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 Everyone
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 to "Your Bedtime Story is Scaring Everyone" by In Flames are filled with complexity and darkness. The song discusses the idea of innocence and how it can often be taken advantage of by those who deliver misery. The singer of the lyrics is calling out someone who is delivering disturbing messages, causing fear and horror in the people who listen to them. The lyrics suggest that this person's ideas and stories are dangerous and they are causing those who listen to them to see the evil in the world.
The song is full of metaphors and contradictions. The idea of playing with innocence is an oxymoron, as playing usually means having fun and being innocent, but when it is manipulated, it can cause harm. The line "It's not your fault, we're the ones who betray" suggests that the person delivering the disturbing messages is not responsible for the fear and horror they are causing, but rather it is the listener who is betraying themselves by listening to such negative messages.
Overall, "Your Bedtime Story is Scaring Everyone" is a thought-provoking song that explores themes of innocence, manipulation, and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Find time,
Make time for something.
And play with innocence,
Engage in carefree and playful behavior.
Like you ever would,
As if you really embody such childlike innocence.
Doesn't seem to make any sense,
Appears irrational or unreasonable.
I guess you deliver misery,
You bring unhappiness or suffering to others.
Just like you should,
As if causing pain is part of your nature or duty.
Oh, nine o'clock,
Referring to a specific time of day, possibly nightfall.
And you paint the skies gray,
You create a dark and gloomy atmosphere or mood.
It's not your fault,
You are not to blame for the situation.
We're the ones who betray,
We are the cause of the problem or wrongdoing.
But how can you say with such ease,
You express something with nonchalant or casual certainty.
Wanna take a stand,
Want to make a statement or act on a particular issue.
Or you just wanna fight,
Or perhaps you are just looking for conflict and confrontation.
Your bedtime story is scaring everyone,
Your words or actions are frightening or unsettling those around you.
You make me understand the evil that men do,
You illustrate the negative or cruel behaviors of humanity in a way that is clear to me.
The evil that men do
Reiterating the theme of human wrongdoing or malevolence.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saran O
I'm so addicted to this song~
Žiga H
Saran O I'm with you
kasspn
coughs louder strangles with hug again
Saran O
@Mycroft Novak
shhhhhh
kasspn
@Saran O uh huh sureeee (I SHARED WITH U THATS THE ONLY REASON U DID TOO) coughs golem coughs
Saran O
@Mycroft Novak
lel possessive ppl like me don't share so be glad I shared this beautiful song with you
Ondřej Bartoněk
the instrumental part of the song makes me feel weird feelin... its so undescribeable... dunno if positive or negative... but the truth is that the melody is awesome! 5\5 In Flames we trust! Czech Republic
So Humerous
woah this gives me the chills
NPC 48732
@The Real Ayatollah still a relevant comment good sir
The Real Ayatollah
So Humerous listen to it watching Europe crumble.