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
To Hell We Ride
Lostprophets Lyrics
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With you it's never good enough
Because you want the stuff that could change your future
You're lost amongst a sea of chance
And now the more you dance
Just gets you sinking deeper
You don't know what you're striving for
Never seem to try
It's too early
Don't live your life
Just keep on moving
It's time to
Ride!
Ride!
Ride!
Now it's time to
Everything seems tempting
But nothing comes for free
I've often wonder how you drive
When the road's too dark to see
It's too early
It's time to
Ride!
Ride!
Ride!
Now it's time to
We light the fire to watch it burn
But when it comes your turn
All that's left is embers
You ran this race with no ill heart
You're right back at the start
You'd already lost it
It's OK, don't apologize
You don't know what you're striving for
Never seem to try
It's too early
Don't live your life
Just keep on moving
It's time to
Ride!
Ride!
Ride!
Now it's time to
Everything seems tempting
But nothing comes for free
I've often wonder how you drive
When the road's too dark to see
It's too early
It's time to
Ride!
Ride!
Ride!
Now it's time to
Everything feels tempting
When you don't know what to be
I often wonder how you feel
When you're lying next to me
It's too early
It's time to
Yeah, yeah its all gone
Yeah, yeah after all that's done
Yeah, I will stay
Ride!
You know its not enough
The song "To Hell We Ride" by Lostprophets is a powerful message warning about the consequences of one's actions in life. The lyrics reflect on the notion that some people are never satisfied with what they have and always strive for more. The singer in the song is in a state of constant dissatisfaction, always looking for something to change his future. The lyrics suggest that this person is lost in a sea of chance and the more he tries, the more he sinks deeper.
The song advises that it's okay not to know what one is striving for and it's never too early to live one's life. The chorus repeatedly calls for the singer to ride, which could be interpreted as a call for him to take action and move forward, even if he's unsure about where he's going. The song also speaks to the idea that there are consequences for one's actions, and that sometimes it's too late to fix things. The line "We light the fire to watch it burn, but when it comes your turn, all that's left is embers" suggests that the singer has already lost what he was searching for and must face the consequences of his actions.
The song's final lines are "Yeah, yeah, it's all gone. Yeah, yeah, after all that's done. Yeah, I will stay. Ride! You know it's not enough." These lines could mean that even though the singer has lost everything he was striving for, he won't give up and will continue to strive for more. The song is a powerful reminder that one's actions have consequences, and that it's important to be mindful of the choices we make.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ride!)
Start riding!
With you it's never good enough
You're always unsatisfied with what you have.
Because you want the stuff that could change your future
You desire things that will have a significant impact on your life.
You're lost amongst a sea of chance
You feel lost in the midst of all the opportunities that come your way.
And now the more you dance
Despite trying to find your way, the more you struggle.
Just gets you sinking deeper
Your struggle is only making things worse for you.
It's OK, don't apologize
You don't need to feel remorseful for your current situation.
You don't know what you're striving for
You're not sure what goals you should be working towards.
Never seem to try
You don't make much of an effort to change your situation.
It's too early
It's not the right time.
Don't live your life
Don't settle for mediocrity, keep striving for more.
Just keep on moving
Keep trying to find your way, don't give up.
Ride!
Keep riding!
Everything seems tempting
You feel drawn to many different possibilities.
But nothing comes for free
Everything comes at a cost.
I've often wonder how you drive
I'm not sure how you navigate through life.
When the road's too dark to see
When things get difficult and you don't know what to do.
We light the fire to watch it burn
We often create problems for ourselves, even though we know the consequences.
But when it comes your turn
When you have to face those problems.
All that's left is embers
There's nothing significant left.
You ran this race with no ill heart
You didn't have any malice or bad intentions.
You're right back at the start
You haven't made any real progress.
You'd already lost it
You never really had it in the first place.
Everything feels tempting
You're still tempted by different paths.
When you don't know what to be
When you're struggling to find your identity or purpose.
I often wonder how you feel
I'm curious about your emotional state.
When you're lying next to me
When you're most vulnerable and honest with me.
Yeah, yeah its all gone
You've lost everything.
Yeah, yeah after all that's done
After everything you've been through.
Yeah, I will stay
I'll still be here for you.
You know its not enough
You know deep down that you need more.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IAN WATKINS, LEE GAZE, MICHAEL LEONARD CHIPLIN, MICHAEL RICHARD LEWIS, RICHARD JAMES OLIVER, STUART RICHARDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@enri1_v
LYRICS
Well alright.
With you it's never good enough, because you want the stuff
that could change your future
Your life's amongst a sea of chance and now the more
you dance it just gets you sinking deeper
It's OK, don't apologize
You don't know what your striving for
and you never seem to try.
It's too early, go live your life
Keep on moving, it's time to
Ride, Ride, Ride
Now it's time to...
Ride, Ride, Ride
Everything seems tempting
but nothing comes for free
I often wonder how you drive,
when the road's too dark to see
It's too early, it's time to...
Ride, Ride, Ride
Relight the fire to watch it burn,
but when it comes
your turn, all that's left is embers...
