The first of these albums, The Fake Sound of Progress, was originally recorded for the meager sum of £6000 and intended as a glorified demo, but after catching the ears of several major labels, the band re-recorded and re-released the album on a much wider scale through Columbia Records. This resulted in a backlash against the band that was exacerbated by the four-year gap between their first and second albums. When the second album, Start Something, was finally released, the band achieved even greater success, entering the UK album chart at number five, and earning the band international popularity, most notably in the United States. Their third album entitled Liberation Transmission was released on the 26th of June 2006 in the UK and entered the UK album chart at number one.
In April 2007 Lostprophets began the Final Transmission - the last round of touring of their current album with Aiden and Taking Back Sunday as the confirmed support. The bands played at huge venues such as Wembley Arena. The end the tour, on Saturday 26 May 2007, lostprophets performed at The Full Ponty festival at Pontypridd's Ynysangharad Park. Pontypridd is also the hometown of most of the current band members and so the festival was advertised as "lostprophets homecoming". Other bands at the festival included Reel Big Fish, The Automatic, The Blackout, Gallows and Kids In Glass Houses .Following the tour, the band hit the studio to record their fourth album which Ian Watkins is describing as a return to their roots with heavier punk influences. Watkins says "It will be a lot darker and a lot more intense. It'll have a completely different vibe to it ... but it won't be like Converge or nuthin".
Their 4th studio album "The Betrayed" was released on 19 January 2010.
On 20 December 2012, lead singer Ian Watkins was charged with a host of offences involving sexual activity with minors. The band disbanded in October 2013. Watkins was later convicted and sentenced to twenty-nine years in prison, with six more on extended licence.
Current lineup
Ian Watkins — Vocals
Lee Gaze — Lead Guitar
Mike Lewis — Rhythm Guitar
Stuart Richardson — Bass
Jamie Oliver — Keyboards, Back-up vocals, Turntables
Luke Johnson — Drums
Former members
DJ Stepzak — Turntables
Mike Chiplin — Drums
Ilan Rubin — Drums
Boys Don't Cry
Lostprophets Lyrics
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If I thought that it would change your mind
But I know that this time
I have said too much
Been too unkind
I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try and laugh about it
Because boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
I would break down at your feet
And beg forgiveness
Plead with you
But I know that it's too late
And now there's nothing I can do
So I try to laugh about it
Cover it all up with lies
I try to laugh about it
Hiding the tears in my eyes
Because boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
I would tell you
That I loved you
If I thought that you would stay
But I know that it's no use
That you've already
Gone away
Misjudged your limit
I pushed you too far
Took you for granted
I thought that you needed me more, more , more...
Now I would do most anything
To get you back by my side
But I just keep on laughing
Hiding the tears in my eyes
Because boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
Boys don't cry
The lyrics of Lostprophets' song Boys Don't Cry describes the remorse and regret felt by the singer, who has lost someone they love due to their own mistakes. The singer acknowledges that they have said and done things that were unkind, and that they have misjudged the other person's limits. Despite wanting to apologize and beg for forgiveness, the singer knows that it is too late and nothing they say or do can change what has happened.
The chorus, "boys don't cry," adds a layer of complexity to the song. It suggests that the singer is trying to conform to societal expectations of masculinity, which dictate that men should not express vulnerability or show their emotions. Instead of openly weeping and begging for forgiveness, the singer tries to hide their tears and laugh off their pain. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the pressure that the singer feels to keep their emotions bottled up and suggests that this pressure may have contributed to the breakdown of the relationship.
As a whole, the song highlights the destructive nature of toxic masculinity, which places unrealistic expectations on men and discourages them from expressing their emotions openly. It also highlights the devastating consequences that can result from miscommunication and taking someone for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I would say I'm sorry
I regret my actions and wish to apologize
If I thought that it would change your mind
I am aware that my apology may not fix the situation
But I know that this time
This is not the first time I have made mistakes
I have said too much
I have crossed the line with my words
Been too unkind
My behavior towards you has been unfair
I try to laugh about it
I try to hide my pain and discomfort with humor
Cover it all up with lies
I deceive others about how I truly feel inside
Hiding the tears in my eyes
I don't want others to see my vulnerability and sadness
Because boys don't cry
As a male, I am expected to be strong and not show emotions
I would break down at your feet
I would show extreme emotion and vulnerability in front of you
And beg forgiveness
I would plead with you for your forgiveness
Plead with you
I would beg earnestly for your mercy
But I know that it's too late
I recognize that there may be no way to fix the situation
And now there's nothing I can do
I have no power or control over the current situation
I would tell you
I wish to express something important and meaningful to you
That I loved you
I have deep affection and caring towards you
If I thought that you would stay
I would express my love if I believed it would make you stay
But I know that it's no use
I understand that my feelings may not change the outcome
That you've already gone away
You have already left and moved on from our relationship
Misjudged your limit
I overestimated how much you could handle or tolerate
I pushed you too far
I went too far with my actions or words towards you
Took you for granted
I did not appreciate or value you enough
I thought that you needed me more, more , more...
I had an inflated sense of my importance in your life
Now I would do most anything
I am willing to do anything to reconcile with you
To get you back by my side
I desire to have you back in my life and close to me
But I just keep on laughing
I continue to cover up my pain and try to move on
Boys don't cry
I am reluctant to express my true emotions
Boys don't cry
I feel pressure as a male to hide my vulnerability and emotions
Boys don't cry
The idea that men should not cry is ingrained in our society
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.