Formation and The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack: 2007-2008
The band released The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack in 2007, which is based upon Sixx's autobiography, The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star. The band made their live debut at Crash Mansion on July 16, 2007. They performed five songs from the album, The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack. The album had no drummer, because lead singer/rhythm guitarist James Michael programmed all the drums. Due to this, there was some curiosity as to who would be playing drums for them live. Former Beautiful Creatures drummer Glen Sobel ended up playing on tour with the band. On October 25, 2007, Sixx:A.M. played another show opening for Korn. At the time of this show Glen Sobel was on tour drumming with Elliott Yamin. Originally the group stated they had no intention of touring. After constant support for the band and interest in a tour, they held a nationwide vote for tour dates. The tour was scheduled to start in spring 2008, but had been postponed to the summer due to unforeseeable circumstances. On April 15, 2008, Sixx:A.M. announced they would be touring as part of Mötley Crüe's Crüe Fest, along with Buckcherry, Papa Roach and Trapt. The tour began on July 1, 2008, in West Palm Beach, Florida. During Crüe Fest, Papa Roach drummer Tony Palermo served as a touring drummer for the band. A deluxe tour edition of The Heroin Diaries Soundtrack was released on November 25, 2008, which included a bonus live EP entitled Live Is Beautiful which features recorded performances from the band's summer tour.
Are You With Me
Sixx a.m. Lyrics
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Nothing mattered, nothing fazed me
We were younger then
So much younger then
Everything seems rotten
Through the eyes of the forgotten
We were dumber then
Well have I judged a book by how it's bound
Am I lost or am I found
And are you with me
Are you with me now?
Come back from the dead
You've been inside your head for too long
Are you with me now?
Find the places that scare you
Come on I dare you
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
The years have took their toll
And all the things I can't control
Come back to haunt me now
Almost taunt me now
What's left to be afraid of
We found out what we are made of
And we've come this far
We both have the scars
Well have I judged a book by how it's bound
Am I lost or am I found
And are you with me
Are you with me now?
Come back from the dead
You've been inside your head for too long
Are you with me now
Find the places that scare you
Come on I dare you
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
are you with me?
are you with me?
Well have I judged a book by how it's bound
Am I lost or am I found
And are you with me
Come back from the dead
been inside your head for too long
Find the places that scare you
Are you with me now?
Come back from the dead
You've been inside your head for too long
Are you with me now
Find the places that scare you
Come on I dare you
Oh come on, I dare you
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
Are you with me?
The song "Are You With Me" by Sixx A.M. is a touching, emotional ballad about the struggles of life and how we must find the hope to carry on. The opening lyrics describe a carefree and happy time, filled with youthful exuberance and innocence. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that life has taken many dark turns and the singer is struggling to find his way back to happiness. He questions whether he has "judged a book by how it's bound," meaning whether he has made snap judgments about people and situations without really understanding them.
The chorus is a call to action, urging the listener to join the singer in his struggle and to find the courage to face their fears. "Come back from the dead, you've been inside your head for too long," he pleads, encouraging the listener to confront their demons and find the strength to move on. The repetition of the phrase "Are you with me?" is a powerful plea for help, as the singer battles the darkness that threatens to overwhelm him.
Overall, "Are You With Me" is a poignant song that speaks to the struggles we all face in life. It is a reminder that we are not alone, and that with the help of others, we can find the hope and courage to carry on.
Line by Line Meaning
Laughing like we're crazy
We were carefree and enjoying life to the fullest
Nothing mattered, nothing fazed me
We were not worried about anything and were not afraid of any consequences
We were younger then
We were much younger at that time in our lives
So much younger then
We were naive and inexperienced at that age
Everything seems rotten
Things appear bleak and hopeless
Through the eyes of the forgotten
Looking at things from the point of view of those who have been overlooked and marginalized
We were dumber then
We acted foolishly and made silly mistakes
So much dumber then
We had a lot to learn and gain experience from
Well have I judged a book by how it's bound
Have I made assumptions about someone or something based on external appearances without taking the time to investigate further
Am I lost or am I found
Am I unsure of my place in the world or have I found my purpose
And are you with me
And will you support me on my journey
Are you with me now?
Are you present and engaged in the moment with me
Come back from the dead
Stop living in the past and move forward
You've been inside your head for too long
You have been overthinking and not taking action
Find the places that scare you
Confront your fears and push yourself out of your comfort zone
Come on I dare you
Do not be afraid to take risks and try new things
What's left to be afraid of
There is nothing left to fear because we have already gone through difficult times
We found out what we are made of
We discovered our inner strength and resilience through adversity
And we've come this far
Despite the challenges, we have made progress and grown
We both have the scars
We have been through tough times and have physical or emotional wounds as proof
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN JAY ASHBA, DJ ASHBA, JAMES MICHAEL, NIKKI SIXX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@verdansk4761
This band is criminally underrated. Period!!
@RockDom
Never tired of this Band 🤍
Always will love them 🤍
@nikkisixx569
Y'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
@katnnumber1fan
Definitely the most underrated band.
@rexmenace8362
Nah they got pretty good credit for what they are. Good band and good credit for their work.
@BrainMeltGaming
100x better than motley Crue
@EvulTwin61
I LOVE this song. Sixx AM's music has so much meaning it stirs my soul.
@eviljesus1063
Pure inspiration of the most beautiful kind thanks for the assistance your music has given me in sobriety life and loss I couldn't have made it without you all thanks again whole heartedly Nikki and everyone I mean it thanks
@15Anime4Ever15
Heard this song on the radio and I'm like, "Damn. This is fucking epic. Need to look it up when I get home." No regrets. :D So gonna check out their other songs. Think I found a new favorite band.
@nikkisixx569
@Ani Y'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