Kick Me (song)

"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"
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
"Alone" (2013) "Kick Me" (2014) "Go Go Go" (2015)

Background

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

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

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Kick Me"	2:31
Total length:		2:31

Charts

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

Country	Date	Format
United States	November 10, 2014	Digital download