In May 2009, the band was forced to change their name from Avalanche due to legal issues. They later released their first demo (including 4 songs) on their MySpace page, titled Leave Everything Behind.
The band's debut album, Amaranthe' was released in 2011 and reached a peak position of 35 in Sweden and 16 in Finland. The album features a combination of modern metalcore-style breakdowns, harsh screams and heavy guitar riffs with soaring clean vocals and synths reminiscent of power metal. The musical style of Amaranthe has been described as "a healthy dose of pop fused with a heavily metalcore-inspired melodic death metal sound"
Their second album, The Nexus, was released in March 2013. Guitarist Olof Mörck described the album as having greater contrasts, a more controversial mix of genres, and featuring more creative freedoms than Amaranthe. According to Olof, the band "took everything to eleven" in the new album. The album reached 6th on Swedish charts, 4th on Finnish charts, and reached a peak of 12th on the US Heatseekers charts.
In October 2013, vocalist Solveström left the band and was replaced by Henrik Englund Wilhemsson (Scarpoint).
Their third album, Massive Addictive, was released on the 21st October 2014.
A special compilation Breaking Point - B-sides 2011-2015 was released on 30th October 2015. It consists b-sides and bonus tracks from Amaranthe's career.
Their fourth album, Maximalism, was released on October 21st, 2016.
In November 2016, clean vocalist Jake E. announced that he would take a break from the band. In February 2017, he decided to make his departure permanent.
Their fifth album, Helix, was released on October 18th, 2018. This was the first album to feature Nils Molin on lead vocals.
Their sixth album, Manifest, was released on October 2nd, 2020.
AUTOMATIC
Amaranthe Lyrics
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My life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe
And it is never static
Don't let it go
I just want to explode
While this insanity eradicates my soul
Take it to the limit never look back
It's non erratic automatic
Please can you save me from myself?
It's who I am and what I feel
My life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe
And it is never static
So lift me up and take me high
And make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
Your precious destiny
It's madness to behold
Oh it feels like I'm losing my control
I want the highway, stalk a loner in the cold
So don't let go!
Please can you save me from myself?
It's who I am and what I feel
My life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe
And it is never static
So lift me up and take me high
And make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
Your angry vision
The power and control
Take it to the limit
Never look back
It's not neurotic
It's automatic!
It's who I am and what I feel
My life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe
And it is never static
So lift me up and take me high
And make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
It's who I am and what I feel
My life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe
And it is never static
So lift me up and take me high
And make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
The lyrics of "Automatic" by Amaranthe depict a sense of urgency to live life to the fullest, to take risks and push oneself to the limit. The opening lines "It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic" suggest a person who lives life to the fullest, in an instinctual and spontaneous manner. The lyrics "Up in the air it's what I breathe, and it is never static" reinforce this idea of constant movement, where the person feels alive and at their best.
The chorus "So lift me up and take me high, and make me everlasting, 'cause I am automatic" contains a sense of recklessness where the person is willing to take on any challenge and live without fear. The lyrics "Your precious destiny, it's madness to behold" suggest that the person understands the unpredictability of life yet thrives on it. The repeated line "Please can you save me from myself?" represents an inner battle where the person acknowledges that their thirst for adventure could result in their downfall.
Overall, the lyrics of "Automatic" convey a message of living life to the fullest and taking on any challenge head-on, even if it means facing the possibility of failure.
Line by Line Meaning
It's who I am and what I feel
This song represents the singer's true self and emotions.
My life is automatic
The singer's life is always on the go, always moving forward.
Up in the air, it's what I breathe
The singer thrives on the thrill of the unknown.
And it is never static
The singer's life is always changing, never boring.
Don't let it go
The singer does not want to lose this feeling and lifestyle.
I just want to explode
The singer wants to let go completely and live life to the fullest.
While this insanity eradicates my soul
The song represents the singer's need for adventure and risk-taking, but it also takes a toll on her emotionally.
I am your vision, it's the fire that I come true
The singer embodies the listener's desires to live a free and adventurous life.
Take it to the limit never look back
The singer is willing to take the risk and push herself to the max to live the life she wants.
It's non erratic automatic
Despite the dangers, the singer's life is exciting and fulfilling.
Please can you save me from myself?
