Their music is a mix of hard rock styles. The band cites influences such as Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters, Incubus, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Nirvana.
Early on, vocalist Lacey Mosley began playing music with drummer James Culpepper. Later on guitarists Jared Hartmann and Sameer Bhattacharya were recruited. "Sameer and Jared are really experimental with melodies and pedals, and we all had different influences that were all blending together with the same passionate and hopeful heart, and that brought out this beautiful feeling. It was magical," said Mosley. When they were still playing as Listen, they played with bassists Josh C. and Jonathan B.. The bassist was replaced by Kirkpatrick Seals in 2002 after he left his previous band The Grove.
All five members of the band are of the Christian faith. This faith in Jesus influences their music, but lead singer Lacey Mosley doesn't necessarily believe that makes Flyleaf a strictly Christian band. "We all share the same faith. And so when we deal with the whole 'Christian band thing,' we kind of think about something P.O.D. says, like, 'If you're a Christian, it affects everything in your life. So if you're a plumber, does that make you a Christian plumber?'" Mosley said. "I don't know the answer. We're a band, it's part of who we are, so it comes out in our music, and it's the fuel for what we do. And finding Christ saved my life. So I'm not ashamed of it at all. And most of our album reflects that".
Flyleaf released a song "Cassie" that was about the shooting of Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott. They were shot in the head after admiting they were Christian. This is just one example of how Flyleaf are touched by events and touch others through their music.
Flyleaf released their first full-length studio album, "Flyleaf", in October 2005. The album was re-released in United States in October 2007 along with their latest digital EP, "Much Like Falling", that was released onto the iTunes store. The re-released version of "Flyleaf" contains additional acoustic tracks.
On the 10th of November 2009, Flyleaf released their second album, called "Memento Mori". The album is a little less heavy than their debut album. Two songs that were released before the official release are "Beautiful Bride" and "Again".
Songfacts reports that their third album will be called "New Horizons". The title track premiered on 89X Radio on August 1, 2012, and will be released on iTunes on August 21, 2012.
On October the 22nd 2012, Lacey Sturm/Mosley declared that she was leaving Flyleaf and that the band was splitting up. This was only a week before their new album was due to be released (New Horizons - 30th October 2012).
On November 7, 2022, it was announced by Flyleaf that Sturm had returned to the band, with the band now calling themselves "Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm".
Official site: www.flyleafmusic.com
Bittersweet
Flyleaf Lyrics
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With words I've tried to find since I have been alive
This whole world stopped when You spoke
Your grieving stabs me, I've lost You too
Just hearing Your love is never enough
Why can't we live here with you?
Don't leave me so thirsty or else hush this hurry
Weight on me, weighs more than me
So wait with me and we'll stop crying
The pent up flood gates maintained in Your tone
Though it's all we can give, it isn't where we live
Through dim reflection we know
The depth of my soul in the depth of Your voice
With words I've tried to find since I have been alive
This whole world stopped when You spoke
Bittersweet embrace, fit or run in place
Don't leave me so thirsty or else hush this hurry
Weight on me, weighs more than me
So wait with me and we'll stop crying
You're a revolutionary, bittersweet love
You're a revolutionary, bittersweet love
Bittersweet embrace, fit or run in place
Don't leave me so thirsty or else hush this hurry
Weight on me, weighs more than me
So wait with me and we'll stop crying
“Bittersweet” by Flyleaf is a song that deals with the emotions of losing someone dear and the difficulty in comprehending the concept of death. The song begins with the lead singer, Lacey Sturm, acknowledging the depth of her soul in God's voice. She articulates the lack of words she has found throughout her life that accurately describe the connection she shares with God. She then goes on to say that hearing God's love and being told about His presence is not enough, she wishes that she could be with Him instead.
In the chorus, Sturm describes the feeling of being caught between wanting to move forward and wanting to stay in one place. She compares it to a bittersweet embrace where she can neither fit nor run. The weight of the loss is too much to bear on her own, and she pleads for someone to wait with her as she grieves.
The second verse talks about the elusive nature of God and how His voice is the only way we can connect with Him. She also mentions that life is just a dim reflection of what awaits us in eternity. The song concludes with Sturm highlighting the revolutionary nature of God's love, which is bittersweet in the sense that it brings comfort while also causing pain.
Line by Line Meaning
The depth of my soul in the depth of Your voice
The way I feel within myself is reflected in the sound of your voice
With words I've tried to find since I have been alive
I've been searching for the right words to convey this feeling my whole life
This whole world stopped when You spoke
Your words are so powerful that everything else pales in comparison
Your grieving stabs me, I've lost You too
Your pain and sadness is so intense that it hurts me too
Just hearing Your love is never enough
I need more than just words of love from you
Why can't we live here with you?
I want to be with you always
Bittersweet embrace, fit or run in place
This feeling of love is both joyful and painful at the same time, making me unsure of what to do
Don't leave me so thirsty or else hush this hurry
Don't make me yearn for something that I can't have or tell me to calm down if it's not possible
Weight on me, weighs more than me
The burden of this emotion is so heavy that it overpowers me
So wait with me and we'll stop crying
Stay with me and help me ease this pain
The pent up flood gates maintained in Your tone
There's an undercurrent of emotion in your voice that you're holding back
Though it's all we can give, it isn't where we live
Even though we express our emotions through words and music, it's not the same as truly living in that emotion
Through dim reflection we know
Even though we can't fully express it, we have an inkling of what it feels like
You're a revolutionary, bittersweet love
Your love is so powerful and unique that it changes everything, but also brings pain and sadness
Bittersweet embrace, fit or run in place
This feeling of love is both joyful and painful at the same time, making me unsure of what to do
Don't leave me so thirsty or else hush this hurry
Don't make me yearn for something that I can't have or tell me to calm down if it's not possible
Weight on me, weighs more than me
The burden of this emotion is so heavy that it overpowers me
So wait with me and we'll stop crying
Stay with me and help me ease this pain
Contributed by Eliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shyannmason3558
Glad to listen to some newer stuff from Fly Leaf! This is one of the bands that helped get me through highschool, along with a classmate who had introduced me to their music. Thanks so much for sharing this video! 🙏🏼
@nevaeh9375
I love this song video video and
@jusk8lp
I honestly had no idea what the words were until I saw this video.
@gothcurl
Never that this existed. Thanks Youtube for the suggestion. 😍💖
@oldaccount64
I love this song.... Old Flyleaf and New Flyleaf (with Kristen) and both amazing
@vincentalejos9892
I love both Flyleaf's. Even though Kristen left the group I still follow her and found her old Vedera music (also great). I'm just excited Lacey came back to the group for the Sick New World concert.
@oldaccount64
@Vincent Alejos YESS Vedera is so good!! And OMG I didn't know they were touring‼️
@larryredecker6612
Na Lacey sturm/ Moseley is way
Better!!
@oldaccount64
@@larryredecker6612 🫢
@danielmantilla97
What's the meaning of this song?