Killswitch Engage rose to fame with its 2004 release The End of Heartache, which peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA in December 2007 for over 500,000 shipments in the United States. The title track, "The End of Heartache", was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Metal Performance, and a live DVD titled (Set This) World Ablaze was released in 2005. Killswitch Engage has performed at festivals such as Soundwave Festival, Wacken Open Air, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Ozzfest, Download Festival, Rock on the Range, Rock am Ring, Mayhem Festival, Monsters of Rock, Pointfest, Knotfest and Heavy MTL. The band has sold over four million records in the U.S. and has been considered notable within the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, and has also been considered one of the earliest leading forces of the metalcore genre.
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Studio albums
Killswitch Engage (2000)
Alive or Just Breathing (2002)
The End of Heartache (2004)
As Daylight Dies (2006)
Killswitch Engage (2009)
Disarm the Descent (2013)
Incarnate (2016)
Atonement (2019)
Beyond The Flames
Killswitch Engage Lyrics
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Seduction of our minds
The skin becomes illusion
She pulls me down and I fall behind
The weakness of flesh is to settle for less
Than we have got potential to be
Song of the sirens call
Blinding my senses (now I am searching)
For what's beyond the flames
What drags us down to ruin
Where is the power that ignites within?
Seeking the substance that can't be corrupted or changed
We remain beyond the flames
Her dark embrace will suffocate
Choking my senses (now I am searching)
For what's beyond the flames
There is a fire within her eyes,
Blinding my vision (now I am searching)
For what's beyond the flames
Now with just a touch then she feels a rush
Her dark seduction will suffocate
Her dark embrace will suffocate
Choking my senses (now I am searching)
For what's beyond the flames
There is a fire within her eyes
Blinding my senses (now I am searching)
For what's beyond the flames
The lyrics of Killswitch Engage's song Beyond The Flames explore the power of seduction and the struggle to rise above temptation. The persona's vulnerability is highlighted in the line "The weakness of flesh is to settle for less than we have got potential to be." The seductive nature of a woman is depicted in "her dark embrace will suffocate" and "song of the sirens call," which can lead to ruin if not resisted. The fire within her eyes is a symbol of the power of temptation, which blinds the persona's senses, causing him to search for something beyond the flames that can't be corrupted or changed.
The persona longs for something greater than the seductive nature of his desire, which can drive him to ruin. This recurring theme of temptation and resistance is portrayed through the verses, which contrasts the power of the woman's seduction with the search for something greater beyond the flames. The struggle to overcome our vulnerabilities and resist temptation is a universal theme that can relate to anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Step back to see the vision
Take a moment to gain perspective and understand the situation at hand.
Seduction of our minds
Being drawn in by something that seems attractive, but may not actually be good for us.
The skin becomes illusion
Outward appearances may be deceiving, distracting us from what truly matters.
She pulls me down and I fall behind
Being influenced or led astray by someone or something and losing sight of our own path.
The weakness of flesh is to settle for less
Giving in to temptation and settling for something that is not our full potential or what's best for us.
Than we have got potential to be
We all have the potential to be more than we are and achieve greatness.
Song of the sirens call
The tempting call of something enticing that may ultimately lead to harm.
There is a fire within her eyes
An intense passion or drive that can be captivating and alluring.
Blinding my senses (now I am searching)
Being so consumed by something that it becomes difficult to see the bigger picture or make rational decisions.
For what's beyond the flames
Looking for something deeper or more meaningful beyond the surface level attraction or temptation.
What drags us down to ruin
The negative influence or force that can pull us away from our goals and lead to destruction.
Where is the power that ignites within?
The strength and potential that lies within us to overcome challenges and achieve our goals.
Seeking the substance that can't be corrupted or changed
Looking for something genuine and pure that cannot be influenced or manipulated by outside forces.
We remain beyond the flames
We choose to stay true to ourselves and resist the temptations or distractions that can lead us astray.
Her dark embrace will suffocate
Being consumed or overwhelmed by something that initially seemed alluring or tempting.
Choking my senses (now I am searching)
Feeling trapped or overwhelmed by a situation to the point where it is difficult to make decisions or see the way forward.
Now with just a touch then she feels a rush
The intense attraction or seduction that can be created with just a small amount of contact or proximity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Jonathan Dutkiewicz, Joel Michael Stroetzel, Mike A D'Antonio, Justin Foley, Jess D Leach
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