Bullet for My Valentine is a metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The … Read Full Bio ↴Bullet for My Valentine is a metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is composed of Matt Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar), Jamie Mathias (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Jason Bowld (drums). They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana. Jeff Killed John recorded six songs which were not released; two of these tracks were reworked later in their career as Bullet for My Valentine, a name change, which was followed by a change in music direction. In 2002, the band secured a five-album deal with Sony BMG. The band has stated that their music is influenced by classic heavy metal acts such as Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Slayer. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.

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)

No Control
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics

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I scream into your face
I scream into your face until
My veins are bursting through
Prisoners now live with no excuse
Its goes
I won't leave I can take control
Control
But it won't stop cause I have no control

I have no control

It comes down, don't take my name
Its holds it holds
It holds me down

I stared into your eyes
I stared into your eyes until
The tears start to fall
With a sound to which can't ignore
Its goes
I won't leave I can take control
Control
But it won't stop cause I have no control
I have no control

It comes down, don't take my name
Its holds it holds
It holds me down
It comes down, don't take my name
Its holds it hold me down

You see your way its the only way to be
You see your way its the only way to be
The only way to be!

It comes down, don't take my name
Its holds it hold me down
It comes down, don't take my name
Its holds it hold me down

I have no control

I have no control
Oh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bullet for My Valentine's song No Control are emotionally charged and seem to be about a situation where the singer is struggling to maintain power over their own life, possibly due to the influence or control of someone else. The opening lines "I scream into your face until my veins are bursting through" suggest that the singer is frustrated and angry, perhaps trying to assert themselves but feeling like they are not being heard. The line "Prisoners now live with no excuse" could mean that the singer feels trapped in their current situation and unable to make any changes, despite not having any valid reasons for their lack of control.

The chorus of the song asserts the singer's desire to take control of their life, yet the repetition of the line "But it won't stop cause I have no control" suggests a growing sense of hopelessness and despair. The line "It holds me down" is repeated several times, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. The final few lines of the song ("You see your way its the only way to be / The only way to be!") could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they are being forced to conform to someone else's expectations or ideals, unable to express their own individuality or make their own choices.

Overall, the lyrics to No Control are powerful and emotionally charged, expressing frustration and a sense of powerlessness that many listeners may be able to relate to. The repetition of certain lines and phrases throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and desperation, underscoring the message of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I scream into your face
I passionately express myself, shouting into your face

I scream into your face until
I continue to shout at you until

My veins are bursting through
My emotional intensity is overwhelming

Prisoners now live with no excuse
People are trapped with no justification

Its goes
The following lyrics are

I won't leave I can take control
I refuse to give up and am able to seize authority

Control
The power to govern or oversee

But it won't stop cause I have no control
Despite my desire for control, I lack the ability to stop the situation

I have no control
I cannot govern or manage the events unfolding

It comes down, don't take my name
The pressure is mounting, but don't blame me

Its holds it holds
The force is powerful and binding