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)
Pray For Me
Sixx:A.M. Lyrics
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She wants to save me, but I'm barely alive.
My soul is thirsty. I just wanna get high.
Make her go away.
Now I'm hitting the wall and she begs me to quit,
And she drags me to church but I'm scared to commit,
And I'm loosing my mind 'cause she hides all my shit.
And all I ask of her is
Pray for me,
'Cause I don't want to
Pray for me,
If you love me.
Cross your heart and hope that I wont die before the best day of my life.
Just pray for me tonight.
I dragged myself out of the bed that she made,
And I escape her in a black motercade
She's pushing bibles and a clean bill of health.
I can't make her go away.
Now I'm hitting the wall and she begs me to quit,
And she drags me to church but I'm scared to commit,
And I'm loosing my mind 'cause she hides all my shit.
She wont go away.
And all I ask of her is
Pray for me,
'Cause I don't want to
Pray for me,
If you love me.
Cross your heart and hope that I don't die before the best day of my life.
Just pray for me tonight.
Now I'm hitting the wall and she begs me to quit,
And she drags me to church but I'm scared to commit,
And I'm loosing my mind 'cause she hides all my shit.
And all I ask of her is
Pray for me,
I don't want to
Pray for me,
If you love me.
Cross your heart and hope that I don't die before the best day of my life.
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
(Pray for me to- )
The lyrics of Sixx:A.M.'s song Pray For Me tell the story of someone struggling with addiction and their loved one's attempts to help them. The singer, who is barely alive and has a thirsty soul, wants to get high and doesn't understand why their friend is trying to save them. The friend takes them to church, but the singer is scared to commit and feels like they're losing their mind because the friend hides their drugs. In the end, the singer asks their friend to pray for them, hoping that they won't die before the best day of their life.
The song portrays the devastating consequences and emotions associated with substance abuse and addiction. The singer wants to escape their friend's intervention by leaving in a "black motorcade," suggesting that they are a public figure or someone with wealth. However, despite their attempts to run away from their problems, they recognize that they need help and ask for their friend's prayers.
The chorus repeats the plea for prayers, emphasizing the desperation and vulnerability of the singer. The song portrays the internal struggle of addiction and the external pressure from loved ones to heal. In essence, the lyrics ask for understanding, compassion, and a willingness to help those suffering from addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
She lights a candle, but she doesn't know why.
She is trying to perform a religious ritual, but she lacks the knowledge to understand its significance.
She wants to save me, but I'm barely alive.
She desires to rescue me from my pain, but I am in the depths of despair.
My soul is thirsty. I just wanna get high.
My spirit longs for fulfillment, and I seek temporary relief through drug use.
Make her go away.
I wish to be left alone, and her constant attempts to help me are unwanted.
Now I'm hitting the wall and she begs me to quit,
I am encountering obstacles in my life, and she implores me to overcome them.
And she drags me to church but I'm scared to commit,
She forces me to attend religious services, but I am afraid to fully embrace the faith.
And I'm losing my mind 'cause she hides all my shit.
I am becoming increasingly unhinged as she conceals my drug paraphernalia and substances.
She wont go away.
Despite my insistence, she continues to remain a constant presence in my life.
And all I ask of her is
My only request of her is
Pray for me,
To beseech a higher power on my behalf,
'Cause I don't want to
Because I lack the strength or willingness to do so myself,
If you love me.
If you truly care for me and wish to help me,
Cross your heart and hope that I wont die before the best day of my life.
Make a solemn promise and pray that I survive long enough to experience a joyful occasion in the future.
Just pray for me tonight.
Simply offer up a prayer for me in the present moment.
I dragged myself out of the bed that she made,
I forced myself to leave the comfortable but restrictive situation she created for me.
And I escape her in a black motercade
I flee from her in a vehicle of darkness and anonymity.
She's pushing bibles and a clean bill of health.
She is promoting religion and wellness as solutions to my problems.
I can't make her go away.
Despite my efforts, she remains a persistent, unwelcome presence in my life.
(Pray for me to- )
Pray for me
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
(Pray for me tonight)
Pray for me
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN JAY ASHBA, DJ ASHBA, JAMES MICHAEL, NIKKI SIXX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@flm829
Diehard Crue fan here...Nikki did a helluva job recruiting talent for his band. I've seen them live & they bring it!
@laurenb8794
Agreed!
@New_Zealand_Music
Absolutely both them and Brides of Destruction a fantastic, both of them a ridiculously positive. A lot of these songs are about taking better care of yourself, like that
@nikkisixx569
@@laurenb8794 You all are the damn best. I'm honored to have the kind of support that you show me, thank you. How are you doing it is nice meeting you here btw
@tattoojack1969
I’ve watched this video thousands of times and have yet to see Debbie Harry.
@TommyGunEdwards
I am a recovering addict. I understand this completely. If you're kickin it right just hang in there. Those that want to but don't know how Find a 12 step program near you take that first step and keep coming back.I have 10 yrs clean in Dec.
@mayhembeading3737
Cool.
@jaxonjj
TommyGun Edwards I'm struggling
@greghall4747
TommyGun Edwards Awesome
@fallenangel7930
TommyGun Edwards hope your still doing good. 5yrs in april after using 13yrs for me