"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]

"Kick Me"
Single by Sleeping with Sirens
from the album Madness
B-side"We Like It Loud"
ReleasedNovember 10, 2014
Recorded2014
Genre
Length2:31
LabelEpitaph
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)John Feldmann[1]
Sleeping with Sirens singles chronology
"Alone"
(2013)
"Kick Me"
(2014)
"Go Go Go"
(2015)

Background

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The band debuted "Kick Me" live at Camden Underworld on August 21, 2014 in London. 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

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

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Kick Me"2:31
Total length:2:31

Charts

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Chart performance for "Kick Me"
Chart (2014) Peak
position
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[5] 10
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] 23

Release history

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Country Date Format
United States November 10, 2014 Digital download

References

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  1. ^ "Sleeping With Sirens Sign With Epitaph, Release New Song "Kick Me"". Theprp.com. November 10, 2014.
  2. ^ AltPress (July 23, 2015). "Here are the winners of the 2015 APMAs". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  3. ^ Cornell, Jeff. "Pierce The Veil + Sleeping With Sirens Reveal More Dates". Loudwire. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
  4. ^ "Kellin Quinn explains meaning behind Kick Me". Alternative Press. November 19, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  6. ^ "Sleeping With Sirens Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2021.