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 Puzzle
In Flames Lyrics
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Living on, have to feel this way.
(Looking for something to believe in)
Looking for something to believe in,
I think I've done my time. (My time)
One by one the pieces fall,
Tell me what it is to believe.
You can tell, changed by their faces.
There are always signs!
I am just still to the puzzle,
Grab a piece of light!
Give me tending, I can't handle everything,
You'll never understand me. (Light)
And I don't care what you think, (Light)
Or maybe I do!
(One by one the pieces fall)
One by one the pieces fall!
Tell me what it feels to believe!
You can tell, changed by their faces.
There are always signs!
I am just still to the puzzle,
Grab a piece of light!
Grab a piece of light!(Light)
You can tell, changed by their faces.
There are always signs!
I am just still to the puzzle,
Grab a piece of light!
You can tell, changed by their faces.
There are always signs!
I am just still to the puzzle,
Grab a piece of light! (Light)
The song "The Puzzle" by In Flames talks about the struggle of searching for meaning and purpose in life. The first verse acknowledges the difficulty of trying to make sense of things and paints a picture of what it's like to live on despite feeling conflicted. The second verse expresses the desire to find something to believe in, but feels like the search has already taken up too much time. The chorus "One by one the pieces fall, tell me what it is to believe" highlights the frustration of not being able to find answers.
The bridge of the song shifts towards a feeling of being overwhelmed and needing help, but feeling like no one understands. The lyrics "Give me tending, I can't handle everything, you'll never understand me" convey a sense of hopelessness and isolation. The final chorus encourages the listener to "grab a piece of light" or find something that gives them hope and helps them make sense of the puzzle of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let us try to think, try to paint the picture.
Let's make an effort to visualize and analyze the situation before us.
Living on, have to feel this way.
We are living our lives but are forced to experience negative emotions.
(Looking for something to believe in)
We are searching for a purpose or meaning to give our lives significance.
Looking for something to believe in, I think I've done my time. (My time)
I have spent a considerable amount of time searching for a purpose or meaning without any success.
One by one the pieces fall, Tell me what it is to believe.
As time passes, things in life start to fall apart, leaving us wondering what it truly means to believe in something.
You can tell, changed by their faces. There are always signs!
You can sense a change in people's emotions and behavior through their facial expressions, and there are always indications that something is not right.
I am just still to the puzzle, Grab a piece of light!
I am still trying to figure out the mystery of life and need a spark of hope to guide me in the right direction.
Give me tending, I can't handle everything, You'll never understand me. (Light)
I need care and attention, as I cannot cope with everything on my own, and it's unlikely that anyone will ever truly comprehend my situation.
And I don't care what you think, (Light) Or maybe I do!
I may not care about your opinion, but at the same time, I do value your input and feedback.
(One by one the pieces fall) One by one the pieces fall! Tell me what it feels to believe!
As things continue to go downhill, I am desperate to know what it feels like to have faith in something.
Grab a piece of light! (Light)
I need to find a glimmer of hope and positivity to help me get through these tough times.
You can tell, changed by their faces. There are always signs! I am just still to the puzzle, Grab a piece of light!
Once again, people's expressions reveal that something is amiss, but I am still trying to piece together the puzzle of life by finding a positive source of inspiration.
You can tell, changed by their faces. There are always signs! I am just still to the puzzle, Grab a piece of light! (Light)
Continuing the earlier idea, despite the constant reminders that things are not right, I am still searching for a beacon of positivity to guide me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anders Friden, Bjorn Gelotte
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