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.
Everything
In Flames Lyrics
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Fearless and whole
Find out what you are
Back in time
No
I won't
I need this
Once you had enough
Break out
Room to breathe
To love
Before you're gone
I'm the one
Who brought the mountain down
Tore it piece by piece Down
Everything's gone
Where I have nothing
There's no hate
Room to breathe
No envy and nothing to lose
The lyrics to "Everything's Gone" by In Flames are powerful and introspective in nature. The opening lines suggest a state of nothingness and purity, where the singer is unencumbered by fear or negative emotions. They encourage the listener to confront their own sense of self and look back to their past experiences. The use of repetition with the line "No, I won't" adds to the sense of determination and resolve in the singer's voice. They express a need for truth, suggesting that the singer has previously been lacking in this area.
As the song progresses, the chorus becomes more explosive and aggressive, with the lines "Once you had enough, break out" pushing the listener to take control of their own destiny. The idea of having room to breathe and love is contrasted with the final line, "before you're gone," hinting at an underlying sense of urgency and the idea that time is running out. The bridge of the song takes a darker turn, with the singer taking responsibility for the destruction around them. The final lines of the song suggest that in the absence of material possessions and envy, there is a sense of liberation and freedom to be found.
Overall, "Everything's Gone" is a song about finding oneself and taking charge of life. It encourages listeners to seek out truth, embrace change, and reject negative emotions in order to find freedom and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Where I have nothing
Being in a state of having nothing left.
Fearless and whole
Being complete and courageous.
Find out what you are
Discovering your true self and identity.
Back in time
Returning to the past.
No
A rejection or denial of something.
I won't
A refusal or rejection of something.
I need this
A statement of necessity or importance for something.
Truth is
An acknowledgement of the reality of the situation.
Once you had enough
When one reaches their limit or threshold.
Break out
To escape or free oneself from something.
Room to breathe
Having space and freedom to move or think.
To love
An invitation to experience and express love.
Before you're gone
A warning to take action or make changes before it's too late.
I'm the one
Taking responsibility for something.
Who brought the mountain down
Being the cause of a great disturbance or destruction.
Tore it piece by piece down
Breaking something apart systematically and completely.
Everything's gone
A statement of loss or destruction of everything.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDERS FRIDEN, BJORN GELOTTE
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@luismunoz1936
Think about this: We know those albums... "The Jester Race", "Whoracle", etc, have their own sound (melodic death, or whatever you want) as well as "Siren Charms", "Sounds Of A Playground Fading", etc, have their own sound (alternative metal, rock, etc)
They are DIFFERENT! We can´t even compare them
"Siren Charms" is beautiful with it's own sound, just like "Clayman" was.
I like a lot their work (everything), I see them as artists.
Oh, and also I love Dark Tranquillity and At The Gates, I'm happy that I can get great different music from my 3 favorite bands.
Of course every opinion is valid. It´s art... art is subjective.
@jeremyjamesdewitt
Love this tune!! And I own every album by In Flames. They have always written amazing music. Great musicians. They can't put the same album out every few years. Just my opinion.
@ganondorfchampin
This album grows on me overtime.
@CeciShaw
my fav song of the album, love the album. Haters will hate. Change is good. People grow up, and grow old, bands change, music changes. This is no amateur effort.
@enrique5977
One of the best songs of the album. Really enjoying the atmosphere on it.
@episode666killer
This song was clearly written to be played live. The pit went crazy when I saw them live.
@OlavityGaming
Best song in the album \m/ The whole album is cool I like it <3
@timglasser9502
Monsters ball is pretty cool as well.
@neomudgreen1
This whole album is a masterpiece! The more and more I listen to it I love it more!
@MickAshMetalMan
Dear In Flames, This is VERY, VERY-VERY COOL, AMAZING music, your new album. You promised something diferent, something very special and blasting and you delivered it! \\m// Thank you very much, people, you ROCK! And forgive those poor people who can't get the beauty of this amazing, amazing new music! Thank you!