C’mon…it’s taken me 4 days of countdown before I mentioned the boys 🙂
This was never released as a single so is not as well known, but is an awesome tune. Listen & love or GTFO….
“Get Uppppppp”
Take, take, take, all my time, all my company
Take everything from me
Fake, fake, fake all these things that you say to me
Nothing that I want to believe
I think the time has come to set it straight
I need to change this frequency
‘Cause everyone just says the same old thing to me
Get up!
Get up!
Your shattered crown, it drags me down
‘Cause there’s no sun when you’re around
Your righteous lies, you slip and slide
Now I want you to just
(Fade out)
Static in my stereo man
(Fade out)
A new transmission’s calling, here we go!
Say, say, say anything that you want to me
I’m still not gonna agree
I’m not gonna be a part, be a part of this
I’m not what you want me to be.
Because I need some time to set this straight
I’m gonna forward everything I say
Tell everyone to say the same old thing to me.
Get up!
Your shattered crown, it drags me down
‘Cause there’s no sun when you’re around
Your righteous lies, you slip and slide
Now I want you to just
(Fade out)
Static in my stereo man
(Fade out)
A new transmission’s calling…
A new transmission’s calling, here we go!
Woah… A new transmission
Woah… A new transmission
Your shattered crown, it drags me down
’cause theres no sun when you’re around
Your righteous lies, you slip and slide
Now I want you to just
(Fade out)
Static in my stereo man
(Fade out)
A new transmission’s calling…
Change the channel, flick the switches
A new transmission’s calling
A new transmission’s calling, here we go!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have seen Lostprophets latest video getting played a lot on Kerrang!, Scuzz, MTVRocks…
‘For He’s A Jolly Good Felon’ is the 3rd single to be taken from The Betrayed.
ABSOLUTE QUALITY VID! 🙂
Simon, don’t stop with all the lying.
‘Cause we know where your from,
you get along by taking things that don’t belong to you.
So can you feel it?
Oh when you steel it!
All that adrenalin, living in sin,
and you can sell it off for half the price!
Oh what would your mother say?
We take to get along,
we’re holding on, we’re holding on,
and all these estates we’re on,
everyone’s singing!
Mikey, oh where’d you get those Nikes?
‘Cause I know you ain’t got, the notes to drop.
Left alone you’d take the fucking lot!
Not succeding, nothing to believe in.
Cause it will all go wrong, everything’s gone.
Now your future is on the roll of a dice,
and that’s the price that you pay!
We take to get along,
we’re holding on, we’re holding on,
and all these estates we’re on,
everyone’s singing!
We don’t need anyone!
We’re holding on, we’re holding on,
all the police are wrong,
so we’re still singing.
7 days a week, patrolling all these streets.
I try to stop, but I can’t help it.
I know you call me weak, my future is oblique.
I take to get along, cause I still need it.
We take to get along,
we’re holding on, we’re holding on,
and all these estates we’re on,
everyone’s still singing!
We take to get along,
we’re holding on, we’re holding on,
and all these estates we’re on,
everyone’s singing!
We don’t need anyone!
We’re holding on, we’re holding on!
We don’t need anyone!
Everyone’s singing.
We don’t need anyone!
We’re holding on, we’re holding on!
We don’t need anyone!
‘Cause we’re still singing.
SCREENCAPS
G.I.M.P. right the fuck now
GUHHHHHHHHHHHHH
THIS SHOULD BE FUCKING ILLEGAL
RAWR!!
Ian. Up against the wall in an alleyway. This ones for you wifey….
SWEAT PANTS!!!!!! :O
All screencaps belong to this site. Donut be thieving, kai?
This will be a weekly chart of the Top 10 songs of the week. Some old, some brand new..all awesome.
I promise not to put Lostprophets at Number 1 every week. *
* HA! I PROMISE NOTHING OF THE SORT!
LW = Last Weeks position
WC = Number of weeks in chart.
1: For He’s A Jolly Good Felon – Lostprophets
LW (NE) WC (1)
IDK, some Welsh chavs……
2: Giving Up The Gun – Vampire Weekend
LW (NE) WC (1)
New York’s hippest band are back with another cool track. Video features Li’l Jon, RZA, Joe Jonas & Jake Gyllenhaal.
