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)
Road To Nowhere
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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On a road to nowhere
Trapped in a world of endless days,
My engine's stalling (Road to nowhere)
Body and mind are breaking down
On a road to nowhere
Destiny silent, hear no sound
As I wait forever.
Farewell, I'll miss you
I'm sick of these goodbyes
'Cause it tore us apart right from the start
I miss you
Feelings have failed me
Left me cold
On this road to nowhere
(Road to Nowhere)
Dreams are my saviors,
Save me now,
'Cause I know I'm fallin' (Oh yes)
Farewell, I'll miss you
I'm sick of these goodbyes
'Cause it tore us apart right from the start
I miss you
Candles burn slowly,
Flames shine so brightly
Light in the darkness,
Save me from madness again
Only the lonely,
could possibly know me
Heat keeps on rising,
Fire engulfs me again
Keeps on rising
Farewell, I'll miss you
I'm sick of these goodbyes
'Cause it tore us apart right from the start
I miss you
Farewell, I'll miss you
I'm sick of these goodbyes
'Cause it tore us apart right from the start
I miss you
The lyrics of "Road To Nowhere" by Bullet for My Valentine depict the feeling of struggling and losing oneself on a path that leads nowhere. The lines "Tired and lonely still we stand, on a road to nowhere" suggest that someone is exhausted from traveling down a road with no clear destination. The tears and goodbyes in the song further imply that this is a journey made without a companion. The line "Destiny silent, hear no sound, as I wait forever" emphasizes the sense of uncertainty that one faces when they find themselves in such a position.
The places where the singer feels stranded, "Trapped in a world of endless days" indicate that it’s not just a physical journey, but a mental one too. The line "Feelings have failed me, left me cold" further indicates the hopelessness and loneliness that come hand in hand with traveling towards nothing.
The chorus "Farewell, I'll miss you, I'm sick of these goodbyes, 'Cause it tore us apart right from the start, I miss you" is a letter to a loved one. An individual wants to say goodbye, but they don't want to leave the companion behind. They know that the road is leading them nowhere but they're yearning for a little light, "Dreams are my saviors, save me now, 'Cause I know I'm falling". The final verses express the desperation of the singer with lines like "heat keeps on rising, fire engulfs me again, keeps on rising." The journey of the road might have initially started with hope, but signs of a dead end lead to a bleak and desolate sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired and lonely still we stand
We're exhausted and isolated, yet we persist on this aimless journey
On a road to nowhere
Our path lacks direction and purpose
Trapped in a world of endless days,
We're stuck in a cycle of monotony and routine
My engine's stalling (Road to nowhere)
We're losing momentum and slowing down on this futile journey
Body and mind are breaking down
We're physically and mentally deteriorating from this meaningless journey
Destiny silent, hear no sound
We're unsure of what the future holds and receive no signs or guidance
As I wait forever.
We're perpetually stuck on this road to nowhere, waiting for something to change
Farewell, I'll miss you
Goodbye, I will long for your presence
I'm sick of these goodbyes
I'm tired of constantly having to say farewell
'Cause it tore us apart right from the start
Our relationship was doomed from the beginning and caused discord
I miss you
I long for your company and affection
Feelings have failed me
My emotions have let me down
Left me cold
I feel emotionally numb
On this road to nowhere
My journey is unfulfilling and meaningless
Dreams are my saviors,
My aspirations are what keep me going
Save me now,
Help me in this moment of desperation
'Cause I know I'm fallin' (Oh yes)
I'm aware that I'm losing control and need assistance
Candles burn slowly,
The candles represent the passage of time
Flames shine so brightly
The intensity of the flames is symbolic of passion and intensity
Light in the darkness,
Hope shining through the bleakness
Save me from madness again
Help me escape from the turmoil and chaos
Only the lonely,
Those who are alone
could possibly know me
Understand the pain and struggle I'm going through
Heat keeps on rising,
The tension and pressure continues to build
Fire engulfs me again
I'm consumed by anger and emotion once more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JASON JAMES, MICHAEL PAGET, MICHAEL THOMAS, MATTHEW TUCK, MICHAEL KIERON PAGET, MICHAEL DAVID THOMAS
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