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)
This Is Gonna Hurt
Sixx:A.M. Lyrics
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Feels like no hope is gone
You kiss it all away
Maybe, maybe
This is a second coming
This is a call to arms
You'll find us now and we'll be
Hey, hey
Hell is what you
Make, make
Rise against your
Faith, faith
Nothings gonna keep me down
Even if it's killing you
Because you know the truth
Well listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
Let it out, let it out
You can scream, and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows
And you'll be sorry
Everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
Everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
You got your hell together
You know it could be worse
A self inflicted murder
Maybe, maybe
You say it's all a crisis
You say it's all a blur
There comes a time you gotta
Face it, face it
Hey, hey
Hell is what you
Make, make
Rise against your
Faith, faith
Nothings gonna keep you down
Even if it's killing you
Because you know the truth
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows
And you'll be sorry
Everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
Everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
This is gonna hurt
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
Let it out, let it out
You can scream, you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows
And you'll be sorry
Everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
Everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
And everybody's getting some (everybody's getting some)
Everybody's on the run
And this is gonna hurt
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
This is gonna hurt
The lyrics to Sixx:A.M.'s "This Is Gonna Hurt" speak to the sense of hopelessness and despair that can sometimes plague individuals going through difficult times. The opening lines introduce a sense of utter despair and hopelessness with lines like "Feels like your life is over" and "Feels like no hope is gone". However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the goal of the lyrics is to give listeners a sense of hope and empowerment. The chorus speaks to the idea that one has the power to rise above any situation and that nothing can keep them down.
The verses give a sense of a struggle within oneself as well as against outside forces such as the devil in the church with a bullet in the chamber. The use of the phrase "this is gonna hurt" seems to suggest that the journey to overcoming one's struggles is not going to be an easy one. In the end, however, the song encourages listeners to face their fears and struggles head-on and to let out their emotions rather than hiding them away in the shadows.
Overall, "This Is Gonna Hurt" can be interpreted as a call to action for those who may be feeling stuck or hopeless in their current situations. By acknowledging their struggles and facing them head-on, they can rise above and overcome any obstacles in their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like your life is over
You feel like everything is hopeless and your life has come to an end.
Feels like no hope is gone
You believe that there is no hope left for you and that you're lost.
You kiss it all away
You try to forget about everything by indulging in temporary pleasures or coping mechanisms.
This is a second coming
This is a chance for you to turn your life around and start fresh.
This is a call to arms
This is a rallying cry to take action and fight for what you want and believe in.
You'll find us now and we'll be
You'll be welcomed into the fold of like-minded people who understand what you're going through.
Wasted, wasted
We may be damaged and scarred from our past experiences, but we will no longer let that hold us back.
Hey, hey
Listen up.
Hell is what you
You are creating your own personal hell with your negative thinking and actions.
Make, make
It's your responsibility to change your circumstances and make something of your life.
Rise against your
Rebel against your own limiting beliefs and self-doubts.
Faith, faith
Trust in yourself and your own potential, rather than relying on external sources of validation or hope.
Nothings gonna keep me down
I refuse to let anything or anyone hold me back from achieving my goals and living my best life.
Even if it's killing you
Even if it's painful, even if it's difficult, I will keep pushing forward and fighting for what I want.
Because you know the truth
Deep down, you know what needs to be done and what you're capable of achieving.
Well listen up, listen up
Pay attention, because what comes next is crucial.
There's a devil in the church
There are hidden dangers and temptations lurking in even the most seemingly safe and wholesome places.
Got a bullet in the chamber
This threat is real and poses serious danger to your well-being.
And this is gonna hurt
If you don't face this danger head-on, the consequences will be painful and lasting.
Let it out, let it out
Don't keep your struggles and emotions bottled up inside.
You can scream, and you can shout
Express yourself freely and without shame or reservation.
Keep your secrets in the shadows
Don't hide your vulnerabilities and fears away from the world, because that will only make things worse.
And you'll be sorry
If you do keep your secrets hidden away, you will only regret it in the end.
Everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
Everyone is becoming desensitized and emotionally disconnected from their own lives and problems.
Everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
Everyone is running away from their problems instead of facing them head-on.
You got your hell together
You have become comfortable with your own personal struggles and the pain they bring.
You know it could be worse
You know that things could be even more difficult and painful than they already are.
A self inflicted murder
You are responsible for your own self-destructive behaviors and thought patterns.
