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
Set Me On Fire
Flyleaf Lyrics
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Alone with a fear-filled head
Thinking of losing you is a haunted song
And a dread much worse than the fear of death
Now I feel the fear rising up
Climbing up, taking over my body
And I feel my pulse starting up
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
You are a spark that shines a light
Where we could belong together, factionless
Let's keep it burning bright 'til we're floating away,
'Til we're ashes dancing inside the flames
Now I feel the fear rising up
Climbing up, taking over my body
And I feel my pulse starting up
Waking me again
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
The lyrics of Flyleaf's song Set Me on Fire are poignant and deeply emotional. The song describes a cold and dark world, where the singer is filled with fear and haunted by the thought of losing someone they love. The fear becomes all-encompassing, climbing up and taking over their entire body, causing them to feel their pulse rising. However, in the midst of all this fear, the singer finds solace in the other person, who becomes their source of light and hope. The two hearts that beat together feed the fire that burns within, and the singer longs to be set on fire - to feel that burning passion that comes with being with someone they love.
Throughout the song, the singer is reaching out for the other person, asking them to set them on fire. They are waiting for this individual to kindle that flame within them and let it burn bright until they are floating away, ashes dancing inside the flames. The image is symbolic, representing the idea that when we are with someone we love, we feel like we are on top of the world, burning bright and shining like the sun.
Overall, the lyrics of Set Me on Fire convey a deep sense of longing and passion for someone, as well as the fear that comes with the possibility of losing that person. The song emphasizes the transformative power of love and how it can ignite a new fire within us.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a cold, dark world it is to walk through
The world can be a dark and unforgiving place
Alone with a fear-filled head
The fear can be overwhelming, especially when one is alone
Thinking of losing you is a haunted song
The fear of losing a loved one can be debilitating and consume one's thoughts
And a dread much worse than the fear of death
Losing a loved one can invoke a fear that is worse than death itself
Now I feel the fear rising up
The fear is becoming more intense
Climbing up, taking over my body
The fear is becoming all-consuming, taking over every part of one's being
And I feel my pulse starting up
The fear is physically affecting the body
Waking me again
The fear is causing wakefulness and preventing sleep
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
The desire for comfort and support is intense
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Bring passion, excitement and energy to my life
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
The need for connection and love is all-consuming
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
The connection between two people can be incredibly intense and passionate
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
The love between two people can give energy and passion to their lives
You are a spark that shines a light
You bring light and positivity to my life
Where we could belong together, factionless
We fit together perfectly and can overcome any obstacle with our love
Let's keep it burning bright 'til we're floating away
Let's keep the passion and fire alive until the end of our days
Til we're ashes dancing inside the flames
Even when we are gone, our love will continue to burn brightly
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: JAMES CULPEPPER, JARED HARTMANN, JOHNNY ANDREWS, KRISTEN MAY, PAT SEALS, SAMEER BHATTACHARYA
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Brandon Bellino
Oh, what a cold, dark world it is to walk through
Alone with a fear-filled head
Thinking of losing you is a haunted song
And a dread much worse than the fear of death
Now I feel the fear rising up
Climbing up, taking over my body
And I feel my pulse starting up
Waking me again
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
You are a spark that shines a light
Where we could belong together, factionless
Let's keep it burning bright 'til we're floating away,
'Til we're ashes dancing inside the flames
Now I feel the fear rising up
Climbing up, taking over my body
And I feel my pulse starting up
Waking me again
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Your hand in mine, oh, I feel the fire
Two hearts that beat, oh, to feed the fire
Open my eyes, I'm reaching for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
I'm burning inside, I'm waiting for you
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
Set me on fire, set me on fire
Oh, oh, oh
MajPaj Majin
Honestly, this is great! She doesn't deserve all the hate, I mean, its fine if you don't like it but don't insult her.
A Fake Prodigy 2006
so true
Kristen Hendricks
people definitely hate Kristen May too much in all truth she isn't that bad. She's just...not Lacey....
Ridley
hate? what for?
Mitchell Daubon
Claire the Loon people hate change. So when a band looses a member that gives the band it's sound they immediately hate upon the new members of the band no matter if it gets worse or better.
Jan Normann
To bad that the fans of Flyleaf didnt approve her as a good replacement. She sings amazing.
Ereder
she is good... but she have a different style. And i'm far from ebing a hardcore fan of flyleaf. But it just so audible
waddell7354
It's the same thing that happened to three days grace. Damn great replacement but the band name should be changed
Sophie Grace
Does she now?
Mr. Von Stoogle (More BAND-MAID, Please!)
@waddell7354 I didn't like Adam's replacement at all, found him a completely generic and forgettable voice. That said I also fell off TDG after One X and couldn't get into Adam's other stuff either. Do agree a switch in band name probably wouldve been best for the singers.