Bullet for My Valentine's debut album, The Poison, was released on 3 October 2005 in the United Kingdom and on 14 February 2006 in the United States to coincide with Valentine's Day. The album entered the Billboard 200 in the US at number 128. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band made appearances at the Download Festival and Kerrang! XXV, and undertook a US tour with Rob Zombie. Bullet for My Valentine's second studio album, Scream Aim Fire, was released on 29 January 2008 and debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. The band's third album, Fever, was released on 26 April 2010 and debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. Thee band's fourth album, Temper Temper, was released on 12 February 2013 and peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200. The band's fifth album, Venom, was released on 14 August 2015 and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. The band's sixth album, Gravity, was released on 29 June 2018. The band has sold over five million albums worldwide.
Current members:
Matthew "Matt" Tuck – lead vocals, rhythm/lead guitar (1998–present)
Michael "Padge" Paget – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–present)
Jamie Mathias – bass guitar, vocals (2015–present)
Jason Bowld – drums, percussion (2017–present; touring member 2016–2017)
Former members:
Nick Crandle – bass guitar (1998–2003)
Jason "Jay" James – bass guitar, vocals (2003–2015)[111]
Michael "Moose" Thomas – drums, percussion (1998–2016)
All These Things I Hate
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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Things happen but we don't really know why
If it's supposed to be like this
Why do most of us ignore the chance to miss?
Oh yeah
Torn apart at the seams and my dreams turn to tears
I'm not feeling this situation
It's the best place to be when you're feeling like
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
All these things I hate revolve around
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
Just back off before I snap
Once more you tell those lies to me
Why can't you just be straight up with honesty? (Honesty, honesty)
When you say those things in my ear
Why do you always tell me what you wanna hear? (Wanna hear, wanna hear)
Oh yeah
Wear your heart on your sleeve, make things hard to believe
I'm not feeling this situation
Run away, try to find that safe place you can hide
It's the best place to be when you're feeling like
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
All these things I hate revolve around
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
Just back off before I snap
And you'll see (see) me (me)
All these things I hate revolve around
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
Just back off before I snap
Torn apart at the seams are my dreams to the tears
I'm not feeling this situation
Run away, try to find that safe place you can hide
It's the best place to be when you're feeling like me
It's the best place to be when you're
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
All these things I hate revolve around
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
Just back off before I snap
And you'll see (see) me (me)
All these things I hate revolve around
Me (me), yeah (yeah)
Just back off before I snap
The lyrics to Bullet For My Valentine's song All These Things I Hate are a heartfelt expression of frustration and pain. The opening lines suggest a bittersweet farewell to someone or something, followed by an existential question about the nature of fate and missed opportunities. The chorus then shifts to a more personal and anguished tone, with the singer lamenting how his dreams and feelings have been shattered and how he feels trapped in a situation that he wants to escape from. The "all these things" that he hates revolve around himself, highlighting his sense of isolation and self-blame. While he calls for others to back off before he snaps, the final lines offer a glimmer of hope as the singer affirms his identity and acknowledges that his struggles are his own.
The song is a powerful expression of the band's emo-metal style and combines melodic hooks with distorted guitars, thundering drums, and raw vocals. It resonated with a generation of fans who were grappling with similar issues of identity, relationships, and depression. The song's catchy chorus and memorable guitar riff made it a fan favorite and a live staple for the band, while its emotional depth and honesty earned critical acclaim and helped to establish the band as a leading voice in the metal scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Once more I'll say goodbye to you
I'm ending this relationship again.
Things happen but we don't really know why
We can't always explain why things happen.
If it's supposed to be like this
If this is how things are meant to be.
Why do most of us ignore the chance to miss?
Why do we take things for granted and not appreciate them until they're gone?
Torn apart at the seams of my dreams turn to tears
My hopes and aspirations are falling apart and making me upset.
I'm not feelin' this situation
I don't like what's happening.
Run away try to find that safe place you can hide
Try to escape the situation and find a safe haven.
It's the best place to be when you're feeling like me
Being alone and safe is the best option when feeling upset.
Once more you tell those lies to me
You keep lying to me.
Why can't you just be straight up with honesty?
Why can't you tell me the truth?
When you say those things in my ear
When you whisper sweet nothings to me.
Why do you always tell me what you wanna hear?
Why do you always say what you think I want to hear instead of the truth?
Wear your heart on your sleeve, make things hard to believe
Being too emotional and open makes things seem less genuine.
Just back off before I snap
Leave me alone before I become angry or upset.
All these things I hate revolve around me
I dislike things that affect me negatively.
And you'll see
You'll witness the outcome of my actions.
It's the best place to be when you're feeling like me
Being alone and safe is the best option when feeling upset.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jason James, Matthew Tuck, Michael David Thomas, Michael Kieron Paget
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