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
Reptilia
Lostprophets Lyrics
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"Tell us a story
I know you're not boring"
I was afraid that you would not insist.
"You sound so sleepy
just take this, now leave me"
If I'm going too fast
You're in a strange part of our town...
Yeah, the night's not over
You're not trying hard enough,
Our lives are changing lanes
You ran me off the road,
The wait is over
I'm now taking over,
You're no longer laughing
I'm not drowning fast enough.
Now every time that I look at myself
"I thought I told you
this world is not for you"
The room is on fire as she's fixing her hair
"you sound so angry
just calm down, you found me"
I said please don't slow me down
If I'm going too fast
You're in a strange part of our town...
Yeah, the night's not over
You're not trying hard enough,
Our lives are changing lanes
You ran me off the road,
The wait is over
I'm now taking over,
You're no longer laughing
I'm not drowning fast enough.
The lyrics of Lostprophets' song Reptilia tell the story of an intense and turbulent relationship between two people. The opening lines suggest that the singer has entered a room and has caught the attention of another person who wants them to tell a story. The singer admits to being reluctant at first, but eventually agrees to share something. The second verse takes on a darker tone, with the singer describing feeling "run off the road" and as if they're drowning too quickly. The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the intense feelings of the singer in the moment.
The bridge of the song takes on more of an introspective tone, with the singer looking at themselves and recalling that they were warned that "this world is not for you." The juxtaposition of this line with the earlier line "tell us a story" suggests that the singer may have been seen as an outsider or "other" in the world they were living in. The final verses repeat the chorus, with the singer taking control and "taking over" as the other person is no longer laughing. The song ends with a sense of finality, as the singer has resolved to leave their tumultuous relationship behind.
Line by Line Meaning
He seemed impressed by the way you came in.
He was impressed by your entrance and wants to hear your story.
"Tell us a story
I know you're not boring"
Please share something interesting and captivating with us.
I was afraid that you would not insist.
I feared that you would give up easily and not pursue me further.
"You sound so sleepy
just take this, now leave me"
You appear uninterested, please take this and go away.
I said please don't slow me down
If I'm going too fast
You're in a strange part of our town...
Please don't impede my progress, if I'm moving too quickly, you are in an unfamiliar part of town.
Yeah, the night's not over
You're not trying hard enough,
Our lives are changing lanes
You ran me off the road,
The wait is over
I'm now taking over,
You're no longer laughing
I'm not drowning fast enough.
The night is young and you're not putting in enough effort, our lives are taking a different path and you've disrupted mine. The wait for me to take charge is over and you're no longer finding my struggles amusing. I am not failing fast enough for your liking.
Now every time that I look at myself
"I thought I told you
this world is not for you"
Whenever I reflect on myself, I remember telling you that this world is not accommodating to you.
The room is on fire as she's fixing her hair
"you sound so angry
just calm down, you found me"
She is in the process of fixing her hair while the room appears to be in chaos. You sound very upset, please relax, you've already met me.
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JorianSpiderwell666
I can't believe they even did a cover of my favorite song in the first place.
@dragonninja420
Do you plan to upload
Dirty Little Heart" (acoustic live at Union Chapel) & "For He's a Jolly Good Felon" (L'Amour la Morgue Rinse and ReFix Edition) from the For He’s A Jolly Good Felon Single
Bring ‘Em’ Down (Acoustic) & We Bring An Arsenal (Acoustic) from Weapons US deluxe edition?
@cheeseburgeralpha7601
Yes.
@jmathis2aug
Check out cry me a river also. Another cover thats better thsn the original
@jmathis2aug
One of those songs that are way better than the original. Lostprophets were kings of B sides and covers. Not to mention the gods of intro outros.
@alexeymitroshin795
👍