3: Thumper – Enter Shikari
LW (NE) WC (1)
OI OIIIIIIIIIII
This drives us fucking mental. In a very good way……
4: Hollywood – Marina & The Diamonds
LW (NE) WC (1)
Hollywood infected your brain…
This song has infected mine. I’m a bit in love with ShakiraCatherine Zeta Marina too….
5: Pass Out – Tinie Tempah
LW (NE) WC (1)
Something a bit different from my usual tastes, this is quality. Would sound amazing in a club.
6: Snuff – Slipknot
LW (NE) WC (1)
Slipknot….wait, what? but..Slipknot make roary music that I really don’t like. Where do you think you come off making a really fucking good song, hmm? Great video too, hmm? WHAT IS THIS FUCKERY?????
7: Radiator – Family Force 5
LW (NE) WC (1)
Another tune that has me dancing/moshing round my room like a loon…(yeah, there are a lot of them…..)
8: Mic Check – Hadouken
LW (NE) WC (1)
CHOOOOOOOOOON! Obviously though, the vid isn’t nearly as good as the last one as myself and Ms Shikari aren’t in this….
9: Hot Mess – Cobra Starship
LW (NE) WC (1)
Ah Cobra Starship – My favourite guilty pleasure. In the vid, the boys go round collecting hot drunk girls off the street. In real life, Ms Shikari go round collecting hot drunk boys off the streets of Camden *nods*
10: Sabotage – Cancer Bats
LW (NE) WC (1)
Genius cover of the Beastie Boys hit and a very entertaining vid. RAWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Lostprophets brought their mighty ‘Betrayed’ tour to London last thursday. We were lucky enough to be there and my-oh-my what a fucking night.
The day started unusually early for Ms Shikari and myself. By 5pm we had finished a couple of cans of Strongbow and cracked open a bottle of whiskey,(as is our gig ritual) each took half in a bottle and jumped on the train to Brixton.
By the time we got to the academy, it’s fair to say we were completely plastered. Like, wasted. Headed straight in (guestlist naturally,) and to the bar. After I’d demanded the cute check in guy put my wristband on for me – much to his amusement – we headed to the bar. Umm a few times….
Support on the night came from ‘Hexes’ and ‘Kids In Glass Houses’.
Now this is where I fess up and admit..I actually can’t remember much at all. I’m assured from reviews that Hexes were great. Having seen KIGH before I know they are always quality. ALED, SHAY, BOYS YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU!
Here is the new single
An interval, then Lostprophets came out. Now this, I remember every second of.
This is the third time I’ve seen the boys now and I have to say, the best. The songs from new album The Betrayed sit perfectly along side older stuff and it was a fantastic mix.
It was awesome to hear ‘We are Godzilla….’ especially for us, umm, slightly older fans… 🙂
It’s hard to chose any particular highlights as the whole set was off the scale. It’s at times like this, seeing your favourite band perform so amazingly that really makes you feel alive. Anyone who says they weren’t elated at the euphoric ‘Last Train Home’, ‘Rooftops’ my personal favourite ‘Can’t CatchTomorrow’ and anthemic new hit ‘Darkest Blue’ …well, you’d have to be dead really.
The Mosh-along factor of ‘Burn Burn’, and of course the immense ‘Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja’ hasn’t lessened in the slightest. This, my friends, this is what music was made for.
Of course the boys engaged in their usual banter and the crowd were great. The encore of next single ‘The light that shines as twice as bright’ was a spine-tingling harbinger that there is so much more to come from them.
I ACTUALLY HAVE NO WORDS RIGHT NOW TO CONVEY HOW FUCKING AMAZING THIS ALBUM IS.
Song: DSTRYR/DYSTRYR
Album: The Betrayed
“All Hail!”.
The leaders of the revolution.
We’ve got your policy, your war, your hate, your retribution!
“All Hail!”.
The sheer failure of a nation. S.O.S boys, this is white noise.
Destroyer, Destroyer, we sing it like a funeral choir.
