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.
All For Me
In Flames Lyrics
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A burning feeling, let me call
I wish one more thing! I flinch my hands, and bang my head!
Take whatever comes to you,
All the while, I don't need another friend.
Forever the night that is long for me now.
I'm sure that I may, I can get you, all that you lost.
I'm never told, bad I stay, so sick in me, I'm dying alone.
We stand to fight for nothing! without a thought of reason!
We will never be okay!
I better not do the things I do for you.
Forever the night that is long for me now.
I'm sure that I may, I can get you, all lost.
A growing pain, it is hard to say what brought the darkest burden.
For some of us, there is no answer.
Chains are breaking, I regret this built up inside of me.
There's a storm coming.
I will serve no more, 'til my heavy last breath!
I better not do the things I do for you.
Forever the night that is long for me now.
I'm sure that I may, I can get you, all that you lost.
The lyrics to In Flames's song All For Me are filled with angst and frustration. The song seems to be about someone feeling used and taken advantage of in a relationship or situation. The opening line "Until the world ceases to move!" suggests a feeling of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of pain and turmoil. The chorus, "I better not do the things I do for you. Forever the night that is long for me now. I'm sure that I may, I can get you, all that you lost," speaks to the idea that the singer has been trying to help this person, but it's been at their own expense and they're exhausted.
The second verse seems to suggest that the singer may have been doing things they're not proud of to try and fix the situation, saying "I wish one more thing! I flinch my hands, and bang my head!" They're fighting against something they feel like they can't win, with the lines "We stand to fight for nothing! without a thought of reason! We will never be okay!" The final lines "I will serve no more, 'til my heavy last breath!" indicate that the singer has reached a breaking point and is no longer willing to continue being used.
Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of setting boundaries and standing up for oneself in difficult situations, even if it means losing someone or something.
Line by Line Meaning
Until the world ceases to move!
I want this burning feeling I have inside me to last forever
A burning feeling, let me call
I am consumed with a fiery passion
I wish one more thing! I flinch my hands, and bang my head!
I am feeling restless and anxious, and want to release my energy
Take whatever comes to you,
Accept whatever challenges come your way
All the while, I don't need another friend.
Even if others don't understand, I don't need anyone else by my side
I better not do the things I do for you.
I should stop doing things for you that cause me pain
Forever the night that is long for me now.
I am trapped in a deep state of sadness and loneliness that seems endless
I'm sure that I may, I can get you, all that you lost.
I am confident that I can help you recover what you have lost
I'm never told, bad I stay, so sick in me, I'm dying alone.
I am secretly struggling with my own demons and cannot find anyone to help me
We stand to fight for nothing! without a thought of reason!
We fight without knowing why, without any logical reason
We will never be okay!
We will never be able to return to a state of normalcy
A growing pain, it is hard to say what brought the darkest burden.
I am experiencing a deep and inexplicable emotional pain
For some of us, there is no answer.
There are some problems in life that cannot be solved
Chains are breaking, I regret this built up inside of me.
I am finally freeing myself from the emotional chains that have been holding me back, but I regret not doing it sooner
There's a storm coming.
Trouble is brewing on the horizon
I will serve no more, 'til my heavy last breath!
I refuse to be a slave to anyone else's expectations anymore, even if it means sacrificing everything
I'm sure that I may, I can get you, all that you lost.
I am capable of helping you recover from your losses, no matter how great
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anders Friden, Bjorn Gelotte
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