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.
Here Until Forever
In Flames Lyrics
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I am far from lonely but without you I'm a mess
I close my eyes and drift away
And I'm wondering what you're doing now
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me
Mind and soul we are the same
A hand on your heart, you know I am there
You are my lighthouse in the dark
I can see you from a thousand miles
Forever I will always be
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me
Forever I will always be
I hope you feel that nothing dies
I am alive in all you touch
Close my eyes and drift away
Wondering what you're doing know
(Wondering what you're doing right now)
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me (I see me)
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me
Forever I will always be
The lyrics to "Here Until Forever" by In Flames express a sense of longing and connection between two people. The singer can't wait to hear the other's voice again and feels incomplete without them. They find comfort in the fact that they are alike in mind and soul, and that they will always be a part of each other's history. The use of the phrase "When I look at you I see me" reinforces the idea that their connection is deep and meaningful.
The metaphor of a lighthouse in the dark is used to describe the other person's presence in the singer's life. Even from a great distance, they can see their partner and feel reassured. The last stanza hints at a sense of immortality or continuation after death. The singer hopes that their partner will always feel their presence in the things they touch, and they close their eyes and wonder what the other person is doing in the present moment.
Overall, this song is a reflection on the power of deep connections and how they can shape our sense of self and history. The imagery and metaphorical language used in the lyrics reinforce this theme and create a sense of longing and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait to hear your voice again
The singer eagerly anticipates the return of the person they miss.
I am far from lonely but without you I'm a mess
The singer is not lonely in the traditional sense, but they feel incomplete without the person they're thinking of.
I close my eyes and drift away
The singer daydreams about the person they're thinking of.
And I'm wondering what you're doing now
The artist is thinking about the current activities of the person they miss.
When I look at you I see me
The artist identifies closely with the person they miss since they see themselves reflected in them.
We will always be part of history
The singer believes that their shared experiences will be remembered over time.
Forever I will always be
The singer intends to maintain a connection to the person they miss for the rest of their lives.
Mind and soul we are the same
The artist feels a deep connection to the person they're thinking of on both a mental and emotional level.
A hand on your heart, you know I am there
The artist wants the person they miss to feel supported and loved, even when they're apart.
You are my lighthouse in the dark
The person the artist misses provides guidance and hope in difficult times.
I can see you from a thousand miles
The singer feels a strong pull towards the person they miss, even when they're physically far apart.
I hope you feel that nothing dies
The artist wishes for a deeper understanding of the idea that meaningful connections can last beyond death.
I am alive in all you touch
The singer believes that their love for the person they miss imbues every aspect of their life.
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Written by: Bjorn Ingvar Gelotte, Niclas Ingmar Engelin, Anders Par Friden, Howard Benson
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necrosnake11
I can't wait to hear your voice again
I am far from lonely, but without you I'm a mess
I close my eyes and drift away
And I'm wondering what you're doing now
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me
Forever I will always be
Minus soul we are the same
And in your heart you know I am there
You are my lighthouse in the dark
I can see you from a thousand miles
Forever I will always be
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me
Forever I will always be
I hope you feel that nothing dies
I am alive in all you touch
Close my eyes and drift away
Wondering what you're doing now
(I'm wondering what you're doing right now)
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me
I see me
When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history
When I look at you I see me (I see me)
Forever I will always be
Snake TD
This song... the lyrics... the video... it's pure art! Thank u In Flames!
Joe Palladino
I dedicate this song to my daughter. We may be miles away from each other and hardly see each other. Daddy loves you and misses you.
Alec Gibson
I hear you brother, I haven't seen my wife and daughter for 3 years, we all miss each other but my baby girl is growing up without me and I haven't known the warmth of my wife's body against mine for so long. Be strong brother
Noe Rodriguez
whats cool about this song is that anders wrote for his son, glad it made a connection with you and hope your daighter enjoys it as well
Gabriel Montero
Be blesss Joe... be patient .... you are not alone .... Hope and keep moving
Joe Palladino
@MorraNfff thanks for the kind words
MorraNfff
This comment brought me to tears!
Just assuming you're in a similar situation as I was.
I know it's really really fucking tough but just know things will get better and you will get to see her again!❤ Stay strong and let me know if you'd like someone to talk to about it!
SergeantSilly
"When I look at you I see me
We will always be part of history"
Am I the only one who´s in tears because of how this song hits home ?
HiHoSilver
This one and Stay With Me.
Natalie Riley
Kkiji
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