Last Summer

Lostprophets

About Last Summer

"Last Summer" is the fourth single from Start Something, the second album by the Welsh rock band Lostprophets. The previous singles, "Burn Burn", "Last Train Home" and "Wake Up (Make a Move)" had all been highly successful on both sides of the Atlantic so this single was under similar pressure; it reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart. The song's B-side, "Sweet Dreams My LA Ex", is a cover of a song by English popstar, and former member of S Club 7, Rachel Stevens.


Year:
2004
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The Friday sun bears down again 
As we drive without friends 
And on these longest days we spend 
All the time trying to pretend 

That our stories could be true 
Our chance to be cool 
The setting down says the day is through 
If only we knew

And we all sit around here in our home town 
Listen to the waves as they all crash down 
And watch the fire as it slowly burns away 
Glowing embers lie across the sky 

Here by my side, in my summer, our last summer 
The world passes by in my summer, our last summer 
The light makes shadows fall, surrounded by each other 
Alive to watch it all, the view from our last summer 
The view from our last summer
We trace the sun across the sky 

And we laugh till we cry 
Always so hard to say goodbye (good bye) 
And we all sit round here in our home town 
It's so good like this, these are times we'll miss 
The memories, I hope they'll never fad 
Glowing embers lie across the sky 

Here by my side, in my summer, our last summer 
The world passes by in my summer, our last summer 
The light makes shadows fall, surrounded by each other 
Alive to watch it all, the view through our last summer 
The view from our last summer

I would stop time to stay with you 
I would stop time so we don't move 
I would stop time 
I would stop time 
I would stop time to keep you 

Here by my side, in my summer, our last summer 
The world passes by in my summer, our last summer 
The light makes shadows fall, surrounded by each other 
Alive to watch it all, the view from our last summer

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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

Release and Reception
"Last Summer" was released as a single by the Lostprophets in 2004, where it reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number 39 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the US.
Music Style Classification
The musical style of "Last Summer" is classified under Alternative Rock or Post-Hardcore genres, featuring a catchy chorus and a distinctive guitar riff.
Music Video Production
The music video for "Last Summer" is unique. It was directed by Brian Scott Weber and follows the band performing in a desert, while exhibiting elements of performing tricks with Motocross bikes and skateboarding.
Album Details
"Last Summer" is one of the notable tracks from Lostprophets' second studio album, 'Start Something' which was released in February 2004.
Song Length
The total length of the song "Last Summer" is exactly 4 minutes, and interestingly, it is considered as one of Lostprophets' most commercially successful songs.
Popular Culture Appearance
"Last Summer" featured prominently in popular culture, including being part of the soundtracks of video games like 'Burnout 3: Takedown' and 'SSX 3'.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics of the song "Last Summer" have been interpreted by some fans as nostalgic, possibly about a summer romance or treasured memories from a particular summer.
Band's Origin
Lostprophets was a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, Wales formed in 1997, gaining popularity in both the UK and the US in the early 2000s with their music.
Performance
"Last Summer" was often played at Lostprophets' live concerts and was one of the crowd favorites.
Later Controversy
Despite the song's popularity, it has been somewhat overshadowed by the controversy surrounding the band's frontman, Ian Watkins, who was convicted of numerous serious offenses in 2013.

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