"Where We Belong" is the second single from the album The Betrayed, the fourth studio album by Welsh rock band Lostprophets. It was released on 4 January 2010. Vocalist Ian Watkins commented to Kerrang!: "Where We Belong might sound really happy and catchy, but if you really listen to the lyrics I could be saying that we belong in hell." The single reached No. 32 on the Official UK top 40 on 10 January 2010.[1] The track was described by the band as their "love letter to being home," having written the song after returning to their native Wales after recording in Los Angeles.[2]
| "Where We Belong" | ||||
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| Single by Lostprophets | ||||
| from the album The Betrayed | ||||
| Released | 4 January 2010 (United Kingdom) | |||
| Recorded | December 2008 at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles | |||
| Length | 4:37 3:53 (video edit) 3:37 (radio edit) | |||
| Label | Visible Noise (UK) Sony UK (U.S.) | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Lee Gaze, Mike Lewis, Jamie Oliver, Stuart Richardson, Ian Watkins plus unknown writer | |||
| Producer(s) | Stuart Richardson | |||
| Lostprophets singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Lostprophets
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where We Belong" (radio edit) | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Sunshine" | 4:40 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where We Belong" (radio edit) | 3:42 |
| 2. | "Sunshine" | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Where We Belong" (album version) | 4:37 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Where We Belong" (radio edit) | 3:42 |
Music video edit
The video consists of various clips of the band performing, at the Newport Centre August 2009, and backstage, similar to the "Goodbye Tonight" video. It was the second Lostprophets video to feature drummer Luke Johnson.
Reception edit
"Where We Belong" was described as "the most pop orientated song they have ever recorded" by Gigwise.com writer David Renshaw, who predicted that it "could well be a massive hit for the band".[3] It was named "Single of the Week" by FemaleFirst, who described it as an "epic new single".[4] Chris Maguire of Altsounds predicted that the song would become "one that is going to be a sing-along" at the band's gigs.[5] The song was described as "typically workmanlike" by Clash magazine.[6]
Personnel edit
- Ian Watkins – lead vocals
- Lee Gaze – lead guitar
- Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar
- Stuart Richardson – bass guitar
- Jamie Oliver – piano, keyboard, samples, vocals
- Ilan Rubin – drums, percussion (recording)
- Luke Johnson – drums, percussion (music video)
Chart performance edit
On 10 January 2010, "Where We Belong" first entered the UK Singles Chart at #32. That week, "Where We Belong" also peaked at No. 3 on the UK Indie Chart and No. 1 on the UK Rock Chart.[7][8]
Charts edit
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Indie (OCC)[9] | 3 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[10] | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 32 |
References edit
- ^ Where We Belong Songfacts
- ^ "Lostprophets – The Betrayed", ilikemusic.com, 15 January 2010, Retrieved 17 January 2010
- ^ Renshaw, David (2010) "Lostprophets – 'The Betrayed': Exclusive Track-By-Track Guide!", Gigwise, 7 January 2010, Retrieved 11 January 2010
- ^ "Single Of The Week : Lostprophets – Where We Belong", FemaleFirst, 14 December 2009, Retrieved 11 January 2010
- ^ Maguire, Chris (2010) "Lostprophets – Where We Belong (Single)", Altsounds, 5 January 2010, Retrieved 11 January 2010
- ^ "Single of the Week – 4 January", Clash, 4 January 2010, Retrieved 11 January 2010
- ^ Indie Singles chart, 10 January 2010, BBC, Retrieved 12 January 2010
- ^ Rock Singles chart, 10 January 2010, BBC, Retrieved 12 January 2010
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
Notes edit
- Lostprophets news
- Watch the music video on YouTube