In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper… Read Full Bio ↴In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990. Alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity, In Flames pioneered the genres known as Swedish death metal and melodic death metal.

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.

Save Me
In Flames Lyrics

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So save me

Here's a hammer
Build a ladder
It's a long way up to heaven
If I dig it might take as long
But maybe in hell that's where I belong
Seven days and seven nights

Funny he found the fires
And I have walked this path before

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my dream

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
So save me

So save me (save me)

Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my charade

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Save me
Save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Save me
Save me

Save me
Save me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of In Flames's song Save Me convey a theme of desperation and helplessness. The singer pleads for someone to rescue him, implying that he has been struggling for a while and can no longer see a way out of his problems. The opening lines "Here's a hammer, build a ladder, it's a long way up to heaven" suggest that the singer wants to reach a better place, but the task seems insurmountable. He then contemplates digging his way out of his predicament, but concludes that he might belong in hell, perhaps implying that he sees no other way to escape the torment of his life. He then recalls "Seven days and seven nights, funny he found the fires, and I have walked this path before," which could suggest that the singer has faced similar trials before and has come out on the losing side. However, he still refuses to give up and implores someone to save him.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Somebody save me" several times, highlighting the singer's desperation. He admits to trying very hard to overcome his troubles but cannot see any way to achieve his goals. In the third verse, the singer expresses his preference to stay away from happy moments ("laughs' overcoming") and the company of crows, perhaps symbolizing negative thoughts or negative influences. He recognizes that memories may fade, but he is too awake to let go of his troubles. He refers to his life as a "charade," suggesting that he is merely pretending to be happy and may not be able to keep up the facade for much longer.

Line by Line Meaning

So save me
The singer is asking for someone to save them

Here's a hammer
The singer is offering a tool that could help in some way

Build a ladder
The singer suggests using the hammer to build a way to overcome the obstacle they face

It's a long way up to heaven
The task the artist is facing seems daunting and difficult

If I dig it might take as long
The artist wonders if attempting to overcome the challenge will be time-consuming and difficult

But maybe in hell that's where I belong
The singer feels like they may be in the wrong place or situation in life

Seven days and seven nights
Time is passing and the singer is feeling the effects of their challenge

Funny he found the fires
The artist is reflecting on someone else who found a solution to a similar challenge

And I have walked this path before
The artist has experienced this type of struggle before and is familiar with it

I'm afraid I'd lose it all
The artist is scared of the consequences of not being able to overcome their challenge

Somebody save me
The singer is asking for help again

Just let it rain
The artist wants to avoid things that might be enjoyable but distracting from their goal

I rather stay away
The singer is avoiding things that could take them away from their goal

From laughs' overcoming
The singer specifically wants to avoid laughter and other enjoyable distractions

And the company of crows
The singer wants to avoid negative influences or company

Memories, they fade
The artist recognizes that time changes things and their current struggle may not always feel so intense

But I'm far too awake
The artist is alert and conscious of their challenge

Welcome to my dream
The singer is inviting someone to see their internal experience

Welcome to my charade
The singer acknowledges that their actions and thoughts may not truly reflect their feelings

Save me
The artist again pleads for help

I've been trying so hard
The artist has put effort and energy into overcoming their challenge

But I can't see that far
The artist is struggling to see a way out or a solution to their problem

Save me
Another plea for help

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Howard Benson, Bjorn Gelotte, Anders Friden

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

MatteoA

7y↑27

So save me

[Verse 1]
Here's a hammer
Build a ladder
It's a long way up to heaven
If I dig it might take as long
But maybe in hell that's where I belong
Seven days and seven nights
Funny he found the fires
And I have walked this path before

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm afraid I'd lose it all

[Chorus]
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

[Verse 2]
Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laps on the comet
And the company of gross
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my dream

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm afraid I'd lose it all

[Chorus]
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me [2x]

[Guitar Solo]

So save me
(Save me)

[Verse 3]
Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laps on the comet
And the company of gross
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my dream

[Pre-Chorus]
I'm afraid I'd lose it all

[Chorus]
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

[Outro]
Save me
Save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Save me [4x]

MR B

So save me

Here's a hammer
Build a ladder
It's a long way up to heaven
If I dig it might take as long
But maybe in hell that's where I belong
Seven days and seven nights
Funny he found the fires
And I have walked this path before

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my dream

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
So save me

So save me
(Save me...)

Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my charade

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Save me
Save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Jenifer Rondeau

So save me
Here's a hammer
Build a ladder
It's a long way up to heaven
If I dig it might take as long
But maybe in hell that's where I belong
Seven days and seven nights
Funny he found the fires
And I have walked this path before
I'm afraid I'd lose it all
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my dream
I'm afraid I'd lose it all
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
So save me
So save me (save me)
Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my charade
I'm afraid I'd lose it all
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Save me
Save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Save me
Save me
Save me
Save me

Yuotbue gmare

Here's a hammer
Build a ladder
It's a long way up to heaven
If I dig it might take as long
But maybe in hell that's where I belong

Seven days and seven nights
Funny he found the fires
And I have walked this path before

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Just let it rain
I'd rather stay away
From laughs overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my charade

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

So save me

So save me (Save me)

Just let it rain
I'd rather stay away
From laughs overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my charade

I'm afraid I'd lose it all

Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me

Save me
Save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Save me(x4)

All comments from YouTube:

Eric Livingston

7y↑15

they still have their classic melodic sound, yet they are evolving. this is a great song!

Stephen Yehuda

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I somehow lost the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me

Matteo Brayden

@Stephen Yehuda instablaster =)

BLOOD & THUNDER

7y↑237

I've been listening to in flames now since I was 13 and I'm 28 now. And it's been a hard pill to swallow that they have evolved. But a logical person understands certain things like the fact that emotions and life changes throughout the years. People write from the heart and this must be what is there. Let's give it up to them for the fact they exist and still have the passion and drive to continue. Im still very much an "old school" in flames guy but I've accepted their journey and can still pick a few songs here and there that still feel like them. You don't start hating ur best friend when ur 40 because you guys started hanging out at 10 and he doesn't like playing tag anymore. People change as well as bands do. Let's all be glad that they made and impact on us and our very misunderstood genre of music.

Jakke61

7y↑15

BLOOD & THUNDER best comment ever dude!

SilkD

7y↑6

BLOOD & THUNDER I couldn't agree more! The analogy works well. I can't say I love this album compared to some of their others but they still have drive and you gotta give credit where credit is due.

Martin Johnsson

5y↑2

I salute you for these very wise words! Couldn't have said it better ;)

elmeri jankkila

5y↑1

Indeed Indeed I agree with you man👍.

wintermuteish

did you read the lyrics at all? i guess you didnt cos that comment is just crap. go back and read it and the song has a meaning

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RawGP

7y↑3

this band continues to deliver. old or new. rock on guys. rock on👊

Dominique Hell

7y↑10

This is one of the stronger ones and i love the whole album.

Neil Woodman

7y↑15

Epic song. Doesn't sound like old stuff but who cares, it doesn't have to. Kudos for expanding their sound.

Frank Fanelli

6y↑4

This song is so good man. i listened to it ONCE, then I found myself singing the chorus all day at work the next day, I had to buy it and listen a bunch of times.

Ikonick

7y↑66

This song proves to me that no matter what musical direction they take, I will always love what they do. In Flames is just THAT band for me.

Jesse Kidder

Me too.

Joe Palladino

7y↑1

i enjoy that In Flames is willing to go outside the box with their sound. It makes them stand out more and endure the times. I look forward with anticipation as to what they will do next

Livia Drewzilla

7y↑3

I love my co-worker for wearing an In Flames sweater cause I wouldn't have found this awesome band without her. ^^

Siderico

5y↑14

I love this entire album.

Jesse Kidder

6y↑2

For every album to be different, it definitely takes talent. Good tune and album.

MatteoA

7y↑27

Andrew Y

5y↑2

Company of crows*

Sandhead

5y↑1

50% of that is not correct lyrics

Tyler Martin

5y↑1

Well he got the save me part right. Lolol

Lars Thiele-Kensbock

7y↑3

I listen to the Band right from their first album. They have gone through a lot of changes. But I like them nowadays just like in the beginning. They are experimenting a lot and I like that. At the time "Colony" was released I wished for more clean chorusvocals. Now Anders is doing it. They evolve deal with it or listen to other bands.

Jaroslav Novák

7y↑2

That´s really one of the best songs I heard from them!

Karlo Soušek

7y↑2

Cool progression, sweet leads, interesting atmospheric electronic music and one of the best vocal performances by anders. Very enjoyable

daniel florio

7y↑3

Lunar Strain - Come Clarity is their peak to me. Most say until Clayman but I really like R2R, STYE and CC a lot. The last three albums are really hit or miss. I actually think this is pretty catchy.

Jan Vlček

Come Clarity is something supernatural

Marco Lyrio

7y↑2

Mais uma obra prima dessa bandaça!

Jairo Salazar

excelente canción, excelente estilo.

Art M

7y↑5

Loving this album, the Vocals are unreal in this album.

