Dokken was initially composed of founder Don Dokken on vocals, George Lynch on lead guitar, Juan Croucier on bass, and Mick Brown on drums. The southern California group pursued a heavy yet melodic sound reminiscent of prior bands such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, finding success in the 80s hard rock and metal boom. The band recorded and released 'Breaking the Chains', their first studio album, in 1983. Though their fortunes struggled somewhat in the United States, they picked up a big popular response in Europe.
In 1984, Croucier left Dokken in order to join Ratt. He was replaced by multi-instrumentalist Jeff Pilson, who soon became a rock idol alongside Don Dokken and George Lynch. Their next several albums and singles showed them to be a powerful commercial force, particularly winning fans with their music videos (their one for "Dream Warriors" even featured the band facing off against Freddy Krueger himself). Their 1988 live album 'Beast from the East' earned them a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance as well. However, Don Dokken's and George Lynch's creative differences, as well as their growing personal conflicts, brought about tension and even caused the group to break-up in 1988, though they had released multi-platinum work appealing to numerous hard rockers and metalheads.
The band has faced many changes over the years since. It wasn't until 1995 that the group resurfaced and released new material, facing a rather tepid response. As time went on, only Dokken and Brown remained from the original line-up. After several personnel alterations on guitar, Dokken's former attorney Jon Levin even stepped in to fill the role in 2004. In 2009, Sean McNabb (formerly of Great White and Quiet Riot fame) took the bass guitar slot. Mark Boals (formely of Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force) then took McNabb's position in 2014.
A series of successful web commercials for Norton Internet Security 2010 put the group back in the spotlight, the comedic spots depicting the band as a malicious computer virus. Dokken's tenth studio album, titled 'Lightning Strikes Again', was released on May 13, 2008 via Rhino Records. Several critics recommended the work as a comeback to their 'classic' sound. Their 11th album was released in 2012, 'Broken Bones'.
In 2023, Dokken, now consisting of frontman and founder Don Dokken, guitarist Jon Levin, bassist Chris McGarvill and drummer BJ Zampa, unveiled 12th album, 'Heaven Comes Down', which will be released via Silver Lining Music on October 27, 2023.
Into the Fire
Dokken Lyrics
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Your lips they speak lies and misery
I know it's wrong but I can't turn away
The flames draw near, they're telling me to stay
(Into the fire) I'm falling
(Into the fire) I'm falling
Into the fire
Into the fire
Into the fire
I'm falling
Into the fire
Your love burns bright and yet the flames are cold
This time I fear, you won't be back no more
When will it end? Your love consumes my soul
Into the fire, I'm being tempted once more
(Into the fire) I'm falling
(Into the fire) I'm falling
Into the fire
Into the fire
Into the fire
I'm falling
Take me back where I came from
Don't wanna see your face no more
You broke my heart, now it's not the same
I'm falling again
I'm falling again
Into the fire
Into the fire
Into the fire
Into the fire
I'm falling again
Into the fire
Into the fire
I'm falling again
Into the fire
I'm falling
Into the fire
Into the fire
Into the fire
I'm falling
Into the fire
Dokken’s song “Into the Fire” is about a person who is drawn into a deceitful, tumultuous relationship that they know is wrong but can’t seem to escape. The singer is lured in by the enchanting spell of their lover, who speaks lies and misery. The flames, a metaphor for the danger and destruction of the relationship, draw close, but the singer can't resist the temptation to stay. The lyrics express the fear that this love is consuming their soul and that there may be no coming back from the fire.
The song touches on the theme of toxic relationships, how easily one can be drawn into them, and how it can be hard to let go of them. The relationship is represented as a fire, which suggests that it is dangerous, unpredictable, and has the potential to cause great harm. The singer is aware that they are being drawn towards certain destruction, yet they keep returning, hoping for a different outcome.
