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.
Watch Me Bleed
Scary Kids Scaring Kids Lyrics
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Keeps you safe for the moment
As you're walking away
Your footsteps get louder
All you needed was time
But now time will destroy us
It will all be over and here we are
You pierce my lungs
My limbs go numb as my colors fade out
You watch me bleed
You watch me bleed
I gave you everything to die with a smile
All you wanted was to live for a while
You took everything but it left you empty
You can't replace me, you can't
It's almost over and here we are
We're stuck inside this salted earth together
You pierce my lungs
My limbs go numb as my colors fade out
You watch me bleed
You watch me bleed
It will all be over and here we are
We'll die inside this salted earth together
You pierce my lungs
My limbs go numb as my colors fade out
You watch me bleed
You watch me bleed
You watch me bleed
You watch me bleed
Watch me bleed
In the song "Watch Me Bleed" by Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the lyrics talk about a relationship that has gone wrong. The first verse describes the silence between the two people in the relationship, which is keeping things easy for now. But, as one person begins to walk away, their footsteps get louder, indicating that the situation is escalating. The line "all you needed was time, but now time will destroy us" suggests that perhaps one of the people in the relationship needed space or time to work out their feelings, but as time passes, things only get worse. The chorus is a plea for the other person to pay attention to what is happening, as the singer is bleeding out and clearly in pain. The second verse goes on to describe how the other person took everything but was still left feeling empty, unable to replace what they lost. The song ends with the repeated line "watch me bleed" as the singer fades away.
The choice of words in this song is particularly effective in describing the pain of a failing relationship. The use of "salted earth" creates an image of a barren, lifeless wasteland, emphasizing the finality of the situation. The line "you pierce my lungs, my limbs go numb" is a powerful metaphor for the feeling of being suffocated and cut off from the world. The repeating chorus of "watch me bleed" is a haunting reminder of the emotional pain that comes with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
This silence keeps it easy
The silence between us makes it easy for us to avoid confrontation or difficult conversations.
Keeps you safe for the moment
This silence may keep you safe for now, but it's only temporary.
As you're walking away
As you leave, the distance between us grows greater.
Your footsteps get louder
The sound of your footsteps gets louder and more distant as you move away from me.
All you needed was time
You needed time to figure things out and make decisions.
But now time will destroy us
Unfortunately, time has not been on our side and it will ultimately lead to the destruction and end of our relationship.
It will all be over and here we are
Despite the fact that our relationship is ending, we are still here together, experiencing this pain and heartbreak.
We're stuck inside this salted earth together
We are trapped in this barren and lifeless place, unable to escape the pain and hurt we have caused each other.
You pierce my lungs
Your words have pierced me deeply, causing me pain and suffering.
My limbs go numb as my colors fade out
The pain is so intense that I am unable to move or feel anything. My spirit is drained and I am losing all color and energy.
You watch me bleed
You are enjoying my pain and suffering, watching me suffer without any remorse or empathy.
I gave you everything to die with a smile
I sacrificed so much for you, hoping to make you happy and fulfilled, even if it meant losing myself in the process.
All you wanted was to live for a while
You only cared about your own happiness and survival, and were willing to take whatever you could from me to achieve it.
You took everything but it left you empty
Despite taking so much from me, you still feel empty and unfulfilled, realizing that true happiness can't be achieved through selfishness and manipulation.
You can't replace me, you can't
Despite your best efforts, you can never truly replace me or the love we shared together.
We'll die inside this salted earth together
As our relationship comes to an end, we are both experiencing a painful and slow death together in this barren and lifeless world.
Watch me bleed
The pain and suffering I am going through is visible to you and you continue to watch me suffer without any compassion or remorse.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: POUYAN SEAN AFKARY, CHAD LANE CRAWFORD, STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER KIRBY, TYSON CURTIS STEVENS, DAVID JOHN WILSON, DAVE BASSETT
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