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)
Saints
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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It's driven hard by greed and lust
Insanity is taking over
Let us all into self-destruct
Lock, load, fire away
Let it burn or let it smolder away
Keep on digging your grave
When the walls come crashing down
Who will wear the crown
Saints! Don’t be afraid
Let it out, I wanna hear your thunder
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
Loud and proud, I wanna hear your thunder
Saints! Don’t be afraid
The man upstairs wants to feel your thunder
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
The beast below wants to feel your thunder
Our hope just fades away
In God we’re supposed to trust
Insanity is taking over
Let the fires of hell rise up
Lock, load, fire away
Let it burn or let it smolder away
Keep on digging your grave
Refuse? Time’s ticking away
When the walls come crashing down
Who will wear the crown
Saints! Don’t be afraid
Let it out, I wanna hear your thunder
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
Loud and proud, I wanna hear your thunder
Saints! Don’t be afraid
The man upstairs wants to feel your thunder
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
The beast below wants to feel your thunder
Feel your thunder
Lock, load, fire away
Lock, load, fire away
Lock, load, fire away
Time is tick tick ticking away
Saints! Don’t be afraid
Let it out, I wanna hear your thunder
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
Loud and proud, I wanna hear your thunder
Saints! Don’t be afraid
The man upstairs wants to feel your thunder
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
The beast below wants to feel your thunder
The lyrics of Bullet for My Valentine's song "Saints & Sinners" are a commentary on the state of society and the world, describing it as "fucked up" and driven by greed and lust. The song talks about how insanity is taking over and people are heading towards self-destruction. The lyrics alternate between encouraging the "saints" to let out their thunder and encouraging the "sinners" to rage and let out their own thunder. The song also talks about the idea of time ticking away, as if it is a countdown to some inevitable destruction.
The words "lock, load, fire away" are repeated several times in the song, which seems to suggest taking action, even if it means destruction. The line "when the walls come crashing down, who will wear the crown" is a question about leadership and who will be left in charge after everything falls apart. The song is ultimately a call for action, encouraging people to let out their power and influence in a world that seems on the brink of destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a fucked up world
The world we live in is messy and chaotic
It's driven hard by greed and lust
People are motivated by their own selfish desires and not by what is right
Insanity is taking over
People are becoming more irrational and dangerous
Let us all into self-destruct
We are all heading towards destruction, willingly or not
Lock, load, fire away
Prepare yourself for the worst and do what you must
Let it burn or let it smolder away
You can either let the situation get worse or try to contain it
Keep on digging your grave
Continuing on a destructive path will only lead to your downfall
Refuse? Time’s ticking away
If you don't take action soon, it'll be too late
When the walls come crashing down
When everything falls apart
Who will wear the crown
Who will come out on top or be in charge afterwards
Saints! Don’t be afraid
Those who are good and righteous should not be afraid to stand up
Let it out, I wanna hear your thunder
Express yourself fully and let your voice be heard
Sinners! Are you ready to rage?
Those who are bad or have made mistakes should be prepared to fight
Loud and proud, I wanna hear your thunder
Be confident and assertive in your beliefs and actions
The man upstairs wants to feel your thunder
God wants you to use your abilities to do good
The beast below wants to feel your thunder
Evil forces want to harness your power for their own purposes
Our hope just fades away
Our optimism for the future is dwindling
In God we’re supposed to trust
We're meant to rely on faith in difficult times
Let the fires of hell rise up
Things are getting worse, and it feels like we're in a hellish situation
Feel your thunder
Use your power and strength to make a real impact
Time is tick tick ticking away
The clock is running out, and action needs to be taken quickly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JASON JAMES, MATTHEW TUCK, MICHAEL DAVID THOMAS, MICHAEL KIERON PAGET
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