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.
Your Bedtime Story Is Scaring
In Flames Lyrics
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And play with innocence,
Like you ever would,
Doesn't seem to make any sense,
I guess you deliver misery,
Just like you should,
Oh, nine o'clock,
And you paint the skies gray,
We're the ones who betray,
But how can you say with such ease,
Wanna take a stand,
Or you just wanna fight,
Your bedtime story is scaring everyone,
You make me understand the evil that men do,
The evil that men do
The lyrics of In Flames's song "Your Bedtime Story Is Scaring" are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is that the song is about the frightening nature of reality and the horrors that humans are capable of. The singer seems to be acknowledging the darkness within all of us and how it can manifest in different ways. There is a sense of powerlessness as the singer laments the fact that "we're the ones who betray" and that misery is being delivered as it should. The singer also questions whether the listener wants to take a stand against this darkness or simply fight against it without truly understanding its origins.
The chorus, "Your bedtime story is scaring everyone, You make me understand the evil that men do, The evil that men do," further emphasizes the idea of the terror inherent in reality. The words "bedtime story" imply that the things that are happening are like a nightmare brought to life, something that should not be happening but is. The phrase "evil that men do" speaks to the idea that humans have the capacity for great cruelty and brutality. The singer seems to be both afraid of this reality and also coming to terms with it.
Overall, "Your Bedtime Story Is Scaring" is a dark and introspective song that touches on the idea of humanity's potential for evil.
Line by Line Meaning
Find time,
Make time to enjoy innocent things
And play with innocence,
Indulge in activities that are pure and innocent
Like you ever would,
As if you would ever do that
Doesn't seem to make any sense,
Doesn't appear to have any rational explanation
I guess you deliver misery,
I assume you bring sadness to others around you
Just like you should,
As if it's your duty to bring unhappiness
Oh, nine o'clock,
At nine in the evening
And you paint the skies gray,
You make the sky look grey and dull
It's not your fault,
It's not your responsibility
We're the ones who betray,
We are the ones who deceive and disappoint
But how can you say with such ease,
How can you say it so calmly
Wanna take a stand,
Do you want to make a difference
Or you just wanna fight,
Or do you want to argue and create conflict
Your bedtime story is scaring everyone,
Your story before bedtime is frightening everyone
You make me understand the evil that men do,
You are helping me comprehend the wickedness committed by people
The evil that men do
The immoral actions performed by human beings
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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