Early career
The first band Brink was ever in was an Albany, New York-based band called Pulse, before moving to California. In 2004, she and Chris Howorth formed the band Dying Star with drummer Jeff Fabb. They were later joined by guitarist Blake Bunzel and bassist Josh Newell. Soon after, the band changed their name to In This Moment.
In This Moment
Along with her band, she has released seven studio albums. They released their debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, was released on March 20, 2007. Their second studio album, The Dream, was released on September 30, 2008. The band's third album, A Star-Crossed Wasteland was released July 9, 2010. The band's fourth album titled Blood was released on August 14, 2012. Their fifth studio album titled Black Widow was released on November 17, 2014. Their sixth studio album, Ritual, was released on July 21, 2017. Their seventh studio album, Mother was released on March 27, 2020.
Brink has been awarded "Rock Goddess of the Year" in the third (2013) and fifth (2015) Annual Loudwire Music Awards, "Hottest Chick in Metal" in 2010, one of eleven women in heavy metal who matter by Yell! Magazine in 2012, and was recognized by Revolver Magazine as one of the "25 Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock & Metal
Into the Light
Maria Brink Lyrics
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We're lying here on the floor
And neither of us can barely breathe at all?
The doctors saying hold on tight
As we say our last goodbyes
And this is, a moment that
Changes our whole lives
And I still believe in the light
And I wanna feel the sun
I wanna free you tonight
And I still believe in the good
And I still believe in the light
And I wanna feel the sun
I wanna free you tonight
I'm staring deep into your eyes
They're telling me the time has come
And I know you're ready to rise and sail home
The room is filling up with light
As we say our last goodnight
I thank you for every second of your life
And I still believe in the good
And I still believe in the light
And I wanna feel the sun
I wanna free you tonight
And I still believe in the good
And I still believe in the light
And I wanna feel the sun
I wanna free you
And I'm falling,
Watching as you're hurting
I'm down here I'm on my knees
How can I survive?
And you turn to me and promise me you're ready
And tell me you'll be waiting on the other side
And I still believe in the good
And I still believe in the light
And I wanna feel the sun
I wanna free you tonight
And you showed me all the good
And you lead me through the light
And you gave me the sun
It's time to free you tonight
The song "Into the Light" by Maria Brink is an emotional tribute to a loved one who is about to depart from the world forever. The song begins with a poignant question, "Can anybody tell me why we're lying here on the floor and neither of us can barely breathe at all?" indicating a deep emotional connection between the singer and the person they are talking to. A doctor urges them to "hold on tight" as they say their last goodbyes, which means this is a deathbed scene. However, despite being in a dark and tragic moment, the singer still believes in the good and light, which suggests they see hope and positivity even in the face of grief.
As the song progresses, the singer looks into the eyes of the person they are talking to and sees that the time has come for them to depart. The room is filling up with light, and the goodbye is imminent. The singer thanks the other person for every second of their life, making it clear that the two of them shared a deep connection in life. The song's chorus repeats the singer's belief in the good and the light, their desire to feel the sun, and to free the person they love.
When the bridge section starts, the singer is watching the person they love, knowing that they will soon be gone, and the pain of loss has brought the singer down to their knees. But the singer's loved one turns to them and promises that they are ready, that they will wait on the other side. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that their loved one showed them all the good, led them through the light, and gave them the sun, and it is now time to free them.
Overall, "Into the Light" is an incredibly moving and emotional song that expresses the power of love and loss. It reminds us that even in moments of extreme sadness, we can find hope and positivity and keep the light of those we love shining brightly within us.
Line by Line Meaning
Can anybody tell me why
Questioning why the situation is the way it is
Weβre lying here on the floor
Physically present in a vulnerable position
And neither of us can barely breathe at all?
