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.
The New Word
In Flames Lyrics
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Of blessendness
And a feeling of ease
A cup of the well of freedom and life
We joyfully drink
Inside all was new
But outwards nothing had changed
Then to the altar
To evaluate
All parts of the great mystery
But all remains on the same spot
No signs of a
New season
In my hand is a new word
But the word is
Still without a body
A hidden life stream
That swells in the deep
Will soon give
The word a second face
In my hand is a new word
But the word is
Still without a body
In my hand is a new word
But the word is
Still without a body
The lyrics to In Flames’ “The New Word” seem to suggest the existence of something new and wonderful that has yet to fully take form or manifest itself in the world. The first stanza describes this new thing as a “word of blessedness” that brings ease and joy to those who encounter it. It is like a refreshing drink from a fountain of freedom and life, and though it has not caused any outward change, those who have tasted it are transformed within.
The second stanza suggests that this new thing is not easily understood or explained. The singer goes to the altar to “evaluate all parts of the great mystery,” but finds that everything remains in the same place and there are no clear signs of a new season. The third stanza suggests that the new thing is still in a state of becoming, like a hidden life stream that is preparing to give the word a “second face” or a physical manifestation.
Overall, the song seems to be about the potential for change and growth that exists within all of us, even when it is not readily visible. The “new word” represents a deeper understanding or insight that can bring positivity and transformation to our lives, and the song encourages us to keep searching for and embracing this elusive concept.
Line by Line Meaning
The great word
The belief or concept that brings a sense of happiness and relief.
Of blessendness
A state of being blessed or favored by a higher power.
And a feeling of ease
A sense of comfort and relaxation that comes with the belief or concept of the great word.
A cup of the well of freedom and life
A metaphorical representation of drinking from the source of freedom and vitality that the great word provides.
We joyfully drink
We happily accept and embrace the great word as our own.
Inside all was new
A sense of renewal and freshness that comes with embracing the great word.
But outwards nothing had changed
Despite the internal changes, the outside world remains unchanged.
An escapade
A journey or adventure taken to explore the mysteries of the great word.
Then to the altar
A place of worship or meditation where one can fully evaluate and connect with the great word.
To evaluate
To deeply examine and analyze the components of the great word.
All parts of the great mystery
The unknown aspects and elements of the great word and its significance.
But all remains on the same spot
Despite the examination, the great mystery and its components remain unchanged.
No signs of a
There are no indications or traces of a new season in relation to the great word.
New season
A period of change and renewal, which is not yet evident in relation to the great word.
In my hand is a new word
The singer possesses a new concept or belief that has potential significance.
But the word is
The concept or belief, though powerful, is not yet realized or fully understood.
Still without a body
The new concept or belief lacks concrete form or practical application.
A hidden life stream
A metaphorical representation of a powerful and unseen force that has the potential to bring the new concept or belief to life.
That swells in the deep
The hidden life stream is growing and gaining power in a deep, unconscious place.
Will soon give
The hidden life stream will soon provide the energy and momentum needed to bring the new concept or belief to life.
The word a second face
The new concept or belief will take on a new, more concrete form and become more powerful and significant.
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