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 โ lead vocals, rhythm/lead guitar (1998โpresent)
Michael "Padge" Paget โ lead guitar, backing vocals (1998โpresent)
Jamie Mathias โ bass guitar, vocals (2015โpresent)
Jason Bowld โ drums, percussion (2017โpresent; touring member 2016โ2017)
Former members:
Nick Crandle โ bass guitar (1998โ2003)
Jason "Jay" James โ bass guitar, vocals (2003โ2015)[111]
Michael "Moose" Thomas โ drums, percussion (1998โ2016)
Welcome Home
Bullet for My Valentine Lyrics
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No one leaves and no one will
Moon is full, never seems to change
Just labeled mentally deranged
Dream the same thing every night
I see our freedom in my sight
No locked doors, No windows barred
No things to make my brain seem scarred
Sleep my friend and you will see
That dream is my reality
They keep me locked up in this cage
Can't they see it's why my brain says Rage
Sanitarium, leave me be
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
Build my fear of what's out there
And cannot breathe the open air
Whisper things into my brain
Assuring me that I'm insane
They think our heads are in their hands
But violent use brings violent plans
Keep him tied, it makes him well
He's getting better, can't you tell?
No more can they keep us in
Listen, damn it, we will win
They see it right, they see it well
But they think this saves us from our Hell
Sanitarium, leave me be
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
Sanitarium yeah.
Just leave me alone
Fear of living on
Natives getting restless now
Mutiny in the air
Got some death to do
Mirror stares back hard
Kill, it's such a friendly word
Seems the only way
For reaching out again.
The song "Welcome Home" by Bullet for My Valentine is a commentary on mental illness and the healthcare system's approach to treating it. The lyrics describe a person trapped in a "sanitarium," a mental institution, where they feel as though they are not being treated properly. They have recurring dreams of being free from the institution and are constantly reminded of their madness by those around them.
The song speaks to the fear that people with mental illness have of being locked up and treated like they are not in control of their own lives. The lyrics "They keep me locked up in this cage, Can't they see it's why my brain says Rage" reveal the anger and frustration that comes with being confined and not being listened to.
The chorus of the song, "Sanitarium, leave me be, Sanitarium, just leave me alone," is a plea for autonomy and self-determination. The person in the institution wants to live their life on their own terms and not have their thoughts and actions controlled by others.
Overall, the song is a powerful statement about the need for compassion and understanding for those struggling with mental illness. It urges us to not only acknowledge their struggles but also to listen to their needs and fight for their rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to where time stands still
The singer is greeting someone to a place where time does not seem to move forward.
No one leaves and no one will
The people who are in this place are not able to leave.
Moon is full, never seems to change
The moon is always full, it never goes through phases like it does in reality.
Just labeled mentally deranged
The people here have been deemed mentally insane.
Dream the same thing every night
The artist dreams about freedom every night.
I see our freedom in my sight
The singer can visualize their freedom.
No locked doors, No windows barred
The singer can move around freely, without any physical barriers.
No things to make my brain seem scarred
There is nothing here that is harming the artist's mental state.
Sleep my friend and you will see
The artist is urging their friend to go to sleep.
That dream is my reality
The artist's dream of freedom is more real to them than their actual reality.
They keep me locked up in this cage
The singer is being held against their will, like an animal in a cage.
Can't they see it's why my brain says Rage
The artist is angry, and their captivity is the reason behind their rage.
Sanitarium, leave me be
The singer is asking the sanitarium to leave them alone.
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
The singer is repeating their request for the sanitarium to leave them alone.
Build my fear of what's out there
The singer's captors are making them afraid of what's outside.
And cannot breathe the open air
The artist is not able to experience the freedom of being outside.
Whisper things into my brain
The artist's captors are manipulating them mentally, in subtle ways.
Assuring me that I'm insane
The singer's captors are trying to convince them that they are mentally insane.
They think our heads are in their hands
The singer's captors believe they have control over the singer's thoughts and emotions.
But violent use brings violent plans
Violence will be the result of their captors trying to maintain control over the artist.
Keep him tied, it makes him well
The artist's captors believe that keeping them restrained is the best way to cure their insanity.
He's getting better, can't you tell?
The artist's captors believe that their methods are working.
No more can they keep us in
The singer is determined to break free from their captivity.
Listen, damn it, we will win
The artist is demanding that their message be heard, and they will be victorious.
They see it right, they see it well
The singer's captors understand the situation correctly.
But they think this saves us from our Hell
The captors believe that their methods are helping the singer, but they are actually making things worse.
Sanitarium, leave me be
The singer is repeating their request to be left alone.
Sanitarium, just leave me alone
The artist is pleading with the sanitarium to leave them alone.
Fear of living on
The artist is afraid of living in captivity.
Natives getting restless now
The people in captivity are starting to become restless and discontent.
Mutiny in the air
A rebellion is brewing.
Got some death to do
People are going to die as a result of the rebellion.
Mirror stares back hard
The artist is looking at themselves in the mirror, with a serious expression.
Kill, it's such a friendly word
Killing is being spoken about so casually, it doesn't seem like a big deal.
Seems the only way
The singer feels like violence is the only solution to their problem.
For reaching out again.
Violence is the only way for the artist to regain their freedom.
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.