The Fake Sound of Progress

Lostprophets

About The Fake Sound of Progress

"The Fake Sound of Progress" is the second single from rock band Lostprophets' debut album The Fake Sound of Progress. Its music video was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada and received less attention than the band's debut single, "Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja."


Year:
2001
5:32
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Somebody told me that I always have to bow
If that was true I would have fallen apart by now
The more you think, the less you act their ways
So can you hear this, the fake sound of progress

Never reason with a fool, but is that unkind,
Looks like I lost my mind once again
I know it all sounds so contrived, but its got to me
You know I've got to be more than this

Don't frown, don't scorn, cus I walk a different street to you
You look so worn, I bet that life is has got you blown
But it will never get to mee
Somebody told me that I always have to bow

If that was true I would have fallen apart by now
The more you think, the less you act their ways
So can you hear this, the fake sound of progress
And I feel the way you hold, hold me back from this

Chances that I've missed, now their gone
Apathy is all I sense, the feelings too intense
Sitting on a fence and can't decide
Don't frown, don't scorn, cus I walk a different street to you

You look so worn, I bet that life is has got you blown
No body will ever get to me
Somebody told me that I always have to bow
If that was true I would have fallen apart by now

The more you think, the less you act their ways
So can you hear this, the fake sound of progress

All these words that I accounted for, never fear another day
Always charged but I need more, make me take away
Tell me now, can you hear the sound
Of all these people falling down

Growing back into the ground let me smile again...
Smile 

Tell me now can you hear the sound, of the record spinning
Round and round, for on and on it sounds like the same old
Song that I keep singing, it sounds like

Dah dah dah dah (yeahyeah sounds like) dah dah dah dah
(all these words that I accounted for, I'll never fear another day)

Somebody told me that I always have to bow
If that was true I would have fallen apart by now
The more you think, the less you act their ways
So can you hear this, the fake sound of progress

Yeah yeah yeah progress

Make me smile again
(the fake sound of progress)

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Lostprophets

Lostprophets ( /lɒstˈprɒfɪts/) are a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997. Founded by vocalist Ian Watkins, bassist (later guitarist) Mike Lewis, drummer Mike Chiplin and guitarist Lee Gaze, they were originally a side-project to hardcore punk band Public Disturbance. To date, Lostprophets have released five studio albums, including their most recent release Weapons on 2 April 2012. They are also part of the Cardiff music scene.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: IAN WATKINS, LEE GAZE, MICHAEL LEONARD CHIPLIN, MICHAEL RICHARD LEWIS, RICHARD JAMES OLIVER, STUART RICHARDSON

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Fake Sound of Progress" is a song by the Welsh rock band Lostprophets. It is the title track from their debut studio album, released in 2000.
Original Release
The original album, which was recorded in just two weeks, was released by the independent record label Visible Noise.
Re-Recording
The album, including the title track, was later re-recorded and re-released by Columbia Records in 2001 due to poor production on the original.
Sales Success
"The Fake Sound of Progress" album was certified Gold in the UK, selling over 100,000 copies, largely propelled by the popularity of its title track.
Music Style
The song encompasses a variety of styles, including alternative metal, nu metal, and post-hardcore.
Critical Reception
The song and its parent album have received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its youthful, aggressive tone, and others criticizing its stylistic shift from the band's earlier material.
Band's Decline
The band Lostprophets saw a sharp decline in its popularity after lead singer Ian Watkins was arrested and convicted for numerous sexual offenses in 2013. Since then, the song and the band's entire discography have been removed from many radio playlists.
Solo Success
Despite the controversy surrounding the band, its members continued to make music after its disbandment. Guitarist Mike Lewis and drummer Luke Johnson, for example, found success in other bands and as solo artists.
The Song's Message
The song speaks of the pressures and uncertainties of touring and trying to satisfy their label and target audience.
Video
There is also a music video released for the track, which features a variety of warped and distorted images interspliced with footage of the band playing.

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