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
It's Not the End of the World But I Can See It From Here
Lostprophets Lyrics
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In the city of your dreams
This beautiful army
Are tearing at your seams
Down on your knees
Curing this disease
I'll take it all everything I see
Oh can't you hear the symphony?
Behind these walls
We'll watch it fall
As our union crumbles into hell
It's not the end of the world now baby
So come on cry those tears
It's not the end of the world now darling
But I can see it from here!
Oh baby don't cry tonight
Because your tears they will gleam
Underneath this blood red moon
Are deafened by your screams
Watch what you say
I will betray
My promises they will decay
I'll make amends but not today
Behind these walls
We'll watch it fall
As our union crumbles into hell
It's not the end of the world now baby
So come on cry those tears
It's not the end of the world now darling
But I can see it from here!
(it's not the end of the world now baby
So come on cry those tears
It's not the end of the world now darling
But I can see it from here!
I can see it from here!
The lyrics of Lostprophets' song "It's Not the End of the World But I Can See It From Here" describe a dark and apocalyptic scenario, with the singer leading an army that is tearing at the seams of the city. The song also alludes to betrayal and broken promises. The chorus reassures the listener that it is not the end of the world, but the singer can see it from where they are.
The opening lines introduce the soldiers marching in the city of the listener's dreams. The "beautiful army" tearing at the seams could be interpreted as an invasive and destructive force, causing chaos and disorder. However, the singer offers a cure to the disease that is affecting the city, though it's unclear what that cure may be.
The second verse suggests a sense of intimacy between the singer and the listener, with references to tears and promises. However, there is a suggestion of a lack of sincerity, as the promises made will decay, and amends are not immediate. The chorus repeats the notion that it's not the end of the world, but the urgency and proximity implied by "but I can see it from here" creates a sense of foreboding and danger.
Overall, the lyrics of "It's Not the End of the World But I Can See It From Here" offer a vague and unsettling portrayal of an impending crisis, with the singer leading a force that is both beautiful and destructive. The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, but the sense of menace remains.
Line by Line Meaning
My soldiers march tonight
I am in control and my team is making moves
In the city of your dreams
We are coming to take over what you hold dear
This beautiful army
My team is strong and we are prepared to fight
Are tearing at your seams
We are slowly breaking down your defenses
Down on your knees
You are losing this battle and are helpless
Curing this disease
We are here to fix what is wrong in your world
I'll take it all everything I see
I am ready to conquer and claim everything in sight
Oh can't you hear the symphony?
This battle is beautiful and thrilling to me
Behind these walls
We are safely watching your downfall
We'll watch it fall
We will witness your demise
As our union crumbles into hell
Our alliance is breaking apart and heading towards destruction
It's not the end of the world now baby
Your defeat is not the end of everything
So come on cry those tears
Let out your emotions about what's happening
Oh baby don't cry tonight
Do not be weak and show any signs of defeat
Because your tears they will gleam
Your vulnerability to this attack is evident
Underneath this blood red moon
This violent act is happening under the light of a menacing moon
Are deafened by your screams
Your cries are no match for our power and control
Watch what you say
Be careful of what information you reveal
I will betray
I will turn on you and reveal your secrets
My promises they will decay
My words and commitments mean nothing
I'll make amends but not today
I will try to fix things, but not until after we are victorious
I can see it from here!
I already see your downfall and it's inevitable
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