Mourning now our hope is burning in the fire.
Deceiver, Deceiver. You never were a great achiever.
This is a joke. I hope you choke, non believer.
[Chorus]
Everything you destroy, we replace.
Destroyer, Destroyer !
Every word you write, we will erase.
Destroyer, Destroyer !
Every time you think you’ve stopped us, we rise up stronger from the dust.
Turn around motherfucker, ’cause we ain’t done.
Destroy! Destroy! Destroy! Destroy!
“All Hail!”.
The shot that set a nation running.
The smoking shells are pilling up, just keep ’em coming.
“All Hail!”
The warning sound of our salvation.
Line ’em up boys, this is white noise.
Destroyer, Destroyer. Religion needs a new employer.
I’ve got the rope to hang your Jesus even higher.
Deceiver, Deceiver. I load the truth and cock the lever,
and then I’ll take my aim towards your fucking leaders.
[Chorus]
Everything you destroy, we replace.
Destroyer, Destroyer !
Every word you write, we will erase.
Destroyer, Destroyer !
Every time you think you’ve stopped us, we rise up stronger from the dust.
Turn around motherfucker, ’cause we ain’t done.
Destroyer, Destroyer, we live inside the fire. [x3]
Destroyer, Destroyer, we live inside of you!
Destroyer, Destroyer, we live inside the fire. [x3]
Destroyer, Destroyer, we live inside of you!
Destroyer, Destroyer, we live inside of you! [x4]
We live inside of you ! [x2]
[Chorus]
Everything you destroy, we replace.
Destroyer, Destroyer !
Every word you write, we will erase.
Destroyer, Destroyer !
Every time you think you’ve stopped us, we rise up stronger from the dust.
Turn around motherfucker, ’cause we ain’t done.
Destroy! Destroy! Destroy!
We live inside of you. [x2]
ANTHEM ANTHEM FUCKING ANTHEM
“I hope you choke, you non believer” Indeed.
Video: Ian talks to Disorder magazine about The Betrayed
(and an awesome gravity-defying hairstyle there, Ian 😉 )
FANTASTIC INTERVIEW WITH IAN ON MAKING THE ALBUM (AND BEING A THIEVING TEENAGER!)
Interview: Ian for Mirror.co.uk
For more than a decade, Welsh wonders Lostprophets have been the most potent and energising force in British metal. They have proved their worth, leaving the valleys to enjoy success at home and in America.
A major draw at festivals, they’ve had Top 40 hits and sold two million albums. And yet the group have also held faith with the place that bred them, Pontypridd in Mid Glamorgan.
When I meet Ian Wilkins, he’s back home living with his mother after a spell enjoying the rock ‘n’ roll party lifestyle in Los Angeles.
“You’re never too long in the tooth to be living with your mum,” Ian, 32, smiles.
The band’s fourth album,
The Betrayed, went on sale last Monday and it shows Lostprophets to be angry and
on the attack.
“As I’ve grown up I like to think I’ve become more eloquent at explaining myself,” Ian says. “It’s life experience and there’s no substitute for that.”
Growing up in Wales in the aftermath of the 1984-85 miners’ strike, Ian and his band mates were often to be found on the wrong side of the law, a time that provides the inspiration for the new album song For He’s A Jolly Good Felon.
“Oh yes, there was trouble with the cops,” Ian recalls. “It was normal for kids from a working class town. [Guitarist] Lee was from the ‘ghetto’. Where he lived was the council estate part of town – a bit like Shameless.
“We couldn’t afford much so we would go out and nick stuff. I don’t want to condone it and you look back now and think it was pretty wild, but it was just a way of life, a part of the culture. Nicking from shops was second nature.”
Much of The Betrayed was inspired by a distaste for the modern world.
“It’s upsetting to watch what’s happening with the dumbing down of society in general,” says Ian. “People just spend their lives watching other people live their lives.”
The Lostprophets’ connection to their homeland was underlined last week when
they played their old school in Pontypridd to launch the Heart And Soul campaign. It aims to highlight the cultural richness of the Welsh valleys.
