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)
Prayers For The Damned
Sixx:A.M. Lyrics
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They're always telling me that I'm no good
And all the angels keep scratching at my door
I'm doing what I can to fight this anger
I'm just a product of a living hell
And I don't wanna live like this no more
Everything is ruined in my head
But maybe I'm not alone
Maybe if you take my hand
And I reach up to God
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for the damned
What have I got to lose
When I've already lost it all
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for
Say a prayer for the damned
For the damned
Have you ever been abused by someone
So blue that it chills your soul?
Have you ever been afraid of your own ghost?
I'm just a creature of a broken past
We're all looking for a second chance
And I don't wanna live like this no more
And all the madness rages in my head
Sometimes I wish I was
But maybe I'm not alone
Maybe if you take my hand
And I reach up to God
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for the damned
What have I got to lose
When I've already lost it all?
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for
Say a prayer for the damned
We are not alone
It's darkest before the hope
Well, you and I, we're not alone
Maybe I'm not alone
Maybe if you take my hand
And I reach up to God
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for the damned
What have we got to lose
When we've already lost it all?
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for
Say a prayer for the damned
(Say a prayer) for the damned
(Say a prayer for the damned)
(Say a prayer for the damned)
(Say a prayer for the)
The lyrics of Sixx:A.M.'s song "Prayers For The Damned" paint a vivid picture of inner turmoil and struggle. The opening verses depict a constant battle with inner demons, with the singer waking up to their relentless negative thoughts. Despite the angels attempting to offer comfort, the singer feels overwhelmed by anger and a sense of being trapped in a personal hell. There is a desperate plea to break free from this cycle of self-destructive thoughts and emotions, expressing a deep desire for change and a better way of living.
The chorus introduces a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. The singer acknowledges their own feelings of isolation and despair, questioning if they are truly alone in their struggles. The idea of reaching out to a higher power, God, is introduced as a potential source of solace and redemption. There is a yearning for divine intervention, a wish for a prayer to be uttered for the damned, including themselves, someone who has already lost everything and is in need of a second chance at life.
The second verse delves further into the singer's past traumas and fears, highlighting the haunting impact of abuse and internal struggles. The imagery of being afraid of one's own ghost conveys a powerful sense of self-doubt and inner turmoil. Despite the past hardships, there is a shared sentiment of seeking a new beginning, a fresh start. The desire to break free from the chains of the past and find a sense of peace and resolution is palpable throughout the lyrics.
The final verse brings a sense of unity and companionship. The notion that "we are not alone" suggests a shared human experience of facing darkness and seeking hope. The connection between individuals, symbolized by the act of taking each other's hands and reaching out to a higher power, emphasizes the importance of support and solidarity in times of struggle. There is a collective plea for a prayer to be said for all those who feel lost and broken, an invocation for healing and redemption. The repetition of "Say a prayer for the damned" serves as a poignant reminder of the power of faith and hope in moments of desperation and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up to the sound of demons
Starting the day with negative thoughts and doubts
They're always telling me that I'm no good
Constant self-criticism and feeling of worthlessness
And all the angels keep scratching at my door
Struggling to find peace and positivity
I'm doing what I can to fight this anger
Attempting to overcome feelings of frustration and resentment
I'm just a product of a living hell
Feeling trapped in a difficult situation or past experiences
And I don't wanna live like this no more
Expressing a desire for change and a better life
Everything is ruined in my head
Struggling with negative thoughts and emotions
Sometimes I wish I was
Occasionally longing for a different existence
But maybe I'm not alone
Finding hope in the possibility of connection and support
Maybe if you take my hand
Seeking comfort and understanding from others
And I reach up to God
Turning to faith or spirituality for guidance
Maybe this time he'll say a prayer for the damned
Hoping for divine intervention or comfort in difficult times
What have I got to lose
Questioning the potential risks of seeking help or change
When I've already lost it all
Feeling like there is nothing left to lose
We are not alone
Realizing the importance of connection and support
It's darkest before the hope
Recognizing that hope can emerge from the most difficult times
Well, you and I, we're not alone
Acknowledging shared struggles and experiences with others
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NIKKI SIXX, JAMES MICHAEL, DJ ASHBA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TRACIE KING
I’m 57 years old and just got home from work working with the very people who have worked so hard to raise us well and I admire them for all they have done and are still doing. I’m still a rocker at heart and I’m thankful that I’m hearing this music. Motley’s music, Sixx A.M., and so much more. I wish more people would actually listen to the lyrics instead of just the music behind it. These guys are truly putting their hearts and souls behind it.
Diablo Kaiser
I love how the lyrics go "sometime I wish I was....but maybe im not alone"
completing going the opposite way of what you'd expect the next word to be, as if to say, "don't go there, don't think that way, don't even say it"
Mark gery
Wish I could ♥️ this comment. Exactly what I thought when I first heard it
Mark Taggart
I totally understand that. Everything that Sixx A.m. is thoughtful.
alan wiseman
This song is fucking awesome and explains exactly wat its like being an addict I totally get this song as iam a recovering addict my self Mr sixx and love the line theres darkness before the hope u and are not alone keep up the good work shinning the light love you guys Nicky,James,DJ hope u guys finally settle on a drumer lol peace and love
Janus Greenway
Yeah. At first I was confused like "what? I wish I was...?" But with that explanation it makes a bit more sense.
Notlow Jaxon
am I the only one that can play this 10 times in a row and not be tired of it?
DBCustoms
Jaxon Neely nope
Night Frost
Jaxon Neely i can do the same, even after hearing this in concert live on the date of 11-11-16
Tia Bidlack
Jaxon Neely nope I listen to this ALL the time lol