Intense physical and emotional distress
The doctors saying hold on tight
Medical professionals providing guidance and support
As we say our last goodbyes
Final moments of communication before a major change
And this is, a moment that
Emphasizing the gravity of the situation
Changes our whole lives
Acknowledging the long-lasting impact of the situation
And I still believe in the good
Holding on to hope and positivity
And I still believe in the light
Believing in something bright and positive
And I wanna feel the sun
Desiring warmth, positivity, and happiness
I wanna free you tonight
Expressing a desire to help and release the other person
Iβm staring deep into your eyes
Making a strong emotional connection and being present in the moment
Theyβre telling me the time has come
Receiving a clear message from the other person
And I know youβre ready to rise and sail home
Feeling confident that the other person is at peace and moving on
The room is filling up with light
Experiencing something positive and uplifting
As we say our last goodnight
Ending the relationship or situation with a final gesture
I thank you for every second of your life
Showing gratitude and appreciation for the other person
And Iβm falling,
Losing control and falling apart emotionally
Watching as youβre hurting
Feeling pain and sadness for the other person's struggle
Iβm down here Iβm on my knees
Feeling powerless and humble
How can I survive?
Feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the future
And you turn to me and promise me youβre ready
Receiving reassurance and comfort from the other person
And tell me youβll be waiting on the other side
Offering hope and a positive outlook for the afterlife
And you showed me all the good
Acknowledging the positive impact the other person had on one's life
And you lead me through the light
Feeling guided and inspired by the other person's positivity and light
And you gave me the sun
Feeling enriched and fulfilled by the other person's warmth and positivity
Itβs time to free you tonight
Accepting the situation and letting go of the other person
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brett Schoenleben
I've always loved this song. March 2021 I lost my wife. The first time I heard this song after her passing, the line "I thank you for every second of your life" brought me tears. I mean ugly cry.
Because of that, I used some of the lyrics from this song, and had them tattooed on my left side
"This is a moment that changes our whole lives
As we say our last goodbyes
I'm falling, watching as you're hurting
I'm down here on my knees
How can I survive
I thank you for every second of your life
Tell me you'll be waiting on the other side"
2 weeks after I had this tattooed, In This Moment came to my city. I had to go.
Amazing show, and just what I needed.
Maria and ITM will always be very special to me.
Gretchen Coleman
When my Fiance and I would be in the car together, there was always music. Sam had a wicked-crazy music collection that crossed all kinds of genres, so I never knew what would play next. We were on a spur-of-the-moment day trip up to KCMO, and this started to play. I had a list in my phone of songs that I wanted to look into at a later time, and I'd added this song to it. And promptly forgot about it.
A month later, Sam died.
Suddenly, instead of planning a wedding, I'm helping his Mom plan a funeral.. Then she suddenly backs away from me.. won't talk to me, won't acknowledge me... nothing. Even has his Aunt ask for any of his belongings I had.. (She's dealing with stage 4 cancer, so.. I don't know.. Grief is an odd thing)
The day before Sam's visitation, I was going through my phone looking at pictures, and then brought up my memos,and there was the list of music I'd intended to look at.. This was the first song..
I truly believe he was my soul's mate..
Brett Schoenleben
I've always loved this song. March 2021 I lost my wife. The first time I heard this song after her passing, the line "I thank you for every second of your life" brought me tears. I mean ugly cry.
Because of that, I used some of the lyrics from this song, and had them tattooed on my left side
"This is a moment that changes our whole lives
As we say our last goodbyes
I'm falling, watching as you're hurting
I'm down here on my knees
How can I survive
I thank you for every second of your life
Tell me you'll be waiting on the other side"
2 weeks after I had this tattooed, In This Moment came to my city. I had to go.
Amazing show, and just what I needed.
Maria and ITM will always be very special to me.
Teresa Hosler
Brett , I just screen shot that part of the song and posted for my husband who passed away 10 years ago.
Jessica Perez
I'm so sorry for your loss. I too lost my fiancΓ© to cancer back in 2018 and I play this song as well. Touches my soul and I also "ugly" cry and bad. Because where there is great pain and grief, there is great love and love lives on forever. β‘
alan caudwell
Friend of mine just had the same. I've known 4 people that have had breast cancer now and not one survivor. I love this song for the emotion it has in it. You can tell in the live version of the DVD that Maria is still hurting.. Just after the high note, she's she close to breaking into tears you can feel it.
Kv 2
im sorry for your lossβ¦
reading your comment brought me to tears.
Merica
God bless your heartπ
James Miller
Every time I listen to this song I cry this was the song I picked for my daughters funeral. Love this song love this band.
Britney Moon
I'm so sorry for your loss:'(
CungPowCow
+James Miller I'm very sorry. D;
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+James Miller what didshe die from?