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.
Zombie Inc
In Flames Lyrics
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And defend her case
Part flattery, part threats
"For those who cling to this
Dominion will partake in its fall"
With his silence, he passes the
Judgment over them
You'll make them and yourself to
Believe that he still retains his full power"
As a platform for divine foundations,
You want to make them suck
Shallowness and beauty
Was all that concerned her body
But the soul, her divine guest
Were thrust to the bottom
Surrendered to the sect
That has risen from its womb
"For those who cling to this
dominion will partake in its fall"
The above lyrics are from In Flames's song "Zombie Inc." The song is a commentary on blind adherence to religious and political power structures. The first verse talks about how people will defend and embrace the "truth" that is fed to them by those in power. This is accomplished through flattery and threats. The lyrics then warn that anyone who clings to this power structure will ultimately fall with it.
The second verse describes a platform for divine foundations, which is a metaphor for the religious or political beliefs that people subscribe to. The lyrics argue that people who blindly follow these beliefs are shallow and concerned only with superficial beauty. Their souls are neglected and thrust to the bottom. The verse ends with a warning that surrendering to this sect will only lead to its eventual fall.
Overall, "Zombie Inc." is a commentary on how people blindly follow powerful institutions, without questioning their motives or actions. The lyrics argue that blind adherence to authority ultimately leads to the downfall of both the institution and the individuals who follow it.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth serves them embrace
They will accept any truth that confirms their beliefs
And defend her case
And defend their beliefs at any cost
Part flattery, part threats
Using a combination of flattering and threatening tactics to influence others
"For those who cling to this
Dominion will partake in its fall"
Those who hold onto power will eventually lose it
With his silence, he passes the
Judgment over them
He judges them without speaking
"With your feverish signs of force
You'll make them and yourself to
Believe that he still retains his full power"
Using force to maintain power can create the false perception that one still has complete control
As a platform for divine foundations,
You want to make them suck
Using religion as a tool to manipulate and exert control over others
Shallowness and beauty
Was all that concerned her body
She was only concerned with superficial physical appearance
But the soul, her divine guest
Were thrust to the bottom
Neglecting the spiritual aspect of oneself
Surrendered to the sect
That has risen from its womb
Submitting to a group that has emerged from within their own community
"For those who cling to this
dominion will partake in its fall"
Those who hold onto power will eventually lose it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
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