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
Burn Burn
Lostprophets Lyrics
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Market youth their uniform, make us all fit in
But do you think, that we're that blind?
That we can't see through all your lies?
Cause if its no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us for them for you
I know that I've been told
My integrity was sold
Price and placed upon the shelf
Its worth its weight in gold
But do you think we've lost our minds?
Yeah we can see through all your lies?
Cause if its no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us for them for you
Burn burn the truth the lies the news
Burn burn the life that you can't choose
Burn burn the hate that gets you through
Burn burn for us, for them, for you
Burn burn for us, for them, for you
Burn burn for us, for them, for you
Burn burn for us, for them, for you
Cause if its no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us for them for you
Cause if its no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us for them for you
For us for them for you
For us for them for you
For us for them for you
For us for them for you
The lyrics of Lostprophets' "Burn Burn" touch on themes of conformity, rebellion, and the power of truth. The song begins by questioning the societal norms that dictate how people should dress and behave, commenting on the way that "market youth" is pressured to conform to an overarching uniform. However, the lyrics suggest that despite the pressures to fit in, people are not so easily fooled by lies and propaganda. In the chorus, the singer proclaims that if what is being broadcast is "no good," then it's time to "burn burn the stations" and celebrate the flames.
The second part of the song turns inward, as the singer reflects on personal integrity and the value of standing up for what one believes. He acknowledges that his integrity has been "sold" in the past, but also suggests that he has regained clarity and strength to see through the lies being propagated around him. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of calling out falsehoods and celebrating their destruction.
Overall, "Burn Burn" is a powerful statement against conformity, propaganda, and the dangers of a society that values conformity over individuality. It encourages listeners to embrace the power of truth, even if it means challenging the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I begin, with this life we're living in
Starting to question the conformity and monotony of life
Market youth their uniform, makes us all fit in
Society imposes a standard look for youth to find their identity in
But do you think, that we're that blind?
Challenging the idea that people are ignorant of the system's flaws
That we can't see through all your lies?
Saying that people can recognize the deception of the authoritative figures
Cause if its no good
If the system is failing
Burn burn the stations
Destroy the media that manipulates the truth
We'll burn it down
Revolutionize the current order
Burn burn the truth
Reveal the unpleasant facts that are being kept hidden
Enjoy the flames
Find pleasure in the destruction of the corrupt system
In celebration
Celebrate the fall of the dishonest regime
Enjoy the sound
Rejoice in the new beginnings of a free and honest society
For us for them for you
This change is for everyone, not just a selected group of people
I know that I've been told
Admitting that they too have been indoctrinated to believe the lies
My integrity was sold
Compromising their values for the sake of fitting in with society
Price and placed upon the shelf
Disregarding their principles for the sake of conformity
Its worth its weight in gold
Their integrity is priceless, yet they gave it up for society's approval
But do you think we've lost our minds?
Reassuring that they still have their sanity and can see the truth
Yeah we can see through all your lies?
Confirming their ability to identify the deceitful acts of those in power
Burn burn the truth the lies the news
Burn down the sources of propaganda and falsehood
Burn burn the life that you can't choose
Destroy the limitations placed on individuals' lives by the system
Burn burn the hate that gets you through
Eliminate the cruelty and hatred that serves as a propelling force for the oppressive system
Burn burn for us, for them, for you
The desire for change is for the betterment of society as a whole
For us for them for you
Emphasizing that this change affects everyone, regardless of who they are
For us for them for you
Expressing the significance of unity in the fight for change
For us for them for you
Reiterating the importance of collective action in the realization of a just society
For us for them for you
Enforcing the idea of shared equality and the need for solidarity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE COCKBURN
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Ronlei
Where do I begin, with this life we're living in
Market youth their uniform, make us all fit in
But do you think, that we're that blind?
That we can't see through all your lies
Cause it's no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us, for them, for you
I know that I've been told
My intergrity was sold
Priced and placed upon the shelf
It's worth it's weight in gold
But do you think we've lost our minds?
Yeah we can see through all your lies
Cause it's no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us, for them, for you
Burn burn the truth the lies the news
Burn burn the life that you cant choose
Burn burn the hate that gets you through
Burn burn for us, for them, for you [x8]
Cause it's no good
Burn burn the stations
We'll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
Enjoy the sound
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
For us, for them, for you
BigShaun
Just woke up from a 13 year coma. What have I missed about my favourite band? I can’t wait to see my favourite singer Watkins and all the boys live!!
Aca Peric
@Said Otero meh kinda
Said Otero
@Jujusiren actually I realized it because of Jamie Lenman's cover of Killer, so I went to the original Seal version and I said: this sounds familiar... yeah, Burn Burn is kind of a ripoff, it's very similar.
Dennis Boots
😂😂😂
Rob Cary
One of my favorite troll comments I've ever seen LOL
c_ bizzle
@Torsten Scholz 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
João Colavin
Ian was a part of the band. Another 5 musicians made the amazing job in all the musics. The song is amazing, the guitars, the bass, the keyboard and the drum.
Cheeseburger Alpha
@Christopher Henry 8 members and 1 drummer
KINGO
and its perfectly mixed too :)
Christopher Henry
They had turntables before like this album and "The Fake Sound of Progress" and they were 8 members who were innocent.