Leeches
In Flames Lyrics

The lyrics to In Flames's song "Leeches" seem to describe the feeling of being part of a group or society where everyone is expected to follow the crowd without questioning a thing. The singer of the song identifies the individuals as creatures who leave her, signifying that they are not always trustworthy. The first verse suggests some form of power struggle between the singer and the members of the group. The singer is open to taking the direction that the group suggests, but only up to a certain point, till they feel the fire dies. The use of the word "fry" at the end of the verse could indicate the society's destructive nature towards its members.

The chorus "Spit me out, I'm glad I don't belong, save me the speech, you'll be forgotten and gone" reiterates the singer's vexation with the society and the constant pressure that they apply to conform. The use of words such as "Burns, rips and hurts," portray how painful it is to exist in such an environment. In the second verse, the song shifts into a critical tone focusing on how "they" preach to us. The phrase "they" could represent those in power or those leading the group. They continue to offer speeches that lack wisdom critical to leading a society. The bridge of the song could be a point of contrast, posing what feels like a glimmer of hope. It speaks of the chance of a lifetime and asks how it feels to be alive. Nevertheless, the verses' melancholic tone overshadows this glimmer of hope, suggesting the chance of a lifetime could be nothing but an illusion.