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.
Free Fall
In Flames Lyrics
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How far will I go?
Despite the foundation, I am falling
Sweet reflection
Will you save a place for me?
Where am I heading?
Could you grant me a haven?
I am punished, could I ever repent?
Mother Nature, I'm wide open
Waiting for you to move me
Don't keep it from me
This is a free fall
I never seem to understand
The time, the place and who I am
Define a way to stay alive
It's like I'm living a lie
Father time, every time I stop and feel
You're there to tell me I'm already late
Don't keep it from me
This is a free fall
I never seem to understand
The time, the place and who I am
It's like I'm living a lie
I never seem to understand
The time, the place and who I am
Define a way to stay alive
It's like I'm living a lie
The lyrics to In Flames's song "Free Fall" seem to reflect the feelings of a person who is lost and falling apart, both literally and metaphorically. The opening lines "Mirror mirror, how far will I go?" suggest a sense of introspection and self-reflection. The singer seems to be questioning themselves, trying to make sense of their current situation. They acknowledge that despite having come from a stable foundation, they feel like they're falling.
The lines "Sweet reflection, will you save a place for me?" suggest a longing for some kind of comfort or safety. It's as though the singer is looking to their own reflection for reassurance, hoping that they can find a way to stop their downward spiral.
Later in the song, there are references to both Mother Nature and Father Time. These are natural elements that are outside of human control, and so it's as though the singer is calling out for some kind of guidance or intervention. They feel helpless and lost, unable to make sense of their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror mirror
Starting to reflect on oneself
How far will I go?
Questioning oneself about the extent of their actions
Despite the foundation, I am falling
Losing grip on the footing despite the base being firm
Sweet reflection
Sarcastically referring to the self-reflection
Will you save a place for me?
Asking if self-reflection can help save a place in life
Where am I heading?
Questioning the direction of life
Could you grant me a haven?
Asking if there is any safe place in the journey
For what?
Questioning why things are happening the way they are
I am punished, could I ever repent?
Feeling guilty and wondering if redemption is possible
Mother Nature, I'm wide open
Being open to the universe for guidance
Waiting for you to move me
Hopeful that the universe will help guide towards the right direction
Don't keep it from me
Praying for clarity and not being kept in the dark
This is a free fall
Acknowledging that things are out of control and free falling
I never seem to understand
Confused and not able to comprehend the situation
The time, the place and who I am
Questioning the fundamental aspects of life
Define a way to stay alive
Searching for a way to survive
It's like I'm living a lie
Feeling like the current situation is not real
Father time, every time I stop and feel
Feeling the pressure of the ticking clock
You're there to tell me I'm already late
Realizing that lots of opportunities have already passed
Define a way to stay alive
Reiterating the importance of finding a way to survive
It's like I'm living a lie
Reiterating the sense of disconnection from the current situation
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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