The singer acknowledges that her lifestyle may be dangerous and wonders if she needs help controlling her impulses.
So lift me up and take me high
The singer wants someone to help her achieve her dreams and reach her full potential.
And make me everlasting
The singer wants her legacy to reflect her free and adventurous spirit.
'Cause I am automatic
The singer's life is always moving forward, always on the go.
Your precious destiny
The listener's own life journey.
It's madness to behold
The listener's dreams and desires may seem crazy or out of reach.
Oh it feels like I'm losing my control
The singer may feel overwhelmed or unstable at times due to her lifestyle.
I want the highway, stalk a loner in the cold
The singer wants to embrace the unknown and live a life of adventure.
So don't let go!
The singer is asking someone to support her on this journey and not give up on her.
Your angry vision
The listener's own frustrations and obstacles.
The power and control
The singer wants to take control of her life and not be held back by fear or doubt.
It's not neurotic
Despite the risks and uncertainties, the singer's lifestyle is not crazy or irrational.
It's automatic!
The singer's life is always moving forward, always on the go.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS JAN SOLVESTR�M, ANDREAS JAN SOLVESTROEM, ELISE HANNA ISABELL MAJ RYD, JACOB HANSEN, JOACIM LUNDBERG, JOHAN KARL ANDREASSEN, MORTEN LOEWE SOERENSEN, OLOF NILS M�RCK, OLOF NILS MOERCK
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Kenpachi JMMJ
[Intro: Elize & Jake]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
[Verse 1: Jake, Andy & Elize]
Don't let it go, I just want to explode
Wow, this insanity eradicates my soul
My angry vision, it's the fires beyond control
Take it to the limit, never look back
It's not neurotic, automatic
[Pre-Chorus: Elize & Jake]
But can I save me from myself?
[Chorus: Elize & Jake]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
[Verse 2: Andy, Elize & Jake]
Your fragile destiny, a product of it all
Oh, it feels like I'm losing my control
I walk the highways like a loner in the cold
So don't let go
[Pre-Chorus: Elize & Jake]
But can I save me from myself?
[Chorus: Elize & Jake]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
[Bridge: Andy]
My angry vision, the power of control
Bring it to the limit, never look back
It's not neurotic, it is automatic
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus x2: Elize, Jake & Andy]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
Kenpachi JMMJ
[Intro: Elize & Jake]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
[Verse 1: Jake, Andy & Elize]
Don't let it go, I just want to explode
Wow, this insanity eradicates my soul
My angry vision, it's the fires beyond control
Take it to the limit, never look back
It's not neurotic, automatic
[Pre-Chorus: Elize & Jake]
But can I save me from myself?
[Chorus: Elize & Jake]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
[Verse 2: Andy, Elize & Jake]
Your fragile destiny, a product of it all
Oh, it feels like I'm losing my control
I walk the highways like a loner in the cold
So don't let go
[Pre-Chorus: Elize & Jake]
But can I save me from myself?
[Chorus: Elize & Jake]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
[Bridge: Andy]
My angry vision, the power of control
Bring it to the limit, never look back
It's not neurotic, it is automatic
[Guitar Solo]
[Chorus x2: Elize, Jake & Andy]
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
It's who I am and what I feel, my life is automatic
Up in the air, it's what I breathe and it is never static
So lift me up and take me high and make me everlasting
'Cause I am automatic
Tom Schmier
Proof that music can have an actual melody and still be heavy af
AndyMcKeeFanForLife
This is the craziest combination of metalcore/prog/female-fronted metal/techno I've ever heard. And I freakin' love it!
markus gulbrandsen
It was completely awesome! They totally blew the stage when Automatic came up!! <3 || These Bands Was On Tour With Kamelot: 1'st band on stage: Amaranthe || 2'nd band on stage: Circus Maximus || 3'rd band on stage: Evergrey || Then the main attraction! KAMELOT <3 || It was completely great. In total 5 hour's of lovely music <3
BehindTheMask
they harmonize so well together
Hoolieo Rogers
I LOVE THE OPENING
Nightflash
Her voice is more than magical oO
By-Tor
The Knack, Zebra, Vertical Horizon and now Amaranthe... all bands where every freakin song is catchy af!
Cyber_revilo90
Best song from the album
dimitris christofi
0:37 I'm i the only one who get chills?