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.
Superhero Of The Computer Rage
In Flames Lyrics
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I've been chosen
You think it's over
But I'm ready to go
I am what you fear
I've been chosen
The world as you know it just died
It's the end of all time
I am a surprise
Even to myself I'm a genius
Superhero of the computer rage
In plastic I'll bury
I am what you fear
I've been chosen
The world as you know it just died
It's the end of all time
Everything you say is denied
I'll be the devil on this ride
Dark clouds in your heaven
Your end has only begun
You can scream but there's no rescue
I promise I'll make you sure you that die in time
I am the maggot
In your infected life
No matter how hard you try
I'll leave without a scar
I am a legend
In your infotainment life
It's when I say "it's over"
It's you who's been chosen
Everything you say is denied
I'll be the devil on this ride
Dark clouds in your heaven
Your end has only begun
You can scream but there's no rescue
I promise I'll make you sure that you die in time
Everything you say is denied
I'll be the devil on this ride
Dark clouds in your heaven
Your end has only begun
You can scream but there's no rescue
I promise I'll make you sure that you
Dark clouds in your heaven
Your end has only begun
You can scream but there's no rescue
I promise I'll make you sure that you're dead
The lyrics to In Flames's song Superhero of the Computer Rage contain an ominous warning of an impending apocalypse, with the singer declaring themselves as a force to be reckoned with. The repetition of the line "I've been chosen" suggests that the singer is some sort of predestined or divinely-appointed figure, one who is hell-bent on bringing about the end of the world. The imagery of "dark clouds in your heaven" and "your end has only begun" serve to reinforce this notion of impending doom.
However, the song also introduces a more ambiguous element through the line "even to myself I'm a genius." The singer is not simply a harbinger of destruction, but also a self-proclaimed hero, one who promises to save the world from the chaos that they themselves are unleashing. The song's title, Superhero of the Computer Rage, further underscores this idea of a figure who is both villain and hero, a unique and complex character who defies easy categorization.
Overall, the lyrics to Superhero of the Computer Rage are a testament to the power of language to create and manipulate meaning. By combining ominous imagery with grandiose declarations of power and the promise of salvation, the song emerges as a potent statement on the fraught relationship between humanity and its technology.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the past, future
I represent both the past and the future
I've been chosen
I have been selected for this role
You think it's over
You believe the situation has reached its conclusion
But I'm ready to go
But I am prepared to continue the fight
I am what you fear
I am the embodiment of your fears
The world as you know it just died
The world you are familiar with has come to an end
I am a surprise
I am unpredictable
Even to myself I'm a genius
Even I am amazed at my own intelligence
Superhero of the computer rage
I am a superhero fighting in the digital realm
In plastic I'll bury
I will destroy my enemies with technology
Everything you say is denied
I will not accept anything you say
I'll be the devil on this ride
I will take control and lead you astray
Dark clouds in your heaven
Your world is about to turn dark and unpleasant
Your end has only begun
Your downfall has just started
You can scream but there's no rescue
You can cry for help, but it won't come
I promise I'll make you sure you that die in time
I will ensure that you meet your death soon
I am the maggot
I am the repulsive insect feeding on your life
In your infected life
In your contaminated existence
No matter how hard you try
You cannot defeat me
I'll leave without a scar
I will emerge from this unscathed
I am a legend
I am a legendary figure in this world
In your infotainment life
In your life that revolves around information and entertainment
It's when I say "it's over"
I will decide when this ends
It's you who's been chosen
You are the one who has been selected to lose
I promise I'll make you sure that you're dead
I swear to ensure that you are dead
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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