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".
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I'M SORRY
Flyleaf Lyrics
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I don't mean to remember.
It's true that I dream less often.
I'm not ashamed of that long December
Your hand's coming down again.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
I only noticed your face.
I'm falling.
I'm shedding my skin, but it's not time I'm told.
I am aware of what you mean and by then I'm only ten years old.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
I only noticed your face.
No matter what your gonna build my shell
My scars are yours today.
This story ends so good.
I love you and I understand that you stood where I stood.
I close my eyes and brace my self.
I only notice your face.
No matter what your gonna break my shell
I'm done healing.
I'm done healing.
The lyrics to Flyleaf's song "I'm Sorry" can be interpreted in many ways, but the theme of abuse is evident throughout the song. The singer, who is most likely a victim of abuse, apologizes for remembering what happened to her. She dreams less often, which could indicate that she is suffering from trauma and tries to repress her memories. The line "I'm not ashamed of that long December" might suggest that the abuse occurred during the holiday season, or it could be interpreted as a metaphor for a difficult time in her life.
The line "Your hand's coming down again" is particularly chilling because it suggests physical abuse. The singer closes her eyes and braces herself, indicating that she is anticipating the pain that is about to come. The line "No matter what you're gonna build my shell" suggests that the singer is becoming numb to the abuse and trying to protect herself from it.
The chorus suggests that the singer is trying to heal from her scars, but it's not easy. She feels like she's shedding her skin, but it's not time. She's aware of what happened to her, and she's only ten years old. This line is particularly heartbreaking because it suggests that the singer has experienced abuse at a very young age. Despite everything, the singer loves and understands her abuser because she stood where she stood. The last line "I'm done healing" could suggest that the singer has given up on trying to heal from her scars and is ready to move on from the abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry.
Apologizing for something.
I don't mean to remember.
Unintentionally recalling something.
It's true that I dream less often.
Admitting to dreaming less frequently than before.
I'm not ashamed of that long December
Not feeling guilty about a past event.
Your hand's coming down again.
Expecting physical abuse.
I close my eyes and brace myself.
Preparing for the inevitable.
I only noticed your face.
Focusing on the abuser's facial expression.
No matter what you're gonna build my shell,
Referring to the emotional walls being built up for protection.
I'm falling.
Feeling helpless and vulnerable.
I'm shedding my skin, but it's not time I'm told.
Trying to move on, but being told it's not the right time.
I am aware of what you mean and by then I'm only ten years old.
Recognizing the destructive behavior of the abuser at a young age.
My scars are yours today.
Acknowledging the abuser's role in causing emotional scars.
This story ends so good.
Hopeful for a positive outcome despite the past experiences.
I love you and I understand that you stood where I stood.
Having empathy for the abuser due to shared experiences.
No matter what your gonna break my shell
Expecting further emotional damage.
I'm done healing.
Tired of trying to recover from emotional wounds.
I'm done healing.
Reiterating the sentiment of being finished with emotional healing.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD BENSON, SAMEER BHATTACHARYA, JAMES CULPEPPER, JARED HARTMANN, LACEY NICOLE MOSLEY, PAT SEALS, LACEY NICOLE STURM, KIRKPATRICK SEALS
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