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
Lately
Lostprophets Lyrics
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A distant; a well-worn fad.
These things left to pass but I feel that I've
Seen too many, Complications; never goin' to waste my time
You might find out, never will doubt, harder to pretend.
Tell me that its worth fighting
Tell me that I don't care
Yea-eah
Go-one don't go-oo
These stations so empty
Find safety in your broken arms
A steady smile; a well worn frown.
Time gets you down but I know that you:
Seen to many complications never goin' to waste my time
You might find out never could doubt, harder to pretend.
Tell me that its worth fighting
Tell me that I don't care
Tell me that I'm all right and I don't need happiness
Yea-eah
Go-oo, don't you
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
You might find out, never could doubt harder to pretend.
Yeah
Tell me that its worth fighting
Tell me that I don't care
Tell me that. Tell me that, why you salivate
Yea-eah
A steady smile with a well-worn frown
But I know you'll be gone when I won't come down
And I sit here feelin' that you're not around
Nobodies fallen apart don't need to know what your thinkin now
Yo-ou don't
Don't
Don't
Don't
Doooon't.
In this song, Lostprophets explore the feelings of nostalgia and longing for the past. The reference to the photograph left behind serves as a symbol of the memories that have been left behind. The lyrics "These things left to pass but I feel that I've seen too many complications" express the frustration with the intricacies of life that can make one feel like they are stuck in a loop of regret and disappointment. The chorus repeats the plea to be told that life is worth fighting for and that happiness is not necessary. The line "tell me that I'm all right and I don't need happiness" suggests that the singer of the song is struggling with their mental health and needs reassurance that there is still value in their existence even if they cannot feel happy.
Line by Line Meaning
A photograph, left by my feet, reminds me of times once left behind.
I see an old photograph on the ground that reminds me of past memories that I have left behind.
A distant; a well-worn fad.
This distant thing is a well-known trend that has been around for a while.
These things left to pass but I feel that I've Seen too many, Complications; never goin' to waste my time
Even though things change and pass over time, I am not willing to waste my time dealing with complications that I have experienced before.
You might find out, never will doubt, harder to pretend.
You may eventually find out the truth, and I will never deny it. It's harder to pretend otherwise.
Tell me that its worth fighting
Please convince me that it is worth putting effort into this situation.
Tell me that I don't care
Tell me that I am not invested in this situation.
Tell me that I'm all right and I don't need happiness
Convince me that I don't need happiness to be content and okay.
Go-one don't go-oo
Please don't leave.
These stations so empty
The empty stations make me feel alone and isolated.
Find safety in your broken arms
I feel safe and comforted in your arms even though the relationship may be broken or flawed.
A steady smile; a well worn frown.
I may put on a consistent smile, but deep down, my frown is one that is familiar and has been around for a while.
Time gets you down but I know that you: Seen to many complications never goin' to waste my time You might find out never could doubt, harder to pretend.
Time can be discouraging, but despite that, I know that you have experienced many complications, and I'm not willing to waste my time dealing with it. It's hard to pretend otherwise, and you might eventually find out.
Go-oo, don't you
Please don't go.
You might find out, never could doubt harder to pretend.
It's hard to keep up a facade, and you might eventually find out the truth, which I can never deny.
Tell me that. Tell me that, why you salivate
Please explain to me why you are so attracted and invested in this situation.
A steady smile with a well-worn frown
Again, I may seem like I'm fine on the surface, but I am feeling uneasy or unhappy inside.
But I know you'll be gone when I won't come down
I am aware that you will probably leave when I'm not as high or happy as I appear to be right now.
And I sit here feelin' that you're not around
I feel lonely and like you are not around right now.
Nobodies fallen apart don't need to know what your thinkin now
No one has fallen apart, so there's no need to worry about what you are thinking or feeling.
Yo-ou don't
You don't have to explain or worry about anything.
Don't
Don't bother trying to explain or fix things.
Don't
Just let things be and don't try to intervene.
Don't
Again, please do not try to intervene or fix things.
Don't
Please let us be and don't try to interfere or help in any way.
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rehabnow
So sad for this bad, for what happened. Their music reminds me of a great time and I loved them. Hard to listen to these days but I remind myself the rest of the band deserves some love still.
Chala Chala
What happened?
D StROyer
@Chala Chala the main singer was guilty of some type of child molesting accusations...
Chala Chala
@D StROyer oh wow. When did this happen?
Southcoast Horizon
@Chala Chala bruh this was years ago shortly after the last album in 2012
Todd Johnson
Man such a tragic waste of talent. I loved lost prophets. They were big in the US. Their drummer is in Angel's and Airwaves.
Emily Clements
I miss this band i know they have been given bad rep but I think they at least should have been given a chance it’s sad to think there will never be Lostprophets again
iamsnvpplefvcts
This song brings back childhood memories 🙌🏿
MusicIlya
Words cannot describe HOW MUCH I miss Lostprophets and 2000s. That time now belongs to the ages 😭😭😭
Cheeseburger Alpha
I miss these guys :(