Kick Me (song) explained

Kick Me
Cover:Kick Me (song).jpg
Type:single
Artist:Sleeping With Sirens
Album:Madness
B-Side:We Like It Loud
Released:November 10, 2014
Recorded:2014
Genre:Post-hardcore
Length:2:31
Label:Epitaph
Producer:John Feldmann[1]
Chronology:Sleeping With Sirens
Prev Title:Alone
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Go Go Go
Next Year:2015

"Kick Me" is a song performed by American post-hardcore band Sleeping With Sirens released on November 10, 2014 on Epitaph Records. The song was produced by John Feldmann and is the lead single off of the band's fourth studio album Madness, released on March 17, 2015. The song marks the band's first release on Epitaph Records following their departure from their former label Rise Records. "Kick Me" won Song of the Year award by Alternative Press.[2]

Background

The band debuted "Kick Me" live at Camden Underworld on August 21, 2014 in London, England. It was also part of the band's set list on their five month long tour with Pierce the Veil in November 2014, dubbed 'The World Tour'.[3] Speaking about the meaning behind the song, singer Kellin Quinn stated, "It doesn't matter what anyone thinks about you, as long as you know who you are inside."[4]

Music video

The music video for the song was shot on location at Camden Underworld live during the band's set in London, England. It premiered on the official Epitaph Records YouTube channel on Monday, November 10, 2014. It was directed by the Sitcom Soldiers.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens Sign With Epitaph, Release New Song "Kick Me". 10 November 2014. Theprp.com.
  2. Web site: AltPress. 2015-07-23. Here are the winners of the 2015 APMAs. 2021-08-30. Alternative Press. en-US.
  3. Web site: Pierce The Veil + Sleeping With Sirens Reveal More Dates. Cornell. Jeff. Loudwire. en. 2020-01-24.
  4. Kellin Quinn explains meaning behind Kick Me. Alternative Press. November 19, 2014. November 25, 2022.