Maybe, maybe
Perhaps there is still a chance for you to turn things around and overcome your struggles.
You say it's all a crisis
You feel like your life is in a constant state of emergency or chaos.
You say it's all a blur
You feel lost and confused, as if you can't see a clear path forward.
There comes a time you gotta
At some point, you need to take action and make changes in your life.
Face it, face it
Confront your problems head-on and don't shy away from the discomfort that comes with it.
And everybody's getting some (everybody's getting some)
Everyone is trying to fill their lives with temporary pleasures and distractions to avoid confronting their own problems.
This is gonna hurt
Taking action to confront your problems will be difficult and painful, but it is necessary for growth and change.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DJ ASHBA, NIKKI SIXX, JAMES MICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Feels like your life is over.
Feels like all hope is gone.
You kiss it all away.
Maybe, maybe…
This is a second coming.
This is a call to arms.
Your finest hour won’t be wasted
Wasted
Hey HEY
Hell is what you make MAKE
Rise against your faith FAITH
Nothing’s gonna keep you down.
Even if it’s killing you…
Because you know the truth.
Listen up, listen up.
There’s a devil in the church.
Got a bullet in the chamber and…
This is Gonna Hurt.
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows
and you’ll see sorry
Everybody’s getting numb…
Everybody’s on the run…
Listen up, listen up.
There’s a devil in the church.
Got a bullet in the chamber and…
This is Gonna Hurt
You’ve got your hell together
You know it could be worse.
A self-inflicted murder…
Maybe, maybe…
You say it’s all a crisis.
You say it’s all a blur.
There comes a time you
gotta face it Face it.
Hey HEY
Hell is what you make MAKE
Rise against your faith FAITH
Nothing’s gonna keep you down.
Even if it’s killing you…
Because you know the truth.
Listen up, listen up.
There’s a devil in the church.
Got a bullet in the chamber and…
This is Gonna Hurt.
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows
and you’ll see sorry
Everybody’s getting numb…
Everybody’s on the run…
Listen up, listen up.
There’s a devil in the church.
Got a bullet in the chamber and…
This is Gonna Hurt
This is gonna…
Listen up, listen up.
There’s a devil in the church.
Got a bullet in the chamber and…
This is Gonna Hurt.
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows
and you’ll see sorry
Everybody’s getting numb…
Everybody’s on the run…
Everybody’s getting some…
Everybody’s on the run and
This is Gonna Hurt
@svpremv
Let's go, let's go, let's go
Feels like your life is over
Feels like all hope is gone
You kiss it all away
Maybe, maybe
This is a Second Coming
This is a call to arms
Your finest hour won't be
Wasted, wasted
Hey, hey, Hell is what you make, make
Rise against your fate, fate
Nothing's gonna keep you down
Even if it's killing you
Because you know the truth
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows, and you'll be sorry
And everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
And everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
You got your Hell together
You know it could be worse
A self-inflicted murder
Maybe, maybe
You say it's all a crisis
You say it's all a blur
There comes a time you've gotta
Face it, face it
Hey, hey, Hell is what you make, make
Rise against your fate, fate
Nothing's gonna keep you down
Even if it's killing you
Because you know the truth
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows, and you'll be sorry
And everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
And everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
This is gonna hurt
Listen up, listen up
There's a devil in the church
Got a bullet in the chamber
And this is gonna hurt
Let it out, let it out
You can scream and you can shout
Keep your secrets in the shadows, and you'll be sorry
And everybody's getting numb (everybody's getting numb)
And everybody's on the run (everybody's on the run)
And everybody's getting some (everybody's getting some)
And everybody's on the run
And this is gonna hurt
This is gonna hurt
😀😀😀
@neighbourhoodemo7336
i doubt it's healthy to be this obsessed with one song
@isaiahvoorhees1096
Nah it is im right there with you lmao almost 10 years now
@sierraberendsen1305
I’m STILL so addicted to this song
@dominicstarr3065
Dang . . . scrolling through all these comments . . . I had No idea this song was so old!!! How did I only JUST come across it for the first time!?
@shawermus
Same bro, same. This is EXACTLY my taste.
@randomperson3763
I only heard of this song yesterday and it’s already one of the best songs I’ve ever heard
@solekman916
One of the best masterpieces I've ever heard.
@araujoquintanar565
The beginning is 🔥🔥🔥
@Anam_Mohammed
Underrated Song !
@susannasusanna5713
You're right !!! 🤘🤘🤘