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)
Crazy Train
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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Hahahaha
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Millions of people living as foes
Maybe it's not too late
And forget how to hate
Mental wounds not healing
Life's a bitter shame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
Let's go!
I've listened to preachers
I've listened to fools
I've watched all the dropouts
Who make their own rules
One person conditioned
To rule and control
The media sells it
And you live the role
Mental wounds still screaming
Driving me insane
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I know that things are going wrong for me
You gotta listen to my words
Yeah-h
Heirs of a cold war
That's what we've become
Inheriting troubles
I'm mentally numb
Crazy, yeah yeah, I just cannot bear
I'm living with something
That just isn't fair
Mental wounds not healing
Who and what's to blame
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
The lyrics of "Crazy Train" by Bullet for My Valentine talk about the chaos and difficult times people face in their lives. It highlights how many individuals are living their lives as foes and suggests that it's not too late to learn how to love and forget how to hate. The song touches on the subject of mental health with the line "mental wounds not healing, life's a bitter shame."
The second verse portrays a sense of frustration and disillusionment with society. The lyricist has listened to preachers and fools and has seen people who make their own rules but concludes that "one person conditioned to rule and control, the media sells it, and you live the role." The singer recognizes that there are problems, and mental wounds are still screaming. The song ends with a bitter truth that the chaos isn't fair, and the singer is "going off the rails on a crazy train."
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard!
Let's begin this journey!
Hahahaha
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm for the upcoming journey.
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Making a sound of frustration or confusion.
Crazy, but that's how it goes
Life may seem chaotic or unpredictable, but that's just the way it is.
Millions of people living as foes
Many people are living in conflict or opposition to one another.
Maybe it's not too late
There may still be an opportunity to change things for the better.
To learn how to love
To cultivate a spirit of love and compassion for others.
And forget how to hate
To let go of feelings of anger or resentment towards others.
Mental wounds not healing
Emotional scars and trauma are still affecting me.
Life's a bitter shame
Life can be full of disappointments and pain.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I feel like I'm losing control and heading towards disaster.
I've listened to preachers
I've sought guidance from religious leaders.
I've listened to fools
I've been misled by people who don't know what they're talking about.
I've watched all the dropouts
I've observed people who have given up on society or their own lives.
Who make their own rules
They reject the norms of society and do things their own way.
One person conditioned
Someone has been taught to think or act in a certain way.
To rule and control
This person seeks to dominate and have power over others.
The media sells it
The media is influential in shaping public beliefs and opinions.
And you live the role
People conform to societal expectations and adopt certain roles based on what they see in the media.
Mental wounds still screaming
Old emotional pain and trauma are still causing distress.
Driving me insane
This is having a negative impact on my mental health.
I know that things are going wrong for me
I recognize that I am facing challenges and setbacks.
You gotta listen to my words
I want people to pay attention to what I have to say.
Heirs of a cold war
We have inherited a legacy of conflict and tension between nations and ideologies.
That's what we've become
This has had a lasting impact on our society and culture.
Inheriting troubles
We have also inherited a host of problems and challenges as a result of this legacy.
I'm mentally numb
I feel emotionally disconnected or overwhelmed.
Crazy, yeah yeah, I just cannot bear
It all feels too overwhelming and unbearable.
I'm living with something
I am dealing with a difficult situation or condition.
That just isn't fair
It feels unjust or unfair that I am suffering in this way.
Who and what's to blame
I am trying to understand the root causes of my problems.
I'm going off the rails on a crazy train
I feel like I am losing control and heading towards disaster.
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jacoballen4189
I normally try to stay away from covers of songs that are untouchable. Nobody's ever gonna top Ozzy's original version, especially without Randy Rhoads. But there were a couple things I really appreciate about this cover
1. In the first verse I enjoyed the drums being a bit more prevalent than the original song
2. They kept the song in their own lane in terms of vocals. They didn't try to match Ozzy's sound.
3. They didn't deviate in pretty much any portion of the song until right after the solo and if wasn't even that extra. The pinch harmonics were a nice touch.
4. You can just tell by listening they had fun with this. Everything was there. And you could tell they were putting forth their best effort to pay respect to one of the best of all time in one of the best songs of all time.
My final grade for them. Definitely giving them an A+. Great work.
@blasphemer1992
People need to understand that covering a song is not claiming to be better than the original band/singer but just a way to show you admire an artist.
@alexanderferus7816
true
@Zaluskowsky
This!
@alfredneumann4332
or you just fucking LOVE to play that shit and make a record out of it XD
@marcelotigre79
"maybe is not too late to learn how to love and forget how to hate" many people didn´t understand this simple message
@provocunt8673
But some covers should not be made for they are just waaayyy too bad to give the original justice
Like this one
@crucifixmegabuster95
they took a classic and made it there own. its a cover that is very well done. guitar work is on point with bullets style. A solid for me.
@mckaletdean1
megaman exe hell ya
@tobiasmetzger4522
*their
@Jill_Valentine492
Hell yeah