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)
Pretty on the Outside
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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Fuck you, make me fall apart, I wish that I was dead
I just can't believe I fell, for such a blackened heart
You played me for a fool and used me from the start
Fuck you (fuck you), I just want to know the truth,
But the words from your heart they just cloud,
All the negativity, forces me down into (silence)
I wanna know, I wanna know
If I tear you open wide, take a look inside
Are you pretty?
Can I get inside your mind, see what I can find?
Are you pretty?
So just take off that disguise, everyone knows that you're only
Pretty on the outside
Now I fucking hate you, with all of my heart
Just disappear, and never will I fear for my life
I just want to be alone,
And never, no never, will I be unhappy alone,
I wanna know, I wanna know
If I tear you open wide, take a look inside
Are you pretty?
Can I get inside your mind, see what I can find?
Are you pretty?
So just take off that disguise, everyone knows that you re only
Pretty on the outside
You're so pretty on the outside
You're so pretty on the outside
So you wanna play games with my head
But you make me fall apart, and wish that I was dead
Can't believe I fell for such a blackened heart
You played me for a fool and just used me from the start
I just wanna know the truth (but the words from your mouth)
All your negativity (you keep forcing me down)
Into silence I can dream (into silence I can dream)
Into silence I can dream
If I tear you open wide, take a look inside
Are you pretty? (pretty!)
Can I get inside your mind, see what I can find?
Are you pretty? (pretty!)
So just take off that disguise, everyone knows that you're only
Pretty on the outside
Whoa, you're so pretty on the outside
Whoa, (you're so pretty on the outside)
You're so pretty on the outside!
The song "Pretty on the Outside" by Bullet for my Valentine is about the theme of betrayal in a relationship. The song starts by the lead singer addressing his partner who played games with his head and made him fall apart. He expresses his wish for death, as he cannot believe that he fell for someone who has such a blackened heart. The chorus is the lead singer questioning his partner's true self, asking if she is pretty on the inside, and whether he can get inside her mind to see what he can find. He suggests that everyone knows that she is only pretty on the outside, and that she has been playing with his feelings from the start. In the latter part of the song, the lead singer expresses his anger and hate towards his partner and wishes to be alone rather than living unhappily with her.
The lyrics of the song suggest that relationships can be complicated and deceitful. In some relationships, one partner can pretend to be someone they are not, leading the other into believing that they are truly in love, whereas in reality, their intentions are malicious. The song showcases the frustration and pain experienced when one realizes they have been betrayed by someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
So you wanna play games with my head?
You're trying to manipulate me emotionally and mess with my mind, but it's not going to work.
Fuck you, make me fall apart, I wish that I was dead
Your actions and words are causing me to suffer and feel like I'd rather not exist.
I just can't believe I fell, for such a blackened heart
I regret getting involved with someone who is cold-hearted and deceitful.
You played me for a fool and used me from the start
You took advantage of my trust and vulnerability for your own benefit.
Fuck you (fuck you), I just want to know the truth,
I'm angry with you, but I still want to know the real reason why you've hurt me.
But the words from your heart they just cloud,
I can't trust what you're saying because you're not being honest or transparent.
All the negativity, forces me down into (silence)
Your negative behavior and attitude are making me feel like I can't even speak up or defend myself.
But still I can pray,
Despite everything, I'm still hoping for a positive outcome or resolution.
I wanna know, I wanna know
I have a strong desire to understand what's really going on and why you're behaving this way.
If I tear you open wide, take a look inside
I want to explore and examine your true character and motivations.
Are you pretty?
Are you genuinely a good person deep down?
Can I get inside your mind, see what I can find?
I want to understand your thought process and see if there's any reasoning behind your negative actions.
So just take off that disguise, everyone knows that you're only
Stop pretending to be someone you're not, because it's clear to everyone that you're not a good person.
You're so pretty on the outside
You may look attractive or appealing at first glance, but your true nature is ugly and unappealing.
Now I fucking hate you, with all of my heart
I've developed a strong negative feeling towards you and can't stand being around you anymore.
Just disappear, and never will I fear for my life
I want you to go away and never come back, because I don't want to be afraid of you anymore.
I just want to be alone,
I need some time and space to heal and process my emotions without you around.
And never, no never, will I be unhappy alone,
I'm confident that I can find happiness and contentment on my own, without relying on someone else.
You're so pretty on the outside!
Once again, your outer appearance is deceiving, because your true self is unattractive and unappealing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DON GILMORE, JASON JAMES, MICHAEL PAGET, MICHAEL THOMAS, MATTHEW TUCK
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