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| "We Bring an Arsenal" | ||||
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| Single by Lostprophets | ||||
| from the album Weapons | ||||
| Released | 4 June 2012 | |||
| Length | 3:26 (album version) | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Ken Andrews | |||
| Lostprophets singles chronology | ||||
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"We Bring an Arsenal" is the second single from Weapons, the fifth studio album by Welsh rock band Lostprophets, released 4 June 2012. [1] It was first played live on 25 February 2012 at Brisbane, Australia. [2]
Meaning
Guitarist Mike Lewis said the following to Purple Revolver on 8 May 2012. [1]
" 'We Bring An Arsenal' is about us as a band, our gang mentality. We've always had that, even before we formed Lostprophets. When we were just mates growing up,we had that us vs. them,underdog mentality. That song is about that – whatever you throw at us we'll come back with more."
Music video
The video for "We Bring an Arsenal" was released on 21 May 2012. [3] The video features the band leading a group of what looks like a riot through a city, just like guitarist Mike Lewis has described, "us vs. them, underdog mentality". [1] The band members are singing along to the song, while leading through. It is the first to feature skaters since " Rooftops", in 2006. Just like the previous video, " Bring 'Em Down", it does not show the band performing in the video. The video was shot on 3 May 2012, in London. Lostprophets also offered fans to be in the video. [4]
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| UK Rock & Metal ( OCC) [5] | 9 |
Personnel
- Ian Watkins – lead vocals
- Lee Gaze – lead guitar
- Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar
- Stuart Richardson – bass guitar
- Jamie Oliver – piano, keyboard, samples, vocals
- Luke Johnson – drums, percussion
In popular culture
Along with Bring 'Em Down, the song was featured on the soundtrack of Forza Horizon. [6]
References
- ^ a b c ""We Bring an Arsenal" announced as second single from Weapons". Purple Revolver. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Lostprophets Brisbane Soundwave 2012 set list". Set list.fm. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
- ^ ""We Bring an Arsenal" video". Epic Records. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "Lostprophets asks fans to be in their video". Facebook. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
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^ Nick; Swanie_At_School; Schneider, Peer; Moreupdated, +5 9k (2012-09-25).
"Soundtrack - Forza Horizon Guide". IGN. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
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