Art M

I can here it in some of the songs ..I produce music myself, I think they are going for an overly produced sound and did a lot vocally
"it is catchy, progressive Band for sure

LM de Cadoudal

7y↑1

Great song, In Flames is trying something different on each album, that's why I love this band so much

MR B

M8WhoSk8s

Surprised, they got even more melodic. Sounds great, still nothing beats a sense of purpose

Jenifer Rondeau

So save me
Here's a hammer
Build a ladder
It's a long way up to heaven
If I dig it might take as long
But maybe in hell that's where I belong
Seven days and seven nights
Funny he found the fires
And I have walked this path before
I'm afraid I'd lose it all
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my dream
I'm afraid I'd lose it all
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
So save me
So save me (save me)
Just let it rain
I rather stay away
From laughs' overcoming
And the company of crows
Memories, they fade
But I'm far too awake
Welcome to my charade
I'm afraid I'd lose it all
Somebody save me
Somebody save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Save me
Save me
I've been trying so hard
But I can't see that far
So save me
Save me
Save me
Save me
Save me

Aiden Gage

6y↑3

I just started listening to this band and I love what I’ve heard so far

William Lannhard

7y↑4

I love this new sound without doubt! I'm a huge fan of both the harsh sound they've had in previous album awell as the softer sound they're going for here, so thumbs up! In Flames I trust!

ricardo menezes

Som da hora.

Ruaidhri Olympus

7y↑8

Dark Tranquility and now In Flames, what an amazing month

Alex Space

7y↑1

I love the band, i love the music, i love the album and i love the song

Richard Saenz III

I absolutely love this song!

nem

dope... always loved how new era In Flames fuses the sort of "retro"/neoclassical guitarwork with this modern approach, this track is another great example for that... stoked for the album :D

Bronson Blake

7y↑6

Love the old stuff, love the new stuff. In Flames we trust!

andersjaevel

Such a dramatic chorus. Love it!

OSYRYS

7y↑1

I've been listening to them for a while and I dig it it reminds of DREAMTHEATER in the chorus which is rad

Matthew Yarek

great song! cannot wait for the album

Olímpio Campos Braga Neto

5y↑3

I love In Flames! Hugs from Brazil! For all... One Star!

Musica É Tudo Realmente

viva ao rock! \m/

Zombie King

7y↑1

Anders makes great music... I liked him in dark tranquility (I also like mikael.. and it doesn't bother me that they switched places) I liked his side projects as well "Ceremonial Oath" and "Passenger" he always does great

AlucardsQuest

7y↑9

Both In Flames and Dark Tranquillity tearing it up this year with killer new albums! We have to support both Gothenburg champions!

Jesse Walters

Thank You for such an uplifting song ...

Beni

I'm really looking forward to the new album. The released song are awesome :D

joshua6200

Love you guys....KEEP MAKING music!!

Yuotbue gmare

Wrathchild1995

7y↑33

Another really good song :D Can't wait till next Friday when this album is released, also can't wait to see them live with Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold ;)

The Archivist

It's sad when In Flames is OPENING for a band that they partially inspired.

Asure Zealot

The Abyssal Archivist The old retire and the young shine, is called life...
And with all the nuggets sized mind of the majority of the fanbase, they are not able anymore to stand out...

The Archivist

In Flames fans are some of the most one-dimensional people ever. You like their new shit? Then you must have NEVER heard their old shit, how can one possibly like both? But wait, you DON'T like their new shit? Then you just want The Jester Race all over again!!!

Asure Zealot

7y↑2

Yeah it's a sad sight...
Why cannot appreciate both ? I'm unable to understand them...

Wrathchild1995

The Abyssal Archivist I haven't heard a lot of their older songs before Reroute to Remain, but I am aware of those albums that they did etc. I got into In Flames when I first heard Take This Life off Come Clarity, so I've heard more of the stuff from around that era of In Flames such as Reroute to Remain, Soundtrack to Your Escape, A sense of Purpose, Sounds of a Playground Fading etc, but I do like what I've heard from the band, including the upcoming material :)

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hamerfool

гитара просто космическая впрочем как и всегда у in flames !

Project. doT

Not really what I expected but I loved In Flames since their very first album!

Tashiro

ok, this is not the In Flames I know (I only know a few songs like Trigger, Clayman, Take My Life, Come Clarity, etc.).. but.. wow this chorus is just insane. I hope fans will enjoy this album !

SchissKiss

Damn this song is awesome, can´t wait until friday to get my preordered cd^^

Marzey

I like it! Melodic as always!

Alon Peleg

7y↑14

yes , its not whoracle or jester race.
but its good , very good actually , can't wait to hear the whole album

Kirk TV

7y↑3

Awesome job In Flames. Keep it up, love u guys \m/

melmo

I really like this song thank u for being so awesome to my ear uwu

BottleRocket11

Definitely an interesting track! Very radio friendly, that's for sure. But, it does show a bit more in terms of Anders' clean vocal range!

