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.
EXHALE
Amaranthe Lyrics
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Of a higher life
A force in your heart
As if you were revived
Brand new grounds to explore
Before the night arrives
With unlimited options
I've done things that you won't
I wish I'd never done
As I look through the eyes of
What is my design
You're taken the
Ascendancy
Shaking me, saving me
In the darkest hour
Fear was a part of me
Growing stronger
Breaking into my soul
Let me see eternity
A life is a dream
One way directional
It starts with a cell, to something magical
You've been handed the world
A new Identity
Compelling me
You're my relief
Turning me, burning me
In the darkest hour
Fear was part of me
Growing stronger
Breaking into my soul
Bringing me serenity
The day I exhale
, I feel alive
The day I exhale, I come alive
The day I exhale, I feel alive
The day I exhale, I come alive
The song Exhale by Amaranthe is a powerful anthem, which deals with profound themes of transformation and rebirth. The lyrics suggest that there is a higher purpose to life, and that we are all on a journey towards discovering our true selves. The force in our hearts, and the sense of being revived, are both symbolic of a spiritual awakening, a realization that there is more to life than meets the eye.
The notion of "brand new grounds to explore" before the night arrives speaks to the idea that life is fleeting, and that we must make the most of our time on this earth. The unlimited options that are available to us, as well as the mistakes we have made along the way, are all part of the design, and help to shape the person we are becoming.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with its repetition of the phrase "the day I exhale, I feel alive". The exhale can be interpreted in many ways, but it seems to suggest a release of pent-up emotions or fears, a letting go of the past, and a newfound sense of freedom. The growth and transformation that the song describes is not always easy, but it is ultimately a positive and life-affirming experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You sense there's a purpose
You have a feeling that there is some sort of purpose to your life
Of a higher life
This purpose is related to a higher, more meaningful kind of existence
A force in your heart
You feel a strong pull towards achieving this higher purpose
As if you were revived
This purpose has given you new life and energy
Brand new grounds to explore
You have new opportunities and experiences to explore
Before the night arrives
You want to make the most of these opportunities before it's too late
With unlimited options
You have many choices and possibilities available to you
It has just begun
This journey towards your purpose is just starting
I've done things that you won't
The singer has had experiences that are unique and unlikely to be repeated
I wish I'd never done
Despite the uniqueness of these experiences, the singer regrets some of them
As I look through the eyes of
The singer is reflecting on their past experiences
What is my design
They are questioning the purpose or plan for their life
You're taken the
It seems like you are achieving your purpose
Ascendancy
Your life is on an upward trajectory towards achieving your purpose
Shaking me, saving me
Despite being afraid, something is shaking or jostling the singer towards their purpose and saving them from fear
In the darkest hour
This assistance is coming when the singer is at their lowest, in their darkest moment
Fear was a part of me
The singer has been consumed by fear in the past
Growing stronger
This fear has become stronger over time
Breaking into my soul
This fear has started to affect the very essence of the singer's being
Let me see eternity
Despite the fear, the singer wants to experience something that transcends time
A life is a dream
Life is temporary and fleeting like a dream
One way directional
Once you start on a journey, you can't go back and change it
It starts with a cell, to something magical
Life begins with a tiny cell and evolves into something wondrous and mysterious
You've been handed the world
You have been given opportunities and resources that others may not have
A new Identity
These opportunities have allowed you to become a new version of yourself
Compelling me
Something is urging the singer forward towards their purpose
You're my relief
The realization of this purpose brings a sense of relief and comfort
Turning me, burning me
The singer is undergoing a transformation, which can be painful
Bringing me serenity
Despite the pain of transformation, the singer is finding peace and tranquility
The day I exhale
This purpose will be fully realized on the day that the singer can finally let out a breath of relief
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELISE HANNA ISABELL MAJ RYD, JOACIM LUNDBERG, OLOF NILS M�RCK, OLOF NILS MOERCK
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