Overall, "Into the Fire" is a cautionary tale of the alluring nature of toxic relationships and the importance of recognizing red flags before getting too deep in them. The flames are a powerful metaphor for the danger of the attraction, the destruction it can cause, and the struggles of breaking free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
You weave your spell
You use your charm to manipulate me
Your eyes beckon me
Your captivating gaze attracts me
Your lips they speak, lies and misery
You speak deceitful words causing me pain and sorrow
I know it's wrong, but I can't turn away
I am aware of the danger but cannot resist you
The flames draw near, they're telling me to stay
I feel an intense desire to remain even though it's risky
(Into the fire) I'm falling
I am willingly succumbing to the perilous situation
(Into the fire) I'm falling
I am letting myself fall into danger
Into the fire
Into the dangerous situation
Your love burns bright, and yet the flames are cold
Your passionate love feels icy and empty
This time I fear, you won't be back no more
I worry that your love may be leaving me forever
When will it end, your love consumes my soul
How long will you keep feeding on my emotions
Into the fire, I'm being tempted once more
Again, I am unable to resist the dangerous attraction
(Into the fire) I'm falling
I am taking another risky step
(Into the fire) I'm falling
I am falling deeper into danger
Into the fire
Into the dangerous situation
Take me back where I came from
I want to go back to my old life
Don't wanna see your face no more
I don't want to be reminded of the danger
You broke my heart, now it's not the same
You shattered me, now I am different
I'm falling, again
I am once again losing my willpower
I'm falling, again
I am falling back into your trap
Into the fire
Into the dangerous situation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Lynch, Don Dokken, Jeff Pilson, Mick Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gggg-xp2rv
This song was one of the top 5 songs to me in 1984 when I was 14.
1 Heaven's on Fire / KISS
2 Jump / VAN HALEN
3 Into the Fire / DOKKEN
4 Round and Round / Ratt
5 Runaway / Bon Jovi
I couldn't afford to buy all albums released then, so inevitably I depended on the radio.
But I came across more treasure when I got richer later.
1 Fight Fire with Fire / Metallica
2 Perfect Strangers / Deep Purple
3 Ace's High / Iron Maiden
4 Balls to the Wall /Accept
5 We're Not Gonna Take It / Twister Sister
6 Wings Of Tomorrow / Europe
AND MORE
I love 1984.
@heavymetalrules436
@@JJG5150 George Lynch isn't a guitar you silly goose lol. I really do think he is good but I know a few other better guitarists:
Slash
Eddie Van Halen (duh smh XD)
Dimebag Darrell (the best metal guitarist)
Herman Li
Sam Totman
Jimi Hendrix
Randy Rhoads
Jimmy Page (best of all time)
@larrycaberga4857
You weave your spell, your eyes they beckon me
Your lips they speak, lies and misery
I know it's wrong, but I can't turn away
The flames draw near, they're telling me to stay
Into the fire I'm falling
Into the fire I'm falling
Into the fire, into the fire
Into the fire I'm falling, into the fire
Your love burns bright and yet the flames are cold
This time I fear you won't be back no more
When will it end, your love consumes my soul
Into the fire I'm being tempted once more
Into the fire I'm falling
Into the fire I'm falling
Into the fire, into the fire
Into the fire I'm falling
Take me back where I came from
Don't wanna see your face no more
You broke my heart now it's not the same
I'm falling again, I'm falling again
Into the fire, into the fire, into the fire
Iinto the fire, I'm falling again
Into the fire, into the fire I'm falling again
Into the fire I'm falling
Into the fire, into the fire, into the fire
I'm falling into the fire
@lisaann7831
Still listening and loving it in 2024 ! Anyone else?!?!
@Sam-SHA
✋🏼 here!!
@phyliciakaker5707
Duh!!!
@jeffguiliano294
Always!
@JoeBlack1108
Yup
@pepeI
Yeah
@angelzapata5362
Nightmare on elm street 3, one of the greatest movies ever
@humanblacklight
I am 50 years old, it's now 2020, and I am contemplating buying a Dokken t-shirt because I still love this band to this day.
@NiCKnSC
Do it brother! 🤘🏻
I saw DOKKEN back in the day a couple times and they always kicked ass and rocked the house. I am so happy I was blessed to be born in 1968. Being a teen in the 80's was awesome and the music most excellent. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
@suzannedamon1089
Buy it!