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.
Morphing On To Primal
In Flames Lyrics
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Fireworks and alchemy
Genes spliced and triggered
Into the future and her organic cave
Seismorgasmic omnipotence
Scenes of magma in my eyes
Eruption stones my system
I owe this to the animal inside
And the stiffness that blocks out the daylight
Morphing into primal
I'll cover every particle from there to Andromeda
Not forgetting a single location
From the throat of Ibis to the co-ordinate of Matterhorn
My shot is genesis and catharsis
Penetratonaut in a cosmology of lust
Suck this subterranean creature out
And show it proudly to the house of heaven
With one slight wave of my hand star dissolves
Dissolve my brain
Block my lungs
I'll die from fever tomorrow
When locked in synch a perfected "now"
The lyrics of In Flames's song Morphing On To Primal describe a process of transformation or evolution, both on a personal and a larger scale, as the singer embraces their primal nature and envisions a world where they have the power to create and destroy. The imagery used is often violent or intense, referencing explosions, seismic activity, and magma, as well as biological processes like genetic splicing and penetration. However, there is also a sense of wonder and awe in the singer's voice, as they explore both the depths of their own psyche and the vast expanse of the universe beyond.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, with its mix of scientific and mystical language. The idea of detonation and alchemy suggests a process of transformation, while genes being spliced and triggered implies a deliberate manipulation of genetic material. The reference to an organic cave could be interpreted as a metaphor for the human body, or perhaps a more primal, natural state of being. The second stanza is more explicitly violent, with the singer experiencing a kind of orgasmic release as they imagine themselves as a force of nature. The final stanza is somewhat more cryptic, but seems to suggest a desire to use this newfound power to reshape reality itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Detonation
A dramatic explosion
Fireworks and alchemy
A dazzling display of light and the transmutation of elements
Genes spliced and triggered
Manipulating DNA to activate untapped potential
Into the future and her organic cave
Venturing ahead in time and entering the womb of nature
Seismorgasmic omnipotence
The overwhelming power of orgasmic seismic activity
Scenes of magma in my eyes
Visions of molten lava filling one's sight
Eruption stones my system
The explosive release of energy overwhelms and transforms the individual
I owe this to the animal inside
Acknowledging the primal instincts that drive evolution
And the stiffness that blocks out the daylight
Breaking free from the rigid constraints that impede growth and transformation
Morphing into primal
Shapeshifting into an ancient form of existence
I'll cover every particle from there to Andromeda
Encompassing everything from the smallest subatomic particle to distant galaxies
Not forgetting a single location
Leaving no corner of the universe unexplored
From the throat of Ibis to the co-ordinate of Matterhorn
Traversing from the depths of the sea to the heights of mountains
My shot is genesis and catharsis
My aim is to create and cleanse
Penetratonaut in a cosmology of lust
An explorer of deep desires in a vast cosmic landscape
Suck this subterranean creature out
Drawing out the hidden primal energy within oneself
And show it proudly to the house of heaven
Displaying this newfound power to the divine realm
With one slight wave of my hand star dissolves
The immense control and power one possesses to dissolve stars with a single gesture
Dissolve my brain
Letting go of rigid thinking and opening up to new possibilities
Block my lungs
Repressing the instinctual desire for breath and embracing the transformative power of suffocation
I'll die from fever tomorrow
Symbolically dying to be reborn anew
When locked in synch a perfected "now"
Being fully present in the moment, in perfect harmony with the universe
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STROEMBLAD, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN/GELOTTE, BJOERN INGVAR/FRIDEN, ANDERS PAR/STROEMBLAD, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN/GELOTTE, BJOERN INGVAR/FRIDEN, ANDERS PAR
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