“Satellite communities can feel remote,” Ian explains. “We want to show that you still can do something with your life. Complacency and apathy have settled into society. People are happier watching The X Factor rather than thinking, ‘I could do that’.
“Or else they think the only way out is to go to a rehearsal and be herded like cattle, laughed at and exploited. You don’t have to do that. No matter where you are from you can do it – all it takes is a bit of spirit and gumption.”
The Betrayed is the band’s follow-up to their pop-accented 2006 No 1 album Liberation Transmission. Its release was delayed after they decided that two expensive high-profile producers – Bob Rock and John Feldmann – were taking their songs in the wrong direction.
“It was a bit like getting a dog into your car and saying we’re going to the park,” says Ian. “Then halfway through the journey you realise this isn’t the way to the park, it’s the way to the vet. When we told Bob we were thinking of doing it ourselves, he said, ‘That’s a brilliant idea’. He gave us the Bob Rock blessing.
“It was expensive, but ironically the finished record, the one we did ourselves, only cost £70,000, although we spent a million to find out what we kind of knew already. I think we had to do that to learn what we needed to make the album we have.”
The result certainly does justice to Lostprophets’ 10-year journey.
“It’s incredible,” agrees Ian, reflecting on his band’s longevity. “I still can’t believe that
this is what I’ve been doing. It’s what I’ve always dreamed of and it still is. If I ever hear any pop stars moaning about the lifestyle I think, ‘Try working the night shift at Tesco or driving a vehicle for the emergency services’. That’s hard work.”
Back home at mum’s watching telly, Ian’s temper can still be roused by the arrival onscreen of his bête noir, Simon Cowell. So what would he say to Mr Cowell should they ever say be trapped in a lift together?
“Nothing,” he snorts. “I’d just kill him. The world would be a better place.”
The Betrayed is out now. UK tour starts February 4.
HOW MUCH DO I FUCKING LOVE HIM FOR THAT LAST COMMENT! 🙂
End to it all, Falling down,
Losing touch with everyone,
Who Ever stood their ground,
If you could then I know I do too,
Lost inside a maze of problems with you,
Is it so hard,
Every time I say, “Won’t you come and fight with me”,
Because if i thought I’d Win you
Every word I say would come out wrong,
And make you look the other way,
You know, if I thought I’d win you,
Time and time again,
And if I did we won’t be friends
And tell me I’m brought down again,
Never the one I explain
Can’t you, Woah, Don’t you lie,
There’ve been times
when I’ve felt good cos you’re hurt inside,
No, that’s not true, I’m just acting tough,
I dont know what it is i’m feeling,
I dont know if you are enough
Is it so hard,
Every time I say, “Won’t you come and fight with me”,
Because if i thought I’d win you,
Every word I say would come out wrong,
And make you look the other way,
You know, if I thought I’d win you
Time and time again,
And if I did we won’t be friends
And tell me I’m falling down again,
Never the one I explain
So answer that you never know,
Dont want it back, It seems to go
It’s so hard, so hard
Cos I feel alive, And it feels alright,
Keep on telling me that its over, please,
And I feel the warmth,
(Could I, Should I, Would I)
Lying in the sun,
It’s so hot in here, Its the clothes I wear,
Don’t you even ask, I won’t let you pass,
My guard is up and you stole this cage
Love, Love. This is an early fan favourite. Start of deceptively ballad-y with a punky chorus this could well be defined as ‘Bittersweet.’ Be fantastic if they played this on tour this time round.
Video: Stu & Jamie answer fan questions
The lovely Stu and Jamie answer some fan questions including Who each band member would be if they were a character from a film. (Incidentally, thanks for giving me an image of Ian as..well..I’ll be in ma bunk…)
Head over to Drowned In Sound to see 10 years of Lostprophets in photos. Included some awesome cover artwork.
This is one of my favourite pics. I don’t know what I love more: The amount of underwear on show, or the fact that Ian has a half a sandwhich in his hands 🙂 …..
