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.
Through Oblivion
In Flames Lyrics
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Deep inside, the absent mind
Denial and hypocrisy
All the same
To do this we part our ways
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
All that's been lost, all that's been won
Now I feel right before me
Intentions are pure, I'm out of reach
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
I might dare to believe and I have wings (I have)
Nothing and everything at the same time
Oh, a brighter sun, don't worry
Save me from my fears and darkest thought of her
Carry me through times, through oblivion
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
I might dare to believe
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
I might dare to believe, 'cause now I know
The lyrics of "Through Oblivion" by In Flames speak of a transformative experience that the singer undergoes. At first, the singer is plagued by false affection that has clouded their mind with denial and hypocrisy. However, they eventually realize that they must part ways with this mindset to fulfill their mission and intuition. The singer feels a change within themselves as they let go of what has been lost and won, and their intentions become pure. They are now out of reach, closer to their destination, and have the potential to believe in themselves as they have wings.
The singer's journey is not free from apprehension as they call out for help from their fears and darkest thoughts. They ask to be carried through times of oblivion, but they are determined to continue their mission. The repetition of "my destination, my mission, my intuition" emphasizes the importance of these themes to the singer.
Through this song, In Flames explores themes of personal growth and the struggles that come along with it. The singer's transformation is not an easy process, but they are willing to undergo it to become the best version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
False affection took the best of me
Being deceived by fake love caused me harm
Deep inside, the absent mind
Mentally distant from myself, lost in thought
Denial and hypocrisy
Refusing to acknowledge the truth and acting contradictorily
All the same
All of it equals, it doesn't matter which one
To do this we part our ways
We separate to accomplish our respective goals
My destination, my mission, my intuition
My final point, my purpose, my gut feeling
So close I feel it changing me
It's almost within reach, and it will transform me
Suddenly I know, I have to let it go
Realizing that I must release what I've been holding onto
All that's been lost, all that's been won
Things that were sacrificed and gained
Now I feel right before me
I sense something is in front of me, within my reach
Intentions are pure, I'm out of reach
My objectives are clear, but out of my grasp
I might dare to believe and I have wings (I have)
I could take a chance and trust myself to fly
Nothing and everything at the same time
Equally insignificant and meaningful
Oh, a brighter sun, don't worry
A better future awaits, don't fret
Save me from my fears and darkest thought of her
Free me from my anxieties and my worst memories of her
Carry me through times, through oblivion
Guide me through hardships, even through the unknown
I might dare to believe, 'cause now I know
I could take a risk, because I'm aware
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anders Friden, Bjorn Gelotte
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@40kchaoslord
I love all the hate on In Flames for this song. It's because people don't like change. Whenever something changes, they freak out & lash out against it like a bunch of babies & whine & complain until it either grows on them or they forget about it.
I like this song, and I love In Flames. I understand that doing the same shit over & over & over again is just plain insanity, it will literally drive you insane. So don't be afraid to change it up every now & then.
People who are loyal, and who appreciate change, and understand that bands don't play the same damn music forever, we will still be here listening.
To those talking shit, You are not fans, and you need to grow up, seriously. People did the same thing to metallica. "Oh no James matured & got older & decided to write a sad album, we hate it because it's not hardcore enough, we better whine about it"
Metallica still made it through, even with bitchy ass unappreciative fans like you.
@vujin83
False affection took the best of me
Deep inside, the absent mind
Denial and hypocrisy
All this the same
To do this we part our ways
My destination, my mission, my intuition
so close I feel it changing me
Suddenly I know, I have to let it go
All that's been lost, all that's been won
Now I feel right before me
Intentions are pure, I'm out of reach
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
I might dare to believe
And I have wings (I have)
Nothing and everything at the same time
Oh, a brighter sun
Save me from my fears
And darkest thought of her
Carry me through times
Through oblivion
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
I might dare to believe
My destination, my mission, my intuition
So close I feel it changing me
I might dare to believe, cos now I know!
@TheBehevior
I don't really understand why people want their favorite bands to do always the same things. A band that doesn't evolve is a dying band (Children of Bodom ?). Metallica have made some "different" albums, and just because their are different fans don't like them.
It's the same here, they must evolve, because when they will be like 55, they will play, and not stop beacause they cannot play the things they played when they were 25. They are also getting older, and maybe their music tastes are changing, so as their music. That's it, I like this song very much, much more than Rusted Nail, because that's a sign of change.
@safdasfdasdasdas
children of bodom is dying band and in flames opposite? no need to read more.
@ae.2421
Children Of Bodom's new album is actually quite good imo but I haven't been that much into them. Anyways I have enough albums of old in flames I don't need more.. I'm happy with a new sound.. and to be honest I haven't heard something close too this so its definitely something new :)
@RecepCanAltnbag
lol Children of Bodom dying ? :D lol :D every band must evolve but it isnt in flames song , after jesper in flames was dead ,like after petri norther was dead ,but children of bodom have same band members and that protects the band and evolves , If they had Jesper In Flames would be in flames lol :D
About "dying children of bodom" Last album of children of bodom "Halo of Blood" is proof that they didnt die.
@Deaderboy
Its not that hard to understand. If you like death metal and dont like poprock im sure you can understand how you would want a band you like to keep playing music you like instead of music you dont like.
@TheBehevior
Yes, but, I don't think this is shitty music anyway. This is shitty In Flames. That's what I don't understand, we rate bands with what they have already made, not comparing to other music, not by them. If I want to listen Colony (which was the best for me), I listen Colony, I don't expect a future album.
And yes; I think COB is "dying", because, after Follow the Reaper (this is one of my favorite albums of metal, so please don't think I'm just hater), they stayed stuck in the same style, so their music became less interesting. That's just my opinion. Sorry, bye.
@juliusfink9068
From today on I can totally support their style on this record, because the old stuff is not gone and the new stuff is just new. Change is always good for a reason!
@selbi182
I remember when this song came out, and everybody hated it, including me. However, after one and a half years I can finally say this is one of my favorite In Flames songs. It just really takes some time to get used to...
@derekwilliams6329
This is exactly how I feel about the entire Sense Of Purpose album. I've never connected to an album as deeply than with ASOP, thought it was shit at first. I think it was just the massive change in direction.
@selbi182
Derek Williams
Exactly! Funny that you mention ASOP even, because I only started liking it recently when I gave it another try and really let myself sink into The Chosen Pessimist. Suddenly my least favorite In Flames album shot its way to the top five.