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
Who Am I
Flyleaf Lyrics
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This day has become sacred
I'm trembling with thankfulness
For all of, of this
Who am I
Who am I
That you have brought me
Who am I that you have brought me so far
All those years of spoiled complaining
I said it's not enough
And you have forgiven me for everything
Everything
And you have given me everything, everything
Oh, it's too much, it's too much
You're too much, you're too much
Who am I
Who am I
That you have brought me
This far, this far
Who am I that you have brought me so far
Who am I
Who am I
That you have brought me
This far, this far
Who am I that you have brought me so far
The song "Who Am I" by Flyleaf seems to be a personal reflection on the singer's journey and gratitude towards a higher power. The first verse establishes that the day is sacred and the singer is overwhelmed with thankfulness for everything happening. The repetition of "Who am I" in the chorus seems to be a rhetorical question directed towards the higher power, questioning why they have been brought this far and given so much. The lyrics "All those years of spoiled complaining, I said it's not enough, and you have forgiven me for everything" suggest that the singer has gone through a rough patch in their life, and may have been ungrateful or unappreciative in the past. However, the higher power has forgiven them and given them everything, which the singer feels is too much.
The song can be interpreted in different ways, but on a deeper level, it seems to be about recognizing the blessings in life and being grateful for what one has. It may also be interpreted as a spiritual reflection, with the singer recognizing a higher power and their role in their life. The repetition of "Who am I" may also suggest a sense of humility, recognizing that they are not in control of everything and that they are merely a small part of something bigger.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so glad to be here
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for being present in this moment
This day has become sacred
This day is special and meaningful to me
I'm trembling with thankfulness
I am filled with so much gratitude that it physically affects me
For all of, of this
For everything I have and everything around me, I am grateful
Who am I
I am questioning my own identity and worth
That you have brought me
I am recognizing that I have been guided and supported on my journey
This far, this far
I have come a long way and I am acknowledging that
All those years of spoiled complaining
I used to be ungrateful and take things for granted
I said it's not enough
I always wanted more and was never satisfied
And you have forgiven me for everything
I am acknowledging that I have received forgiveness for my past mistakes and shortcomings
And you have given me everything, everything
I recognize that I have been given so much in life
Oh, it's too much, it's too much
I feel overwhelmed by the abundance in my life
You're too much, you're too much
I am acknowledging that my blessings are thanks to a higher power
That you have brought me so far
I am recognizing the progress I have made and credit a higher power for guiding me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMEER BHATTACHARYA, JAMES CULPEPPER, JARED HARTMANN, KIRKPATRICK SEALS, LACEY NICOLE STURM, MARK T. LEWIS
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