We Bring an Arsenal
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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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| Chart | Peak |
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| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[5] | 9 |
Personnel[edit]
- 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[edit]
Along with Bring 'Em Down, the song was featured on the sountrack of Forza Horizon.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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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