On December 5, 2011, lead singer James Michael announced the band would be releasing an acoustic EP entitled 7 on December 13, 2011, featuring seven new acoustic renditions of songs from the band's previous two studio albums. Michael also hinted at an upcoming surprise release from the band.
On July 18, 2013, they released a song called "Relief"' for their third album.
On January 14, 2014, the band announced via its Facebook page that the final song on the next album would be titled "Let it Haunt You (So Beautiful)." On July 31, 2014, the band announced that the title for their third album would be Modern Vintage. It was released on October 7, 2014.
In July 2015, Sixx stated that Sixx:A.M. planned to release two new albums and do a worldwide tour in 2016. Also in 2015, Ashba left his other band, Guns N' Roses, to focus solely on Sixx:A.M.
On March 1, 2016 Sixx:A.M released a single called "Rise," the details of the first of their two newly recorded albums, Prayers for the Damned, and dates for a new US tour scheduled to take place during April and May 2016. "Rise" debuted live in an acoustic format with no PA at an invite-only session at the Sanctum Soho Hotel in London, England on February 23 ("Stars" from the Modern Vintage album and "Life Is Beautiful" from The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack were also played). Pre-orders for the album started on March 4, and the album was released on April 29. The second of the two albums is, Prayers for the Blessed, Vol. 2, was released on November 18.
In October 2017, Sixx:A.M. released a tenth anniversary edition of their debut album The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack to commemorate its tenth anniversary and Nikki Sixx's biography of the same name. The re-release additionally contained three re-imagined tracks, including the songs "Life Is Beautiful, "Accidents Can Happen", and "Girl With Golden Eyes".
In March 2019, Sixx announced the band had recorded four new songs and also announced that they will release a greatest hits album. By September they released their first song in three years, "Talk to Me", in support of the #TalktoMe campaign against opioid addiction.
On August 22, 2020, the band returned with a remix of "Maybe It's Time", featuring various guest artists, for Artists for Recovery, a global recovery initiative. The song is also included on the Sno Babies soundtrack. On August 27, 2021, the band announced their greatest hits album entitled Hits, which would include a radio mix of "Talk to Me" and three unheard songs, along with remixes of two of their past album tracks. It was released on October 22, 2021.
Current members
James Michael – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming, piano (2007–2021); drums (2007–2011)
DJ Ashba – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2021)
Nikki Sixx – bass guitar, backing vocals (2007–2021)
Permission
Sixx:A.M. Lyrics
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That your memory serves you more than I can now
You'll have to make sense of my life somehow
Yeah, somehow
Well, I close my eyes
Remove each piece of armor one by one
Inhale this moment deep into my lungs
All of my devils are free at last
And all my secrets revealed
And your permission is all I
Need to heal
Well how long have I
Been sitting here, I must have drifted off
I cannot finish any of my thoughts
Forgive me for my wayward shot
All of my devils are free at last
And all my secrets revealed
And your permission is all I
Need to heal
I wake up in the morning, and it comes back to you
I breathe in I breathe out, it comes back to you
I stare up at the ceiling, and it comes back to you
I step out my front door, and it comes back to you
The end of my driveway, it comes back to you
Brake lights on the highway, it comes back to you
I could die in Los Angeles.
It would come back to you.
All of my devils, they are free at last, oh
And all my secrets are revealed, yeah
And your permission is all that I,
I need to feel
All of my devils, they are free at last, oh
And all my secrets are revealed, yes they are
And your permission is all that I need.
The lyrics of Sixx:A.M.'s song Permission delve into the idea of seeking forgiveness and healing after making mistakes or going through a difficult time. The singer apologizes for not being able to provide the same level of memory recollection as another person, possibly a lover or friend, but hopes that they can still comprehend their life's journey. The singer then paints a picture of vulnerability, removing their armor one piece at a time and taking a deep breath to make amends for what they've done. The lyrics highlight the idea of admitting one's faults and seeking forgiveness as a path to healing and moving on.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is haunted by memories of the past both in their dreams and in everyday moments. The song concludes with the statement that all of the singer's devils are now free and their secrets are revealed. However, they still need the permission of the person they are addressing in the song to feel complete and truly heal from their past.
Overall, the lyrics are raw and emotional, diving deep into the concept of seeking forgiveness and healing from both oneself and others. The song shows that despite the difficulty of facing one's demons, it is possible to move on and find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I apologize
I express my regret
That your memory serves you more than I can now
I am unable to recall the past as well as you can
You'll have to make sense of my life somehow
You will have to help me make sense of my life
Yeah, somehow
In some way or another
Well, I close my eyes
I shut my eyes
Remove each piece of armor one by one
I strip off my defenses
Inhale this moment deep into my lungs
I take in this moment deeply
Make amends for all I've done
I try to make up for my wrongs
All of my devils are free at last
All my inner demons are finally revealed
And all my secrets revealed
All my hidden truths are exposed
And your permission is all I need to heal
I require your approval to successfully recover
Well how long have I
I wonder how much time has passed
Been sitting here, I must have drifted off
I have been sitting still and may have fallen asleep
I cannot finish any of my thoughts
I am unable to complete any of my ideas
Forgive me for my wayward shot
Please pardon my misguided attempt
I wake up in the morning, and it comes back to you
I wake up and think about you
I breathe in I breathe out, it comes back to you
You are always on my mind
I stare up at the ceiling, and it comes back to you
Even when I am alone, I am thinking of you
I step out my front door, and it comes back to you
You are always in my thoughts, wherever I go
The end of my driveway, it comes back to you
You enter my mind constantly
Brake lights on the highway, it comes back to you
I am reminded of you whenever I see brake lights
I could die in Los Angeles.
Even if I pass away in LA,
It would come back to you.
You would still be in my thoughts.
All of my devils, they are free at last, oh
All my inner demons are finally revealed
And all my secrets are revealed, yeah
All my hidden truths are exposed
And your permission is all that I,
I need your approval to
I need to feel
Successfully achieve the sensation
All of my devils, they are free at last, oh
All my inner demons are finally revealed
And all my secrets are revealed, yes they are
All my hidden truths are exposed
And your permission is all that I need.
I require your approval to successfully recover
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES MICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joe Noone
man ... nikki sixx is one of the best writers ever <3
Oscar Linares
I'm listening to this at 2:50 am with a swollen cheek. I'm here with you all.
Hamzeh Bitar
Back from the memories of 2010 to hear this in 2020 <3
angel sutton
I TRULY LOVE THIS SONG ! IT IS SOOOOOO "HAUNTINGLY~BEAUTIFUL" :)!!!!!!!!!
Gabriel D2
adoro essa banda
mars tzsiemens
This is some real deep shit for those soldiers whove been there and survived.Peace 2 u all.
👻 Ghostmaster
Lying here in a leaky tent with a broken zipper on the door. I listen to this song that I played at my late wives funeral 10 years ago. 😢
I've asked for help but nobody cares. So I just lay here waiting for death one last time. I hate this world, but love the hate that it gives me in return. WTF is wrong with society today!? I'm Lost. I'll never be found. I apologize to my family for being such a pain in the ass.
Adriana M. Sampaio
"All my secrets revealed"
Franco Fecina
So inspiring
AJBeloin
Best song ever