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
We Are Godzilla You Are Japan
Lostprophets Lyrics
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All this talk behind my back
The time is coming
The time is now for our attack
A new sun rising
A new one in your world of black
Don't try to stop this
You will break like glass
Move over son
Your time is done
The weak are trapped under our feet
The city's gone
We see you run
Cause you can't take our heat
Let's go
The only way we know
Is taking you out
Did you not understand me?
Were you not listening last time?
A new day dawning
And were taking back your life
You look so pathetic
And were taking back control
I'm sorry but we have to let you go
Move over son
Your time is done
The weak are trapped under our feet
The city's gone
We see you run
Cause you can't take our heat
Let's go
The only way we know
Is taking you out
Taking you out
The song "We Are Godzilla" by Lostprophets can be interpreted as a message of empowerment and rebellion against those who have been under the thumb of society, institutions, and individuals who holds power over them. The lyrics suggest a shift in power where the supposed weak and powerless are now rising up and taking charge.
At the beginning of the song, the singer acknowledges the negative talk and criticism they have heard about themselves, but they also declare that the time for their takeover has come. The "new sun rising" represents this transition and the "world of black" represents the oppressive force that they are up against. The singer warns their oppressors not to try and stop them because they will be easily crushed.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the dethroning of the old order and the triumph of the new. The use of the term "son" in the lyrics implies a generational change where the older and weaker generation must step down to make way for the next. The new generation is represented as strong and powerful as they stand on top of the weak who are "trapped under our feet". The city that they leave behind in ruins represents the destruction of the old regime and the birth of a new one where the song's protagonist is finally in control.
Overall, the song is an ode to those who have been oppressed, and it's a warning to those who hold power that they will not be able to hold onto it forever. It's a call to arms for the underdog to take charge and make themselves heard.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard all your whining
I have become aware of your complaining and criticism
All this talk behind my back
Your critical opinions are spread behind my back
The time is coming
The moment for our action is approaching
The time is now for our attack
The most appropriate time for our attack is this moment
A new sun rising
A new golden opportunity coming our way
A new one in your world of black
A fresh start in your bleak and hopeless world
Don't try to stop this
Do not dare to obstruct our plan
You will break like glass
You are fragile and powerless against us
Move over son
Step aside, inferior person
Your time is done
Your reign or influence is over
The weak are trapped under our feet
The vulnerable and powerless are helpless against us
The city's gone
The city is ours, we have defeated you
We see you run
We observe your cowardly retreat
Cause you can't take our heat
You cannot handle our dominance and strength
Let's go
Let's begin our attack or action
The only way we know
Our only method is to use force or aggression
Is taking you out
Is eliminating you as a threat or obstacle
Did you not understand me?
Did you not comprehend my previous statement?
Were you not listening last time?
Were you not paying attention before?
A new day dawning
A new era or period of change is emerging
And were taking back your life
We are seizing control of your existence
You look so pathetic
You appear weak and pitiful
And were taking back control
We are gaining power and authority
I'm sorry but we have to let you go
Apologies, but we must remove you from power or influence
Taking you out
Eliminating you as a threat or obstacle to us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IAN WATKINS, LEE GAZE, MICHAEL LEONARD CHIPLIN, MICHAEL RICHARD LEWIS, RICHARD JAMES OLIVER, STUART RICHARDSON
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@MicPenedor
Jesus is God & He loves you
Jesus will soon be seen by all men, women, and children up in the clouds. Jesus is returning now! Believe and be saved.
Exodus 3:14 (God speaking)
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM! hath sent me unto you.
John 8:58 (Jesus speaking)
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am!
John 10:30 (Jesus speaking)
I and my Father are one.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child and: shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
John 1:1 & 14
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
14 And the Word was made flesh (Lord Jesus), and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 8:24 (Jesus speaking)
I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
John 14:9 (Jesus speaking)
Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?
Hebrews 1:1-3, & 8 (God calls His Son "O God" because Jesus IS God in the flesh).
1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds
3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
1 John 5:7
For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
Titus 2:13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ'
Revelation 1:7
Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
Isaiah 44:6 (God speaking)
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Revelation 1:8 (Jesus speaking)
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
Revelation 22:13 (Jesus speaking)
I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
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There Are None Righteous / How To Be Saved
Romans 3:10 & 23
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Luke 5:31-32 (Jesus speaking).
31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.
32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
1 Peter 3:18 (The word “quicken” means “to make alive”)
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Acts 4:12
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast;
Lord Jesus died in our places personally to take the death punishment that sin deserves and then resurrected by the power of God. Believe this and you will have eternal life and nothing to fear.
@witnessme4352
One of the few Lostprophets songs I can still listen to guilt-free, because Jamie Oliver sings it. Jamie Oliver is awesome.
@joshstead6078
I love his chicken-parm recipe
@witnessme4352
Josh Stead That Jamie Oliver is awesome, too.
@ashliiprigmore5441
What other songs did Jamie sing lead vocals on? I only really know him to have sung this song.
@witnessme4352
Ashlii Prigmore Just this one, I think. This song is fantastic and there's no guilt involved because there's no Ian.
@ashliiprigmore5441
I do love this song, I enjoy Fakesoundofprogress and Start Something because in my head I just try to justify that he wasn't the same person then.
Jamie's a great vocalist, I wish he featured on more songs, great artist too.
Other than this song there's a really Lostprophets sounding song by Yashin called Stand Up which has none of the guilt.
@java3876
The good thing about this song is that Ian isn't actually in it much, it's mainly the assistant singer
@milamnwalker4801
Thats so funny i just told mt husband. This is my fave LP song and Ian has nothing to really do with its awesomeness
@rhyskarslake
yeah its richard oliver!!
@Bakesale59
Cellmate is Godzilla, Watkins' ass is Japan.