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.
Wodls Within The Margin
In Flames Lyrics
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Slightly on the street next to polls of monotonous waters
He walks slipping feet from steps at random
He falls
In the space of between his body and the ground
Comets cast off their names
Stellar neurons misfire
Witnesses
Inhale the seed
And spit out a million branches
Buds abloom in all directions
Fringe which events occur
Relations and virused meetings
Catch fire and explode
In the margin of butterfly wings
Entire cycles of evolution
Outplayed and faded
Sparked away and leaned back into
Vacuum-filled nirvana
Between the two of my eyes
Feverish fractal scar
Dance like were they on drugs
Peyote labyrinth re-mapped exits
A hasty blink
And a million life-to-comes
Will never be the same
As they never were
In the kinetic energy of a moving fist
Lies a birth-machine for a parallel universe
With the first movement in organic scap
Came a bouquet of alternative answers
All different multiplied and re-divided
Coded in the spinal cord of a trilobite
Written between the legs on the Meganeura
Suburban city maps and dormant dictator semen
Marked their way through time
In the kinetic energy of a moving fist
Lies a birth-machine for a parallel universe
The song "Worlds Within The Margin" by In Flames is a contemplative and at times surreal exploration of the interconnectedness of all things, seen through the lens of a person falling to the ground. The first verse vividly describes the falling person's sensory experience, with the raindrop hitting the leaf and causing a chain reaction of movement on the ground. The person's fall is then juxtaposed with cosmic imagery, as comets cast off their names and stellar neurons misfire, suggesting a collapse of order and the emergence of new possibilities.
The second verse continues the theme of interconnectedness, as witnesses inhale a seed and spit out a million branches, representing the potential for growth and transformation in every moment. The imagery of buds blooming in all directions and events occurring on the fringe suggests that reality is constantly expanding and evolving in unexpected ways. The reference to "virused meetings" and their explosive potential suggests that not all connections are positive or productive, and the idea of entire cycles of evolution being sparked away and leaned back into vacuum-filled nirvana suggests a cyclical view of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrop hits the leaf changing it's position
A small change can have a big impact on the world around you.
Slightly on the street next to polls of monotonous waters
In the midst of monotony, something small or different can stand out.
He walks slipping feet from steps at random
Life can be unpredictable and full of surprises.
He falls
Even the strongest among us can fall down.
In the space of between his body and the ground
The slightest moment can feel like an eternity in times of distress.
Comets cast off their names
Things that were once important can become insignificant over time.
Stellar neurons misfire
Even the universe can experience misfires and imperfections.
Witnesses
Others may be watching and taking note of your actions.
Inhale the seed
Take in new ideas and perspectives.
And spit out a million branches
Those new ideas can branch out in many different directions.
Buds abloom in all directions
New growth can come from unexpected places.
Fringe which events occur
Sometimes life events happen on the outskirts of what we perceive as normal.
Relations and virused meetings
Interactions with others can have both positive and negative effects.
Catch fire and explode
Emotions and actions can escalate quickly and unexpectedly.
In the margin of butterfly wings
Small details can make a big difference in the grand scheme of things.
Entire cycles of evolution
Change is a continuous process that can span many lifetimes.
Outplayed and faded
Sometimes, what was once significant can diminish over time and be replaced by new developments.
Sparked away and leaned back into
Change can happen suddenly, and can have both positive and negative consequences.
Vacuum-filled nirvana
A state of peace and emptiness can be found in letting go of attachment to worldly things and changes.
Between the two of my eyes
The space between your eyes can represent your inner thoughts and perceptions.
Feverish fractal scar
The marks left on your psyche from past experiences, both good and bad, can be complex and difficult to understand.
Dance like were they on drugs
Your actions can be influenced by a variety of factors, including mood and external stimuli.
Peyote labyrinth re-mapped exits
The path you take through life can be unpredictable and full of twists and turns.
A hasty blink
Time can pass you by in the blink of an eye.
And a million life-to-comes
The future is full of infinite possibilities.
Will never be the same
Things will always continue to evolve and change.
As they never were
The future is always unknown and unpredictable.
In the kinetic energy of a moving fist
Actions can have a powerful impact on the world around you.
Lies a birth-machine for a parallel universe
The consequences of our actions can create a ripple effect that extends beyond our current reality.
With the first movement in organic scap
The tiniest beginnings can lead to great things.
Came a bouquet of alternative answers
There are many different ways to approach and solve a problem.
All different multiplied and re-divided
Each possible solution can be further broken down into multiple outcomes.
Coded in the spinal cord of a trilobite
The past has left its mark and continues to influence the present.
Written between the legs on the Meganeura
The past can be a source of mystery and intrigue that we may never fully understand.
Suburban city maps and dormant dictator semen
The present is shaped by both geographic and social factors, as well as by those who hold power.
Marked their way through time
The past continues to have a lasting impact on the present and future.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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