| "Kick Me" | ||||
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| Single by Sleeping With Sirens | ||||
| from the album Madness | ||||
| B-side | "We Like It Loud" | |||
| Released | November 10, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 2:31 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kellin Quinn, John Feldmann, Nick Furlong | |||
| Producer(s) | John Feldmann[1] | |||
| Sleeping With Sirens singles chronology | ||||
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"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.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kick Me" | 2:31 |
| Total length: | 2:31 | |
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[5] | 10 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 23 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | November 10, 2014 | Digital download |
References
- ↑ "Sleeping With Sirens Sign With Epitaph, Release New Song "Kick Me"". Theprp.com. 10 November 2014.
- ↑ AltPress (2015-07-23). "Here are the winners of the 2015 APMAs". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- ↑ Cornell, Jeff. "Pierce The Veil + Sleeping With Sirens Reveal More Dates". Loudwire. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
- ↑ "Kellin Quinn explains meaning behind Kick Me". Alternative Press. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Sleeping With Sirens Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2021.