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
Wait
Lostprophets Lyrics
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I wanted us to be,
1 week today,
Since you last spoke to me,
And I'm sorry for what happened,
But I want you now to see,
That I'm changing all my action,
I don't want to set you free.
And I'll wait here on my own,
And I'll wait for you to see,
All the time I've spent alone now,
Won't comfort me.
Always, all ways,
I want to see this through,
2 weeks 4 days,
Since I last spoke to you,
I guess I'm trying to say I'm sorry,
I can't change what I have done,
Maybe apart of you still loves me,
Maybe apart of you was wrong.
And I'll wait here on my own,
And I'll wait for you to see,
All the times I've spent alone now,
Won't comfort me.
And I'll wait here for you,
And I'll wait here for you,
And through everything you do,
I'll still wait, I'll still wait.
And I'll wait here for you,
And I'll wait here for you,
And through everything you do,
I'll still wait.
And I'll wait here for you,
And I'll wait here for you,
And through everything you do,
I'll still wait, I'll wait.
In "Wait", Lostprophets' lead singer Ian Watkins is singing about his desire to be with someone whom he has hurt in the past. He emphasizes his regret and his willingness to make a change, pleading for another chance. The song is filled with longing and waiting, the singer waiting for his love to see that his intentions are pure.
The repetition of "always, all ways" in the chorus is significant. It's an example of wordplay, and it showcases the singer's determination to be with his love all ways. He uses the phrase to emphasize his dedication and the fact that he wants this relationship to succeed more than anything else.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges his past mistakes and apologizes for them, but he also acknowledges that he can not change what he has done. He is aware that he can't force his love to forgive him, but he is willing to wait for his love to come around and see that he is indeed changing for the better.
Overall, "Wait" is a deeply emotional song that captures the desire to be with someone who has been hurt and the willingness to make amends and wait for that person's forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Always, All ways, I wanted us to be,
I've always wanted to be with you in every way.
1 week today, Since you last spoke to me,
It's been a week since we talked and I miss you.
And I'm sorry for what happened, But I want you now to see,
I'm sorry for what I did, but I want you to know that I'm changing.
That I'm changing all my action, I don't want to set you free.
I'm doing everything I can to change and keep you with me.
And I'll wait here on my own, And I'll wait for you to see,
I'll wait for you to realize how much I love you, even if it means being alone.
All the times I've spent alone now, Won't comfort me.
Being alone doesn't make me feel better, only being with you can do that.
Always, all ways, I want to see this through,
I want to stay with you forever.
2 weeks 4 days, Since I last spoke to you,
It's been almost three weeks since we talked and I still miss you.
I guess I'm trying to say I'm sorry, I can't change what I have done,
I know I messed up and I can't take it back, but I'm sorry.
Maybe apart of you still loves me, Maybe apart of you was wrong.
Perhaps you still love me, maybe your decision to leave was a mistake.
And I'll wait here for you, And through everything you do, I'll still wait, I'll still wait.
No matter what you decide, I'll be here ready to wait for you.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dolos
I've always wondered what the demos sounded like. Thanks for posting this
DragonNinja420
🤟🎸🤘
Jmathis732AuG
Where did these demos come from???
Jmathis732AuG
I hate Ian but this band still means everrtthkng to me