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
Sunshine
Lostprophets Lyrics
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You'll find me
Find me doing fine
Where the sun don't shine
Tear the love inside
That binds me
Binds me to your kind
Oh that sun won't shine
I could walk away
From the light of day
And i'll be happy in the dark
Disassemble in the parts
That you made
That you save
I will be the one
Underneath the sun
I want to close all the doors
Survive under my floors
I betrayed
Your decayed
All the time i gave
Was just another you to put my heart in its grave
Listen to what i say
Where the sun don't shine
You'll find me
Find me doing fine
Where the sun don't shine
Tear the love inside
That binds me
Binds me to your kind
Oh that sun won't shine
I want to watch you crawl
Cry a waterfall
Revenge will never be alright
But I'm dancing in the night
Just to play one more game
Stories that i weave
Just don't anger me
Cause once my teeth is in your skin
I can bite you into sin
Disarrayed
Now you are plagued
All the time i gave
Was just another you to put my heart in its grave
Listen to what i say
Where the sun don't shine
You'll find me
Find me doing fine
Where the sun don't shine
Tear the love inside
That binds me
Binds me to your kind
Oh that sun won't shine
(Where the sun don't shine)
Where the sun don't shine
You'll find me
Find me doing fine
Where the sun don't shine
Tear the love inside
That binds me
Binds me to your kind
Oh that sun won't shine
Ohhh no
The lyrics to Lostprophets' song "Sunshine" depict a feeling of being disconnected and unable to fit into the mainstream. The opening line of "Where the sun don't shine, you'll find me" suggests a hidden or unknown place where the singer feels more comfortable, away from the spotlight or expectations of others. As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a sense of betrayal and of being used by someone who has caused pain and now must face the consequences as the singer weaves stories and exacts revenge.
The line "I could walk away from the light of day, and I'll be happy in the dark" further emphasizes the desire to be away from what is expected and mainstream. The phrase "disassemble in the parts that you made" suggests a willingness to break down the constructs that have been put in place by others, possibly to fit in a certain mold.
Overall, the song seems to express a yearning to be free from external expectations, to find solace in a hidden place away from the norm, but also a desire to seek revenge on those who have hurt the singer in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Where the sun don't shine
I am not where I am supposed to be and you won't be able to find me easily.
You'll find me
If you look hard enough in the darkness, you may find me.
Find me doing fine
I am doing okay despite my absence in plain sight.
Tear the love inside
I need to end your hold over me and find my own way.
That binds me
You have kept me tied up in your own world for too long.
Binds me to your kind
I have grown tired of being a part of a life I do not belong in.
Oh that sun won't shine
This darkness is where I find comfort and clarity, and the brightness of the sun does not interest me anymore.
I could walk away
I have the power to leave this life behind on my own terms.
From the light of day
I want to escape the reality of the outside world.
And i'll be happy in the dark
Finding contentment in solitude is more important than fitting in with others.
Disassemble in the parts
I want to break down and destroy the parts of my life that are holding me back.
That you made
You are partly responsible for my unhappiness and I want to fix that.
That you saved
You thought you were helping, but your actions actually made things worse for me.
I will be the one
I am determined to find my own path and be independent.
Underneath the sun
I no longer wish to hide away in the shadows.
I want to close all the doors
I need to shut out the outside world and focus on myself.
Survive under my floors
I need to create a solid foundation for myself to live and thrive upon.
I betrayed
I went against what was expected of me and broke free.
Your decayed
I no longer want to be a part of your broken world that is decaying and falling apart.
All the time i gave
I invested too much into a life that wasn't mine and it led to my own downfall.
Was just another you to put my heart in its grave
The love and affection I gave you only led to my own heartbreak and destruction.
Listen to what i say
I have something important to say and I need your attention.
I want to watch you crawl
I want you to realize the pain you caused me and suffer as I once did.
Cry a waterfall
I want you to feel the weight of your actions and the tears that came with it.
Revenge will never be alright
Despite my anger and pain, I know that seeking revenge is not the answer.
But I'm dancing in the night
I may not have revenge, but I can still enjoy the freedom of the night without fear.
Just to play one more game
I have fought long and hard and I will celebrate with one last battle for my own satisfaction.
Stories that i weave
I have created narratives for myself that may not have been true, but helped me survive.
Just don't anger me
I am on the edge and if you push me too far I will lash out.
Cause once my teeth is in your skin
I have the power to hurt you and leave a lasting impact.
I can bite you into sin
My actions can have a domino effect on your own life that can lead you down a dark path.
Disarrayed
I have caused chaos in my own life and those around me.
Now you are plagued
My influence has affected you in a way that only I can fix.
Contributed by Oliver E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mahdi Ashraf Mahir
The more I hear of their songs, the more I get heartbroken by what Ian did.
ajr
I'm with you 😔
Bex Kite
first song i heard by them, was instantly in love <3 one of there best records, sooo should of been on the betrayed :/
Duke 2go
What album is this from? I love this song too
Bex Kite
@Duke 2go was never released as apart of an album x
go2hell746
it was actually. but only on the japanese version of the betrayed
vxxe
Awsome :D
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