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
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Flyleaf Lyrics
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Hollow eyes are stepping out into the night
Now the void is opened calling me inside
It's hard to hide
I'm hanging by a thread, I'm waiting for you call
My hands are turning red
I'm hanging by a thread, I thought I had it all
All the miles I ride, body turning thin
A couple piece of paper trying to open
I'm climbing up the rabbit hole, I feel the spin
And chase the wind
I'm hanging by a thread, I'm waiting for you call
My hands are turning red
I'm hanging by a thread, I thought I had it all
My parachute's in shreds
I'm hanging by a thread, I'm waiting for you call
My hands are turning red
I'm hanging by a thread, I thought I had it all
My parachute's in shreds (aah aah aah)
The lyrics to Flyleaf's "Thread" offer a strikingly emotional message about feeling vulnerable and on the brink of collapse. The opening lines of "chasing echoes through the corner of my mind" and "hollow eyes stepping out into the night" suggest a sense of aimlessness and lost direction, as if the singer is trying to find something but can't quite grasp it. As the song progresses, we learn that the singer is "hanging by a thread" and waiting for a lifeline to pull them out of their distress. The repeated chorus reinforces this image of being on the precipice - "my hands are turning red" - adding to the sense of physical and emotional strain.
In many ways, "Thread" represents a universal experience for anyone who has struggled with depression, anxiety, or feelings of isolation. The lyrics convey a sense of being stuck in a dark and hopeless place, combined with a desperate hope for something better. The metaphor of the parachute in shreds suggests that the singer has lost their ability to stay afloat, and needs someone else to provide them with a safety net. Overall, "Thread" is a powerful and poignant reflection on the difficulties of mental health and the importance of connection and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Chasing echoes through the corner of my mind
I keep thinking about my past and the memories that haunt me are like echoes bouncing around in my head.
Hollow eyes are stepping out into the night
I feel empty and hollow, and it's like I'm walking in the darkness without any direction or purpose.
Now the void is opened calling me inside
I feel a sense of emptiness or absence inside of me, like there's a black hole that's pulling me towards it.
It's hard to hide
I can't ignore or deny these feelings.
I'm hanging by a thread, I'm waiting for you call
I'm barely holding on to hope, waiting for someone to reach out and help me.
My hands are turning red
I'm trying so hard to grip onto something, anything, that my fingers are starting to bleed.
I thought I had it all, my parachute's in shreds
I used to be so confident and secure, but it feels like everything has fallen apart and I'm in free fall with no safety net.
All the miles I ride, body turning thin
I've been running away from my problems for so long, but it's taking a toll on me physically and emotionally.
A couple piece of paper trying to open
I'm desperately looking for answers or solutions, but the paperwork or documents in front of me seem like an impenetrable obstacle.
I'm climbing up the rabbit hole, I feel the spin
I'm trying to escape my problems, but it feels like I'm just digging myself a deeper hole and getting more lost in my own thoughts and fears.
And chase the wind
I feel like I'm chasing something that's impossible to catch, like trying to capture the wind in my hands.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: DON GILMORE, JAMES CULPEPPER, JARED CHRISTOPHER HARTMANN, KIRKPATRICK SEALS, KRISTEN LYNN MAY, SAMEER BHATTACHARYA
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