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
Sweet Dreams My LA Ex
Lostprophets Lyrics
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'Cause there's nothing left to prove now
Hey, Hang your red gloves up
Baby, No-one cares but you
What planet are you from
Accuse me of things that I never done
Listen to you carrying on
Cheating another love song.
If I we're in your shoes
I'd whisper before I shout
Can't you stop playing that record again
Find somebody else to talk about
If I were in your shoes
I'd worry of the effects
You've had your say but now its my turn
Sweet dreams my L.A Ex.
We've had it on full steam
'Til the light comes back to you now
Hey, Is it all it seems
Is it all you dreamed and more
What planet are you from
Accuse me of things that I never done
Listen to you carrying on
Cheating another love song.
If I we're in your shoes
I'd whisper before I shout
Can't you stop playing that record again
Find somebody else to talk about
If I were in your shoes
I'd worry of the effects
You've had your say but now its my turn
Sweet dreams my L.A Ex.
Does it make you feel the man
Pointing the finger because you can
I spare it loud and clear
Baby, That tongues not welcome around here.
You turned the city round (L.A Ex)
Do you think I give a damn (L.A Ex)
Do you think that I'm the fairer (S-E-X)
Sweet dreams my L.A Ex.
If I we're in your shoes
I'd whisper before I shout
Can't you stop playing that record again
Find somebody else to talk about
If I were in your shoes
I'd worry of the effects
You've had your say but now its my turn
Sweet dreams my L.A Ex.
In "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex" by Lostprophets, the lyrics can be interpreted as the lead singer addressing his ex-girlfriend who is still holding onto their past relationship and causing drama in his life. The opening lines "Hang your red gloves up, 'cause there's nothing left to prove now" suggest that she should let go of her desire to fight and let the past be the past. He then accuses her of accusing him of things he never did and cheating on him with someone else's love song.
The chorus, "If I were in your shoes, I'd whisper before I shout," shows that the singer believes in handling conflict in a more restrained manner rather than blowing up and causing a scene. He urges her to stop talking about him and move on. The bridge "Does it make you feel the man, Pointing the finger because you can" highlights the singer's frustration with his ex's constant accusations and blaming. He ends the song by saying that he does not care about her actions and hopes that she has sweet dreams, signifying that he has moved on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Hang your red gloves up
It's time to surrender and give up the fight
'Cause there's nothing left to prove now
There's no point in continuing to argue or try to prove anything
Baby, No-one cares but you
Nobody else is invested in this anymore, it's just you
What planet are you from
Expressing confusion and disbelief in response to the other person's behavior
Accuse me of things that I never done
Feeling wrongfully blamed or accused
Listen to you carrying on
Tuning out the other person's ranting and raving
Cheating another love song
Not caring about the other person's feelings, and possibly being unfaithful
If I we're in your shoes
Imagining what it would be like to be in the other person's position
I'd whisper before I shout
Choosing to communicate calmly instead of getting angry and defensive
Can't you stop playing that record again
Tired of hearing the other person's repetitive complaints
Find somebody else to talk about
Suggesting that the other person should move on from this topic
I'd worry of the effects
Considering how one's own actions and words might impact the other person
You've had your say but now its my turn
Feeling like it's time to have one's own voice and opinion heard
Sweet dreams my L.A Ex.
Saying goodbye to the other person and hoping they find closure and peace in their past relationship
We've had it on full steam
Things have been intense and passionate between the two partners
Til the light comes back to you now
Hoping that the other person can find happiness again after this break-up
Is it all it seems
Questioning whether the other person is being genuine or not
Is it all you dreamed and more
Doubting whether the other person is truly happy or satisfied
Does it make you feel the man
Wondering if the other person's behavior is an attempt to assert their dominance or superiority
Pointing the finger because you can
Accusing the other person of blaming them unfairly just because they can
I spare it loud and clear
Making it clear that the other person's behavior is not welcome or appreciated
Baby, That tongues not welcome around here
Not allowing the other person to continue speaking poorly or negatively
You turned the city round (L.A Ex)
Acknowledging the positive impact the other person had, but now moving on
Do you think I give a damn (L.A Ex)
Not caring about the other person's past accomplishments or connections
Do you think that I'm the fairer (S-E-X)
Implying that the other person sees them as just a sexual object or conquest
Sweet dreams my L.A Ex.
Repeating the goodbye message and wishing the other person well in the future
Contributed by Dylan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
darkflame016
yea does anyone have an mp3 to this. i really want this on my ipod!
Jessica
I Prefer This To The One By Rachel Stevens! awsome song :D
helenarohan
Didn't Ian imply on an interview that he thought she was terrible? :')
Glamagal2009
awesome
Axel Gaspar
So.. I heard Rachel Stevens make a cover of this song
Cream Corn
this kills the original
Joe Nixon
rachel stevens version is a classic pop track this isnt that good
tuboidex
@jennimur a tube catcher or google "lostprophets demos" and thats all
Ben Appleby
No... just no.
Pinkie Pie
@sarzcat HE'S MINE. ~Admin:Luna~