You ran this race with no real heart,
you're right
back at the start, you'd already lost it...
It's OK, don't apologize
You don't know what you're striving for
and you never seem to try.
It's too early, go live your life
Keep on moving, it's time to
Ride, Ride, Ride
Now it's time to...
Ride, Ride, Ride
Everything seems tempting
but nothing comes for free
I often wonder how you drive,
when the road's too dark to see
It's too early, it's time to
Ride, Ride, Ride
Everything feels tempting,
when you don't know who to be
I often wonder how you feel,
when you're laying next to me
It's too early, it's time to
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
It's all road
Yeah, Yeah
And after all I've done
Yeah, Yeah
no answers.
(ride, ride, ride)
you know it's not enough
you know it's not enough
you know it's not enough.
@adarshsoad
Lyrics
We'll ride
With you it's never good enough
Because you want the stuff that could change your future
You're lost amongst a sea of chance
And now the more you dance, just gets you sinking deeper
It's ok, don't apologize
You don't know what your striving for
And you never seem to try
It's too early, go live your life
Keep on moving, it's time to
Ride, ride, ride
Now it's time to
Ride, ride, ride
Everything seems tempting
But nothing comes for free
I often wonder how you drive
When the road's too dark to see
It's too early, it's time to
Ride, ride, ride
Relight the fire to watch it burn
But when it comes your turn
All that's left is embers
You ran this race with no real heart
You're right back at the start
You'd already lost it
It's ok, don't apologize
You don't know what you're striving for
And you never seem to try
It's too early, go live your life
Keep on moving, it's time to
Ride, ride, ride
Now it's time to
Ride, ride, ride
Everything seems tempting
But nothing comes for free
I often wonder how you drive
When the road's too dark to see
It's too early, it's time to
Ride, ride, ride
Everything feels tempting
When you don't know who to be
I often wonder how you feel
When you're laying next to me
It's too early, it's time to
Yeah, yeah, yeah
So what?
Yeah, yeah
After all that time
Yeah, yeah
No answers
You know it's not enough
You know it's not enough
You know it's not enough
@Ronlei
Well alright.
With you it's never good enough, because you want the stuff
That could change your future
Your life's amongst a sea of chance and now the more
You dance it just gets you sinking deeper
It's OK, don't apologize
You don't know what your striving for
And you never seem to try.
It's too early, go live your life
Keep on moving, it's time to
Ride, Ride, Ride
Now it's time to...
Ride, Ride, Ride
Everything seems tempting
But nothing comes for free
I often wonder how you drive,
When the road's too dark to see
It's too early, it's time to...
Ride, Ride, Ride
Relight the fire to watch it burn,
But when it comes
Your turn, all that's left is embers...
You ran this race with no real heart,
You're right
Back at the start, you'd already lost it...
It's OK, don't apologize
You don't know what you're striving for
And you never seem to try.
It's too early, go live your life
Keep on moving, it's time to
Ride, Ride, Ride
Now it's time to...
Ride, Ride, Ride
Everything seems tempting
But nothing comes for free
I often wonder how you drive,
When the road's too dark to see
It's too early, it's time to
Ride, Ride, Ride
Everything feels tempting,
When you don't know who to be
I often wonder how you feel,
When you're laying next to me
It's too early, it's time to
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
It's all road
Yeah, Yeah
And after all I've done
Yeah, Yeah
No answers.
(Ride, ride, ride)
You know it's not enough
You know it's not enough
You know it's not enough.
@art_faith
Imho, the new ones have quite questionable music... The "Underground" one has (sorted by subjective awesomeness):
- For race:
1. BT - Kimosabe
2. Element Eighty - Broken Promises
3. Blindside - Swallow
4. Static-X - The Only
5. Story Of The Year - And The Hero Will Drown
6. Rancid - Out Of Control
7. Lostprophets - To Hell We Ride
9. Jerk - Sucked In
10. Hotwire - Invisible
- For garage:
1. Mystikal - Smashing the Gas
2. Dilated Peoples - Who's Who
@ezen-harttjonathaniberion8227
One of the best tracks in one of the best albums I've ever heard. So sad Ian brought the band down and buried this masterpiece with him. I hate knowing that even Spotify won't include it in their platform again.
@FoxCunt
From what I've read it's not on Spotify just due to license issues, not ian. For whatever reason there's only one album on there so yeah
@FatalBoxers2023
This really sucked, like i was hearing music and all of a sudden the song was gone
@ArthurLopes39
@@FoxCunt They're all gone now. Spotify still had Weapons up until sometime last year but that is too wiped out, though their Spotify artist page still sells their CDs for some reason.
@huskerdude1227
All of their albums are available on Spotify UK.
@ArcaneTricksterRS
Brings tears to my eyes after playing the game 8 years ago... What amazing songs, ride, broken promises, the only, hero will drown... Good times... Childhood times...
@jumper7188
18 years now
@hernandez5579
Brings tears to my eyes after reading your comment 8 years ago...
@tigresalas3574
We are getting olddd
@genioversity4955
Born too SLOWWW