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
The Dead
Lostprophets Lyrics
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A thousand heartbeats will be silenced this way
Well no one listens to words I say
No one cares about anything
The revolution's dying fast
Now set the throne upon this man
Don't say what you want
You can take it away
I won't give up inside
You can put us on trial
And sentence us all to death
Here we go!
One, two, three, four!
You'll fuckin' hear us sing
This! Is!
The one we're fighting for
This! Is!
The one we're living!
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
Oh can you hear them screaming?
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
The dead! The dead!
So tell me, officer
How does it feel
When evil horsemen cause so much -
Catastrophe!
When everything around me falls
The battled man comes through these halls
The punishment by my revenge
With gasoline!
So say what you want
There's a thorn in my side
You can take it away
...I won't inside
You can put us on trial
And sentence us all to death
Here we go!
You fucking hypocrite!
[screaming]
This! Is!
The one we're fighting for
This! Is!
The one we're living!
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
Oh can you hear them screaming?
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
The dead! The dead!
I saw what it takes...
[screaming]
So count and troubles falling me...
[screaming]
So count your, world is falling down...
[screaming]
Ah-ha-hahaaaa Haa-haaooow
[screaming]
This one is, this one is, this one is, yeah...
One, two, three, go!
This! Is!
The one we're fighting for
This! Is!
The one we're living!
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
Oh can you hear them screaming?
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
Oh can you hear them screaming?
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
Oh can you hear them screaming?
Whoah-whoa-oh-whoah-oh!
Oh can you hear them?
This! Is!
The one we're fighting for
The lyrics of Lostprophets' song The Dead portray feelings of frustration and anger towards society's indifference to issues that affect people's lives. The song starts with a powerful image of a hate grenade, which the singer pulls, implying that they aim to destroy the hatred and misunderstanding that surround them. The line "No one listens to words I say, no one cares about anything" shows the singer's feeling of helplessness towards the lack of attention people pay to important issues. The revolution mentioned in the song is losing its power, and the people have not been able to bring about the change they desire.
The chorus is forceful and suggests that they will continue to fight despite the obstacles that come their way. The repetition of "This is the one we're fighting for, this is the one we're living!" highlights the importance of the cause they are fighting for, and the line "Oh can you hear them screaming?" is a call to unite and fight for change. The song ends with the repetition of this chorus, emphasizing the determination and passion of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I pulled the pin on our hate grenade today
I initiated a plan to cause harm to someone I hate today
A thousand heartbeats will be silenced this way
My actions will lead to the death of many people
Well no one listens to words I say
I feel like no one pays attention to what I say
No one cares about anything
I feel like no one cares about anything anymore
The revolution's dying fast
The revolution that we started is losing momentum and disappearing fast
Now set the throne upon this man
Now it's time to punish the one who is responsible for our problems
Don't say what you want
Don't express your opinions
Cuz there's a thorn in my side
I am feeling irritated and annoyed
You can take it away
You can try to make me feel better
I won't give up inside
But I won't change my mind on this issue
You can put us on trial
You can judge us for what we have done
And sentence us all to death
And punish us by executing us
This! Is!
This is what we believe in
The one we're fighting for
This is what we are fighting for
The one we're living!
This is what we live for
Oh can you hear them screaming?
Can you hear the voices of the dead people we have caused?
The dead! The dead!
The dead people who are the result of our actions
So tell me, officer
I am addressing a law enforcement officer
How does it feel
How does it feel to be in this position?
When evil horsemen cause so much -
When people who are evil and cause destruction
Catastrophe!
cause a huge disaster
When everything around me falls
When all my hopes and expectations crumble
The battled man comes through these halls
The person who has survived through many difficulties walks through these corridors
The punishment by my revenge
I am seeking revenge by punishing the offender
With gasoline!
I plan to use gasoline as a weapon
You fucking hypocrite!
You are an insincere person who contradicts your own statements
I saw what it takes...
I have witnessed what is necessary to accomplish something
So count and troubles falling me...
I am going through a lot of problems
So count your, world is falling down...
Your world is also falling apart
Ah-ha-hahaaaa Haa-haaooow
This is a cry of pain
One, two, three, go!
This is the start of the action
Contributed by Aiden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MegamanZ9000
I appreciate your effort into separating this specific track from the entire album and posting it here. Thanks!
StoryoftheYear02
Thanks for posting these bonus songs.
sparkling shadows
Should've played this shit outside the court house>:)