"Where We Belong" is the second single from the album The Betrayed, the fourth studio album by the 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.Where We Belong Songfacts 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."Lostprophets – The Betrayed", ilikemusic.com, 15 January 2010, Retrieved 17 January 2010
Track listing
Music video 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 "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".Renshaw, David (2010) "Lostprophets – 'The Betrayed': Exclusive Track-By-Track Guide!", Gigwise, 7 January 2010, Retrieved 11 January 2010 It was named "Single of the Week" by FemaleFirst, who described it as an "epic new single"."Single Of The Week : Lostprophets – Where We Belong", FemaleFirst, 14 December 2009, Retrieved 11 January 2010 Chris Maguire of Altsounds predicted that the song would become "one that is going to be a sing-along" at the band's gigs.Maguire, Chris (2010) "Lostprophets – Where We Belong (Single)", Altsounds, 5 January 2010, Retrieved 11 January 2010 The song was described as "typically workmanlike" by Clash magazine."Single of the Week – 4 January", Clash, 4 January 2010, Retrieved 11 January 2010
Personnel
Ian Watkins – lead vocals Lee Gaze – lead guitar Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar Stu Richardson – bass guitar Jamie Oliver – piano, keyboard, samples, vocals Ilan Rubin – drums, percussion Luke Johnson – drums, percussion
Chart performance On 10 January 2010, "Where We Belong" first entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 32. That week, "Where We Belong" also peaked at No. 3 on the UK Indie Chart and No. 1 on the UK Rock Chart.Indie Singles chart, 10 January 2010, BBC, Retrieved 12 January 2010, BBC, Retrieved 12 January 2010
Charts Chart (2010)Peakposition
References
Notes
"Where We Belong" music video on YouTube