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
Broken Wings
Flyleaf Lyrics
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Oh I pray a friend for life,
And have I ever told you how much you mean to me?
Oh you're everything to me
Thinking all the time how to tell you what I feel,
Contemplating phrases I'm gazing at eternity,
I am floating in serenity
And I am so overwhelmed
Please don't leave just yet
Can you stay a moment please
We can dance together
We can dance forever
Under your stars tonight
We'll live and breathe this dream
So close your eyes, but don't dream too deep
And please pass me some memories
And when I fall you're underneath
A thousand broken hearts, carried by a thousand broken wings
In "Broken Wings" by Flyleaf, the singer expresses deep admiration and gratitude towards a friend. They confess that they have been thinking about how to articulate their feelings for a long time, but they are lost for words. The singer then pleads with their friend, asking them not to leave yet and to stay with them for just a bit longer. They suggest that they dance together and live in a dream world under the stars.
The singer recognizes that, while their feelings are strong, they acknowledge that their friend has supported them through difficult times. When the singer falls, their friend is there to catch them. The final image "a thousand broken hearts, carried by a thousand broken wings" suggests the intense pressure and weight that the friend has taken on to help them. In essence, the song celebrates the beauty of true friendship that transcends hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for being such a friend to me
I am grateful for your friendship.
Oh I pray a friend for life,
I hope we can be friends forever.
And have I ever told you how much you mean to me?
I don't know if I have expressed how important you are to me.
Oh you're everything to me
You mean the world to me.
Thinking all the time how to tell you what I feel,
I am constantly trying to figure out how to express my emotions to you.
Contemplating phrases I'm gazing at eternity,
I am considering what to say to you for an indefinite amount of time.
I am floating in serenity
I am in a peaceful state of mind.
And I am so lost for words
I am having trouble finding the right words to say.
And I am so overwhelmed
I am feeling a lot of emotions right now.
Please don't leave just yet
I don't want you to go.
Can you stay a moment please
Can you stay with me for a little while longer?
We can dance together
Let's enjoy each other's company.
We can dance forever
Let's enjoy each other's company for as long as we can.
Under your stars tonight
I am enjoying this moment with you under the stars.
We'll live and breathe this dream
This moment feels like a dream.
So close your eyes, but don't dream too deep
Let's relax and enjoy the moment, but not get too caught up in it.
And please pass me some memories
Let's make some great memories together.
And when I fall you're underneath
I know you'll be there to catch me when I fall.
A thousand broken hearts, carried by a thousand broken wings
Even though we are all hurting in different ways, we can help each other through.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAMES CULPEPPER, JARED HARTMANN, KIRKPATRICK SEALS, LACEY NICOLE STURM, SAMEER BHATTACHARYA
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Demetrius Meyer
This will always be my preferred version of this song. The New Horizons version is alright, but this is the top tier version of this song
Sarah Litwiller
Agree
FATA1586
I was today years old when I even knew there was another version…. I knew you couldn’t get this on Apple Music which is what I use and pay for…so I’ve been coming back to this very video for yearssssssss lol anyways I just went and listened to the version you mention and I’m comparison I just can’t listen to that other version.
Wish I could download this one
Demetrius Meyer
@FATA1586 honestly, I rip the mp3 from the video and put it on my iTunes. When it comes to unreleased or exceedingly hard to find tracks, what else can a fan do? I do support the releases stuff, but I like the other stuff too. This version of this song is dedicated to my best friend so I need it in my life.
Nia
same. i can never find this version when i search for it, so frustrating because it is by far the best version.
Rovandy
Always
Aldz paul Lumantas
It’s been 12yrs I still listen to this until now 2020 who’s still here flyleaf thanks for the memories
Dan TheMan
I'm still here! 11/2021 best song by them
wvzjr
2022 still here
Weslei Lima
We are togheter in this... tnks flyleaf