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.
Reflect the Storm
In Flames Lyrics
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Let the bullet penetrate me
It breaks life
Tell me stories of gold and gods
The precision in your voice
Breaks the walls that I built
Your eyes means livin' a lie
When I come much bigger than this
A dark star
Spend another day with me
Get something that doesn't reflect
This sort that I need
Oh take the chance
Bring me the calm
When there is nothing
Expose the dark side
Awakening emotional
Expose the dark side
Impossible to tame
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
Throw yourself into the eye of chaos
Infiltrate me
Sneak out before I wake
Take out the trash and burn it
Try to find a beautiful place to lay
These fragile bones of mine
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
When there is nothing
Expose the dark side
Awakening emotional
Expose the dark side
Impossible to tame
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
The lyrics to In Flames's song "Reflect the Storm" convey a sense of emotional vulnerability and a longing for deeper connection. The singer seems to be seeking someone who can break through the walls they have built up and offer them an experience of genuine human connection. The opening line, "Shot for shot / Let the bullet penetrate me," suggests that the singer is willing to take risks in pursuit of this deeper connection, even if it means putting themselves in harm's way. They want to be told stories of "gold and gods," evoking a sense of grandeur and magic.
The tone of the song is both dark and hopeful, with a sense of urgency underpinning the lyrics. The line "When I come much bigger than this / A dark star" suggests a desire to break through to a new level of existence, even if it means going through chaos and darkness in the process. Throughout the song, there is a sense of searching for authenticity, for something that is "real" and can't be reflected back at them. The repeated refrain of "Away from the light of the sun / Away, I find what is real" drives this point home.
Overall, "Reflect the Storm" captures the struggle to find true connection and meaning in a world that can feel alienating and artificial. Through its vivid lyrics and driving rhythm, it conveys a sense of yearning and determination to break through to something deeper and more real.
Line by Line Meaning
Shot for shot
Taking turns, matching one another's actions
Let the bullet penetrate me
Allowing oneself to be affected by something painful or damaging
It breaks life
Causes a disruption or destruction to one's existence
Tell me stories of gold and gods
Sharing tales of wealth and powerful beings
The precision in your voice
The accuracy and clarity in the words spoken
Breaks the walls that I built
Shattering the barriers one has constructed to protect oneself
Your eyes means livin' a lie
The gaze of the other person signifies living in deceit or falsehood
When I come much bigger than this
Aspires to become something greater
A dark star
A symbol of strange or mysterious energy
Spend another day with me
Requesting companionship for another day
Get something that doesn't reflect
Obtain something that is not a mirror image of oneself
This sort that I need
The kind of thing that is necessary
Oh take the chance
Urging someone to seize an opportunity
Bring me the calm
Dispensing peace, tranquility, or alleviation from distress
When there is nothing
In the absence of anything else
Expose the dark side
Reveal the hidden or unpleasant aspect of something
Awakening emotional
Stirring, arousing, or kindling the feelings within
Impossible to tame
Unmanageable or uncontrollable
Away from the light of the sun
Being distanced from the brightness or warmth of daylight
Infiltrate me
Invade, penetrate or permeate my being
Sneak out before I wake
Leave imperceptibly without being seen or heard
Take out the trash and burn it
Discard and destroy the unpleasant or unwanted elements
Try to find a beautiful place to lay
Attempting to discover an attractive spot to rest
These fragile bones of mine
My delicate and easily breakable physical structure
Away, I find what is real
By being distanced, I discover what is genuine or true
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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Alexandra Gicheska
When there is nothing
Expose the dark side
Awakening emotional
Expose the dark side
Impossible to tame
Away from the light of the sun
Away, I find what is real
Throw yourself into the eye of chaos
Infiltrate me
Sneak out before I wake
Take out the trash and burn it
Try to find a beautiful place to lay
These fragile bones of mine
Robert Daniel Curtis
This is my favorite In Flames song, and probably my favorite album by them as well.
Austin Johnson
Am I the only one who gets chills every time the chorus plays? It's fucking amazing <3
Tanner Porteous
I just listenned to this song for 3 hours straight....it gets me through the tough times of life, In Flames deserves a medal.
NachoNinja
This is great, one of my favorites from the album.
xxNighthawkxx
cant stop listening to it. might be become my new fav along with crawl through knives. this band is pure epicness!
Matti Maijala
this is absolutely one of my favorites from in flames!
Orlando U.
i was in a two year relationship that ended really badly in 2008, after we broke up i went back home and started watching a wow pvp video that had this song on it, i wasn't sure what to do exactly. I remember being at the computer and listening to this - that memory is permanently there.
I just heard this song today after forgetting about it for a couple of years and recollected a bit of where i was and where i am, I've been married for about 3 years now (to a different girl of course lol) and have two kids and life's good. good just like this song.
nev
funh3ll In Flames got me through serious shit aswell bro I feel ya.
vetkleppe95
funh3ll that's lovely
Kyōka Suigetsu
WoW and In Flames, two of my favourite things together!