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.
Everlost Part II
In Flames Lyrics
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His name relives his solar voice
Falling into the unknown
Yet he shall feel no harm
Lights shine upon his face
Night exists no longer
In unknown colors they confront him
In soundless tongues they speak its name
Moon red - reaching for life through eternity
Star black - the brooding silence is frightening me
One elderly custom in timeless guise
In ceremonies of old one, dove now flies
Fly through time
The lyrics to In Flames's song "Everlost Part II" describe a person who is falling into the unknown but feels no harm. They are confronted by unknown colors and sounds that speak its name in soundless tongues. The moon is described as red, reaching for life through eternity while the stars are black and the brooding silence is frightening. The lyrics suggest a sense of wonder, fear, and uncertainty as the person is confronted with unknown forces and is uncertain what lies ahead.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the person being sung about is being memorialized for his actions, and that his name lives on through his "solar voice." This voice is perhaps a reminder of the light and warmth that he brought to others during his lifetime, and serves as a source of comfort to those who mourn his loss. The lyrics further describe the person as falling into the unknown, but that he will not be harmed. This suggests a sense of reassurance that whatever lies ahead, the person will persevere.
Overall, the lyrics to "Everlost Part II" present a sense of awe and wonder, as well as a hint of fear and uncertainty. The unknown forces that confront the person are both frightening and fascinating, and the lyrics suggest that the person will navigate through these challenges with strength and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Through seven songs of rejoice
His spirit continues to live on through a series of celebratory songs.
His name relives his solar voice
His name keeps his voice and memories alive.
Falling into the unknown
He descends into the unknown realm of death.
Yet he shall feel no harm
He won't feel any harm during his transition into the afterlife.
Lights shine upon his face
He is seeing a bright light looming upon his face.
Night exists no longer
The concept of nighttime ceases to exist.
In unknown colors they confront him
He is confronted by unknown colors or beings.
In soundless tongues they speak its name
They speak to him without any sound or language he is familiar with.
Moon red - reaching for life through eternity
The dying moon is striving for eternal life.
Star black - the brooding silence is frightening me
The dark, ominous star and the silence it brings is scaring him.
One elderly custom in timeless guise
A long-standing ritual is being carried out that has stood the test of time.
In ceremonies of old one, dove now flies
As part of this ancient ritual, a dove takes flight.
Fly through time
The dove soars through time, symbolizing the passing of time and eternity.
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