In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper… Read Full Bio ↴In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990. Alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity, In Flames pioneered the genres known as Swedish death metal and melodic death metal.

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.

Dia 595-Escape
In Flames Lyrics

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Could it be a new day?
Fear in me so deep
You push me out, I feel far
The absence, close to me
The other side I crawl
You push me out, I fall

Heal my wounds with everything

Away you complicate me
Sick of cycles, drop to zero
A while just like last times
My least favorite re-run
Sick of cycles, I bounce in gray

Escape familiar home
Memories remains alone
Reality trapped inside
The wicked descend

Testing higher mentality
I conquer myself through this
A furious path to walk
New space exists beyond
In silence I dwell displeased
Remain with the seed of unfulfillment

Heal my wounds with everything
Away you complicate me
Sick of cycles, drop to zero
A while just like last times
My least favorite re-run
Sick of cycles, I bounce in gray

Escape familiar home
Memories remains alone
Reality trapped inside
The wicked descend - I hide

Heal my wounds with everything
Away you complicate me
Sick of cycles, drop to zero
A while just like last times
My least favorite re-run
Sick of cycles, I bounce in gray

Escape familiar home
Memories remains alone
Reality trapped inside
The wicked descend - I hide

Escape familiar home
Memories remains alone

Reality trapped inside
The wicked descend - I hide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to In Flames's song Dial 595-Escape speak of a deep fear that has taken hold of the singer. He feels pushed out and far from everything, with an absence that is close to him. The singer crawls to the other side, only to fall when pushed out again. He wants to heal his wounds with everything and yearns for an escape from his familiar home, where memories remain alone and reality is trapped inside. The wicked are descending upon him, and he feels compelled to hide.

The song overall is about the singer's desire to break free from a pattern of negativity and dive into the unknown on a path to healing. He wants to escape the familiar and move beyond the stagnancy of his current situation. The lyrics speak to anyone who feels trapped in cycles that are bringing them down, and the hope of finding something new and positive on the other side.

Line by Line Meaning

Could it be a new day?
Wondering if there is a possibility of a fresh start.

Fear in me so deep
Feeling apprehensive and anxious at a profound level.

You push me out, I feel far
Feeling disconnected and distant due to someone's actions.

The absence, close to me
Despite the lack of someone, their presence is still noticeable.

The other side I crawl
Going through a difficult time and struggling to move forward.

You push me out, I fall
Being pushed away and losing control of the situation.

Heal my wounds with everything
Trying to find a way to recover and overcome the pain.

Away you complicate me
Feeling overwhelmed and burdened by someone's absence.

Sick of cycles, drop to zero
Tired of going through repeated patterns that end up leading nowhere.

A while just like last times
Experiencing a situation that feels like a deja vu.

My least favorite re-run
Going through a situation that is unpleasant and unwanted.

Sick of cycles, I bounce in gray
Being tired of the repetitive cycle leading to a sense of monotony and stagnation.

Escape familiar home
Trying to break away from one's comfort zone.

Memories remains alone
Despite trying to move on, the memories of the past continue to linger.

Reality trapped inside
Feeling stuck in a situation with no apparent way out.

The wicked descend
The unpleasant and challenging aspects of life begin to take hold.

Testing higher mentality
Challenging oneself to be better and rise above the situation.

I conquer myself through this
Overcoming one's inner demons and struggles.

A furious path to walk
Going through a challenging and difficult journey.

New space exists beyond
Believing that a brighter future is possible.

In silence I dwell displeased
Feeling discontent and unhappy, but not expressing it.

Remain with the seed of unfulfillment
Feeling unfulfilled and incomplete, despite trying to move on.

The wicked descend - I hide
Retreating from the difficulties and challenges that arise.