During the band's early years, In Flames had a varying group of musicians recording with them, including many session musicians. By the release of Colony (1999), the group had established a stable lineup. Their sixth studio album Reroute to Remain (2002) showed the band moving toward a newer style of music that moved further away from melodic death metal and closer to alternative metal. This decision was criticized by fans of the group's heavier metal sound; however, it increased the band's mainstream audience and bolstered their album sales. As of 2008, In Flames has sold over two million records worldwide.
Since the band's inception, In Flames have released thirteen studio albums, three EPs, and two live DVDs, their latest release being their thirteenth studio album I, the Mask in 2019. In Flames has been nominated for three Grammis Awards. They won two of these nominations; one for Soundtrack to Your Escape (2004) in the "Hard Rock/Metal of the Year" category, and one nomination for their following album Come Clarity (2006) in the same category.
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In Flames Lyrics
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A top the highest mountain
Below the darkest depths
In the valley of hate I wander
My frost bitten heart is set ablaze, set ablaze
Ravage my soul
Plunder my mind
Trampled in fury by hordes of the light
I am crushed by the hand of my sky
My sky has forsaken me
Rivers of crimson lead me now
Trail of fire
In a place of fire eternal
Left in flames
Scattered in a world of thorns
Torn from my earthly self
Aggrieved in tears and bitterness
I fall beyond stars, beyond stars
Ravage my soul
Plunder my mind
Branded by thunder, fire and ice
Trampled in fury by hordes of the light
My fiery heart is stronger than ever
It's stronger than ever before
My heart in flames
, the first line of the song, contrasts the traditional imagery of a heart being a symbol of love and passion; instead, it is depicted as being on fire, representing intense emotions of anger, pain, and sorrow. This metaphorical fire is further emphasized by the line "A top the highest mountain, below the darkest depths," where the singer is at the highest peak of their emotions and, simultaneously, at the lowest point of their existence. The valley of hate, where the singer roams, is also an indication of the negative emotions they are feeling, anger and contempt for their current predicament.
The following lines depict a fight against the heavens, where the singer feels betrayed by their own sky, which has turned against them. The use of thunder, ice, and fire as elemental forces that have marked the singer mirrors an internal conflict, where the singer is grappling with their emotions, trying to understand why they feel this way, and struggling to control the fire within. There is a sense of resilience amidst the darkness, where the singer's fiery heart is depicted as stronger than ever, despite being trampled by opposing forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold the heart of mine in flames
Look upon my heart as it burns with intense passion
A top the highest mountain
I stand on the peak, surrounded by the majesty of nature
Below the darkest depths
At the depths of darkness lies my true self
In the valley of hate I wander
I travel through a place of anger and resentment
My frost bitten heart is set ablaze, set ablaze
My heart, once frozen, is now ignited with an insatiable flame
Ravage my soul
Consume my inner being with your power
Plunder my mind
Take control of my thoughts and emotions
Branded by thunder, fire and ice
Marked permanently by the forces of nature
Trampled in fury by hordes of the light
Overtaken by an overwhelming force of goodness
I am crushed by the hand of my sky
The sky, my source of strength, has betrayed me
My sky has forsaken me
The heavens have turned their back on me
Rivers of crimson lead me now
I am guided by a path of bloodshed and pain
Trail of fire
I am followed by a blaze of fury
In a place of fire eternal
I am trapped in a world of unending hellfire
Left in flames
All that remains of me is ashes and smoke
Scattered in a world of thorns
I am lost in a land of danger and suffering
Torn from my earthly self
I am disconnected from my physical form
Aggrieved in tears and bitterness
I am filled with sorrow and pain
I fall beyond stars, beyond stars
I have descended into a realm beyond the reaches of the cosmos
My fiery heart is stronger than ever
Despite my suffering, my heart burns with a renewed strength
It's stronger than ever before
My heart's power is greater than any obstacle in my path
My heart in flames
My heart is engulfed in an unquenchable fire
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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Dana Braunberger
Gee I would hate to be in the Coyotes locker room tonight with that coach. ๐ ๐ฌ GO FLAMES GO!!!
Antman 909 productions
So I guess the coyotes kinda blew that 1 goal lead
Jonah.Donohue52
Na the siren was just broken, Kept going off every 2 minutes in the 2nd and 3rd.
Ricky Redbeard
9 goals unanswered, sheesh
Michael Tschetter
We're in!! Hope they dominate like that through the playoffs till they raise Lord Stanley's cup way up!!!
Sad Face
@heaty bot the avs destroyed Carolina while missing their points leader and their captain. Goodluck
Michael Tschetter
@Ckarare you having a bad day or what .. chill buddy dont take it so seriously
memelord 65
@Ckar they've played amazing like this vs every team in the league
jordon
@Ckar well they have better chances then a lot of teams
Ckar
Calm down they played Arizona flames not winning the cup