Airton Cesar

How more i listen in flames more i like Dark Tranquillity...

meteorhero526

7y↑1

YES! Loving where In Flames is going this album!

Matthew Records

7y↑15

Chorus sounds beautiful and amazing. It's not melodeath, but still sounds great :D.

Kaelpie

7y↑5

The chorus sounds like a chorus from the most generic metalcore bands worst song.

Blaedolm Simondsen

incredible vocals

massimo bortolus

Beatiful song, and beatiful album !!!

snaggles magoo

7y↑1

This sounds great. I really like their more mellow sound than the heavy stuff, though I like to mix some of it in my metal playlists too.

The Black Angel

7y↑1

saw this today along with hellyeah, from ashes to new, and a local that I cant quite remember because they only played 2 songs. it kicked ass!

Fedi Ayari

Really cool song , sure it's not like the "old" but it's great :)

J. Rockzinzik

7y↑18

Best song of the new album so far!

Anika Martin

hammer lied.bin so happy die cd zu haben.echt hammer geil jedes einzelne lied.<3 ein hoch auf in flames \m/

Felipe Pisaneschi

I've never listened to any of in flames songs but I love this one :D

Exsilium

the more i listen to that song the more i like it

GX

I love it .... In flames , amazing

Aiat

7y↑3

Nice to see them go back to old school a bit. Inflames is pretty much my favorite band by a long mile.

Marko Tora

ikr :)

Mumble Etc.

7y↑8

Definitely enjoying the sound of this one. The only complaint I can think of so far from these new tracks is that the one previous to this had some wonky mixing going on, but I really dig the sound of these overall. I've always loved In Flames' use of synthesisers and this record seems to be bringing them much farther forward which is certainly welcome to me.

FiendishMaven

My reaction to that opening riff at 0:16 is equivalent to Salieri’s upon reading and hearing Mozart’s music in his head.

Cove

I had no idea why this had so many dislikes. Then I heard the vocals. Makes me wish YouTube still had a 5 star system.

nathan tant

Love this new sound.

Mirko22

This new song from Backstreet Boys is really amazing

cosmicpurp

Good. Great fusion of classic In Flames and Neo in flames. Classic In Flames forever in my heart but nee stuff is great as well.

John Cown

7y↑3

Probably the best album. They keep getting better and better. 10 out of 10.

Matthew Cohn

John Cown not even close, but definitely great music.. clayman is by far their most revolutionary work imo.. this isn't anywhere near that. not bad, but definitely not their best

ZapTersZ

Buen tema!

Senor Vida

You only feel this song if your life is headed down the wrong path

Hemlawk AKA EDK

7y↑2

i dig it

Pietus

This Track is amazing

MaxyPsy

Loved it!

infonator07

7y↑8

I like it. Love the breakdowns. IN FLAMES trying to find themselves yet again.

WE ONE Entertainment

7y↑1

Great song \m/

noeuphoria

just discovered these guys. like what I hear so far.

Fotis Baxevanis

catchy and beautiful the best one so far...

Benjamin Charette

That hits my brain like a brick of gum and sticks to it :D

Mladen Zivkovic

Awesome song!

zerosiii

7y↑4

This one was actually pretty dope

Brian Miller

Great track!!

Aidan Rowland

defiantly not Clayman man but as a musician I respect this. I love when bands do something new because THEY want too. think about it from 1991 to 2016 something will eventually change. much respect from me!

Andreja Plazovnik

7y↑1

I relly like the the vibes of this song. it reminds me of smthing-old. i love it.

André Tavares

fuck yeah cool song waiting for the album to come out to buy it always buy albums buying albums helps the bands survive and making killer music

Arthas Gaius

do caralho essa nova fase do in flames

Alexandre GTi

5y↑5

My favorite "Somebody Save Meeeeeeee" after "SMALLVILLE"

KazKuu

<3 I love it!

RelaxSoundS

7y↑2

I like In Flames and don't care what other people tkinks. There is no band that always makes same music and got no ups or downs. I will stick to In Flames forever

poderx

In Flames is evolving into something different... I like it...a lot...not that the previous discs wasn´t good...they were awesome... but this..this is a reborn... =D

Michael Moreau

This is awesome!!!

meier_00

love it

BuzzKirill

7y↑5

Cool album artwork unlike the previous effort

accursed slug

This track had to grow on me... but it did in 2 minutes!

Simon Pettersen

I'm actually digging the shit out of this track.

supermonkeycow

1y↑1

In flames, trivium, parkway drive are top bands right now IMO

BBBS12

7y↑1

wooow awesome song....randomly founding this and WOW !!!

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