Scary Kids Scaring Kids Lyrics
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I'm drowning in my very own misery. I'm sinking can't you see?
Standing neck deep in your ridicule. It's time for one of us, to stand up for what we said we would.
You're not one of us.
Breathing deeply,
The saints and the sinners will see the same white light,
And we do not need to be shy
Now,
It's time for both of us, to stand up for what we said we would.
You're not one of us.
And I will get through this,
Just wait for tomorrow.
Just wait for the sunrise.
We should not be shy, on the best day of our lives.
So what are we good for now?
What are we good for then?
Well I stood there, not laughing,
What could be, never happens.
Why wait here and listen to the sounds that remain in question.
Why wait here and listen to the sounds that remain in question.
The lyrics of "Sink And Die" by Scary Kids Scaring Kids convey feelings of hopelessness, misery, and despair. The singer is drowning in their own tears, unable to escape their own pain and suffering. They feel like they are sinking and drowning in ridicule, and they are struggling to find the strength to stand up for themselves. The singer also feels isolated and alone, suggesting that they are not part of a group, and they see others as being different from them.
The second verse suggests hope for the singer. They breathe deeply, suggesting a calmness and resolve in the face of their struggles. They acknowledge that both the saints and the sinners will see the same white light, suggesting that we are all equal and deserving of grace. The singer encourages both themselves and others to stand up for what they believe in, and not be afraid to seize the moment, even on the best day of their lives.
The final stanza is a call to action. The singer questions what they are good for, both now and in the future. They refuse to wait for an uncertain future, instead choosing to embrace the present and take charge of their lives. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, suggesting that the sounds that remain in question can only be answered by taking action and seizing the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
So these tears keep falling
I am overwhelmed with sadness and cannot stop crying.
I'm drowning in my very own misery. I'm sinking can't you see?
My despair is so intense that I feel like I am drowning and cannot escape it, but nobody seems to notice.
Standing neck deep in your ridicule. It's time for one of us, to stand up for what we said we would.
I am being mocked and criticized to the point where it feels like I am trapped in a deep body of water, and it's time for someone to stand up for their convictions.
You're not one of us.
You do not belong among the people who share my values or experiences.
Breathing deeply,
I am taking deep breaths to try and remain calm despite my distress.
The saints and the sinners will see the same white light,
Death is the great equalizer, and no matter what kind of person you are, we will all experience the same thing.
And we do not need to be shy
We should not be afraid or embarrassed about who we are or what we believe.
That's right, on the best day of our lives.
On the day that matters most to us, we should be true to ourselves and not be ashamed of it.
Now, It's time for both of us, to stand up for what we said we would.
We both need to commit to our beliefs and defend them against anyone who disagrees.
And I will get through this,
I have faith that I will overcome this difficult situation.
Just wait for tomorrow.
Tomorrow will bring new opportunities and a chance for things to improve.
Just wait for the sunrise.
The dawn of a new day signifies the emergence of hope and new beginnings.
We should not be shy, on the best day of our lives.
During the best moments of our lives, we should be bold and confident in who we are and what we stand for.
So what are we good for now?
I am questioning my purpose and usefulness in my current state of despair.
What are we good for then?
I am doubting whether I have any value or worth, even in the future.
Well I stood there, not laughing,
Despite being mocked and belittled, I did not give in to the pressure to laugh it off or pretend it didn't hurt.
What could be, never happens.
I am feeling hopeless and like my dreams or aspirations will never come to fruition.
Why wait here and listen to the sounds that remain in question.
I am wondering why I am still wasting my time listening to uncertain or doubtful voices instead of pursuing my own path.
Why wait here and listen to the sounds that remain in question.
I am wondering why I am still wasting my time listening to uncertain or doubtful voices instead of pursuing my own path.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB HOAG, CHAD LANE CRAWFORD, DAVID JOHN WILSON, PETER ALLEN COSTA, POUYAN SEAN AFKARY, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER KIRBY, TYSON CURTIS STEVENS
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