Song: Can’t Stop, Gotta Date With Hate
Album: Liberation Transmission
Her eyes are open like a book
Her fingers stroke her hair to look
A moment feels so out of place
This will left standing in disgrace
Paint your fingernails at night
Style you hair in the bathroom light
Hatred never looked this good
Whoever thought it could
I don’t wanna wait or leave it up to fate
’cause I just wanna watch you all night
Screaming
End it, you’re gone and
Don’t you wake me up, I don’t want this dream to…
End it, you’re gone and
Don’t you wake me up, I don’t want this dream to…
End
One kiss those lips could never lie
But I know something isn’t right
Don’t be fooled my friends aside
’cause I see nothing in those eyes
All said and done
This won’t be fun
Make no mistake
Those smiles are fake
Don’t wanna wait or leave it up to fate
’cause I just wanna watch you all night
Screaming
End it, you’re gone and
Don’t you wake me up, I don’t want this dream to…
End it, you’re gone and,
Don’t you wake me up, I don’t want this dream to…
End
But believe me, I know it will always be moving
I know we could find a key
End it, you’re gone and
Don’t you wake me up, I don’t want this dream to…
End it, you’re gone and
Don’t you wake me up, I don’t want this dream to…
All the times that we suffered this before
Never once did you ever close that door
All the make up cannot hide the fact
That you’re gone and you’re never coming back.
One of the more poppier offerings from the boys and beloved by teenage wannabe-emo girls. Still a cracking tune.
The thing I love is, infamously the line in the chorus sounds like:
“Andie, You’re a Goonie” 🙂
IF YOU’VE SEEN THE FILM YOU’LL UNDERSTAND, KAY?
Video: The boys having fun in the studio
Love this! Just the boys having a laugh and being silly in the studio
So are we lost or do we know
Which direction we should go
Sit around and wait for someone to take our hands and lead the way
Cause every day we’re getting older
And every day we all get colder
We’re sick of waiting for our answers
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
Yeah I’m so tired of waiting, waiting for us to
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
Yeah I’m so sick of waiting, for us to make a move
Are we meant to take the pain
Should we sit around and wait
Are we being saved
Or was I another lie you made to make us hate
Cause every day we’re getting older
And every day we all get colder
We’re sick of waiting for our answers
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
Yeah I’m so tired of waiting, waiting for us to
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
Yeah I’m so sick of waiting, for us to make a move
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
And we will never lose
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
it’s time to make a move
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
And we will never lose
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
it’s time to make a… move!
It’s not enough
To let it run
Where’s the truth
It’s all wrong
We’re sick of waiting for our answers…
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
Yeah I’m so tired of waiting, waiting for us to
Wake up, Wake up, Wake up,
Yeah I’m so sick of waiting, for us to make a move
Wake up, wake up, wake up
And we will never lose
Wake up, wake up, wake up
It’s time to make a move
Wake up, wake up, wake up
And we will never lose
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Make a move (move, move, move, move).
I absolutely love this tune. Fantastic intro. Melodic verses give way to a storming shout along chorus and lyrics that, like so many of Lostprophets’, hold a meaning for me. Enjoy!
….and Ms Shikari and myself are on the guest list. Fuck. Yes. This is gonna be one hell of a gig.
In honour, I have decided to do a daily countdown where I will be bring you a picture, song & lyrics, video and trivia.
19 DAYS TO GO
The Betrayed promo shot
L-R: Jamie, Mike, Ian, Lee, Stu
Song: Burn Burn
Album: Start Something
Where do I begin, with this life we’re living in
Market youth their uniform, make us all fit in
But do you think, that we’re that blind?
That we can’t see through all your lies
[chorus:]
Cause it’s no good
Burn burn the stations
We’ll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
For us, for them, for you
I know that I’ve been told
My intergrity was sold
Priced and placed upon the shelf
It’s worth it’s weight in gold
But do you think we’ve lost our minds?
Yeah we can see through all your lies
[chorus]
Burn burn the truth the lies the news
Burn burn the life that you cant choose
Burn burn the hate that gets you through
Burn burn for us, for them, for you [x8]
Cause it’s no good
Burn burn the stations
We’ll burn it down
Burn burn the truth
Enjoy the flames
In celebration
Enjoy the sound
April 12, 2010
Ms Shinobi
Ms Shinobi
Ms Shikari
Shinobi ~ Shikari 
