Their four track debut EP, ‘Mirrors’, has been produced by former SikTh members Dan Weller and Justin Hill (Enter Shikari, Haunts, Gallows), and covers a host of subjects, from party-induced-excess and temptation, to adolescent aspirations and dependency, and all this in little more than 16 minutes. However, it’s a brief blast of promise that should more than whet the appetite for what’s to come from the five-piece and serves as a ringing statement of intent.
A 12-track debut album 'All Our Kings Are Dead' was released on the 21st of July 2010, and was well-received by both critics and fans alike.
With former Johnny Truant drummer Paul Jackson (Alexisonfire, Cancer Bats, The Ghost Of A Thousand) handling artwork duties, and a forthcoming remix of ‘The Weight Of The World’ by Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins’ L’Amour La Morgue project, there’s a distinct British flavour to ‘Mirrors’.
“British music is so healthy right now, the scene here has been building for a long time,” explains singer Gustav Wood, “and to have people from some of the best bands, past and present, helping us out and digging our band is incredible.”
Having clocked up shows alongside the likes of Funeral For A Friend, Lostprophets, The Answer and We Are The Ocean already, and with a relentless touring schedule ahead of them including supporting All Time Low on their UK tour, it’s going to be near impossible to avoid Young Guns in 2011, and on the proof of 'All Our Kings Are Dead' and ‘Mirrors’, we wouldn’t advise even trying.
[1]On October 13th, Young Guns released their new song 'Learn My Lesson' after it was premiered on Zane Lowes Radio 1's show at 7.30pm.
Young Guns' new album 'Bones' is out in Feb!
Bulletproof
Young Guns Lyrics
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Hate the people we've become
In the cold, we embraced
Tell me, where did we go wrong?
Should have known from the start
You'd leave me in the dark
Then I found a spark
So tonight I'll start a fire
You're nothing like I ever knew
Somehow you can't see I'm bulletproof
So I took the long road
Went the distance to the bitter end
Can't you see I'm bulletproof?
I was blind to my fate
Walked the line and now I run
'Cause I see my mistake
Why did I let down my guard?
Should have known from the start
Like a shot right through my heart
I ignite the spark
Just to find out who you are
(Oh)
You're nothing like I ever knew
Somehow you can't see I'm bulletproof
So I took the long road
Went the distance to the bitter end
Can't you see I'm bulletproof?
Take it back
Take it back
You're goddamn right, I'm bitter
Now I'm under attack
You said my light got dimmer
I can't believe I ever loved you
You're goddamn right, I'm bitter
Sometimes we have to face things on our own
You're nothing like I ever knew
Somehow you can't see I'm bulletproof
So I took the long road
Went the distance to the bitter end
Can't you see I'm bulletproof?
So take your best shot
So take your best shot
Is that the best you've got?
Is that the best you've got?
I can't believe I ever loved you
The lyrics of Young Guns’ “Bulletproof” describe a relationship that’s taken a turn for the worse. The couple is “out of time” and “out of place,” and they “hate the people we’ve become.” They’ve grown apart and are no longer compatible, and yet they’re still embracing in the cold. The singer doesn’t understand where they went wrong, and expresses regret about not knowing that the relationship would end badly from the start. However, he’s now found a spark and he's putting his guard back up, starting a fire instead of letting the relationship continue to drag him down. The chorus reveals that he’s now impervious to his lover's attacks and can’t be hurt by them anymore. He’s bulletproof.
The second verse talks about the singer coming to terms with his mistakes in the relationship. He was “blind” to his “fate” and didn’t guard his heart like he should have. This allowed his lover to “shoot” him in the heart like a “shot right through” it. However, he’s now realizing his mistake, and has lit a new spark in order to discover who his lover truly is. He’s not the same person he used to be and he won’t let himself be hurt again.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of time, out of place
Feeling lost and disconnected from where we are in life.
Hate the people we've become
Dislike who we have turned into as a result of the choices we've made.
In the cold, we embraced
Despite the coldness and distance between us, we came together.
Tell me, where did we go wrong?
Asking for clarity and insight into what happened to cause our current problems.
Should have known from the start
You'd leave me in the dark
Then I found a spark
So tonight I'll start a fire
Realizing that someone was not trustworthy from the beginning, but finding motivation and inspiration to take control and change things.
You're nothing like I ever knew
Somehow you can't see I'm bulletproof
So I took the long road
Went the distance to the bitter end
Can't you see I'm bulletproof?
Feeling strong and invincible despite others' attempts to bring us down, but also feeling misunderstood and underappreciated for this strength.
I was blind to my fate
Walked the line and now I run
'Cause I see my mistake
Why did I let down my guard?
Realizing too late that we made a mistake and allowed ourselves to become vulnerable.
Like a shot right through my heart
I ignite the spark
Just to find out who you are
(Oh)
Being hurt deeply by someone and then finding a newfound desire to learn more about them so they can be better understood.
Take it back
Take it back
You're goddamn right, I'm bitter
Now I'm under attack
You said my light got dimmer
I can't believe I ever loved you
You're goddamn right, I'm bitter
Sometimes we have to face things on our own
Feeling angry and defensive towards someone who hurt us, and realizing that sometimes we have to move on alone.
So take your best shot
So take your best shot
Is that the best you've got?
Is that the best you've got?
I can't believe I ever loved you
Challenging someone to do their worst, and realizing how foolish it was to have cared for them in the first place.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: SIMON MITCHELL, BENJAMIN LLOYD JOLLIFFE, DAVID BENDETH, FRASER MACLEOD TAYLOR, GUSTAV TOMAS WOOD, JOHN STUART TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MonkeyTurtle100
Fuck me the production has a really good style to it
Zechariah Rogers
I love how these guys get even better each album. ✌🏻️🎸🎶💯💯😜💯💯
Freda L
Wasn't sure what to expect but I genuinely LOVE this song.
I usually lose interest as bands evolve and change their sound but I'm still loving every single song YG put out!
I realize Ones and Zeroes was released late but I can't believe it's already been a year and they're already releasing new music. Not complaining one bit!
Young Guns
Cheers for all your comments people! Go on and share this around, thanks so much – YG
Brian Yanke
Just recently started listening to you guys in depth...very impressed! Keep up the great work!
Stephanie Wood
Young Guns I
Mr lvl
Young Guns yeah
and 95 % of those comments are about clash of champions 2016
SM DEVIL X
good song
blackbird71
cheers from Czech Republic! :-) :D
Georgina
When I saw them in October (which was brilliant) Gustav said that they were going to have an album out exactly one year after ones and zeros as payback for being in America for a while, looks like it's going to happen!
This song is damn Good too, great to hear some new stuff from them!