Their debut album - All Eternity - was released in Finland by the end of that year and the band then signed contracts with Nuclear Blast (for Europe) and Pony Canyon (for Japan). In 2000, the band toured Europe together with Dark Tranquillity, Sentenced and In Flames. Epilogue was released in 2001 and was followed by a tour with Lacrimosa.
The album Jaded was released in 2003 and in August of that year, vocalist Jarno Perätalo left the band. He assembled a new band named Tiaga, integrated by former members of To/Die/For. However, in 2004, Jarno Perätalo and the band Tiaga took the name To/Die/For for themselves, releasing the album IV in 2005.
Kissing the Flames
To/Die/For Lyrics
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Innocence will die in our souls
While we're sharing our love
Sweet smell of herbs and taste of tequila on our lips
And we will share our love
Sing a song for our freedom
Write love letters for the fire
Shell we make love for our lives
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The opening line of "Wind blows through the bones" in To/Die/For's song, Kissing the Flames sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. It is a metaphorical imagery of a cold and harsh reality that the singer is experiencing. The next line, "Innocence will die in our souls," could imply that the singer and their lover are indulging in taboo or forbidden love. The following line, "While we're sharing our love," confirms that the two are in a love affair despite the possible consequences.
The lyrics get more vivid as the song progresses, "Sweet smell of herbs and taste of tequila on our lips," creates sensory imagery of the scene in which the singer and their lover are entangled. The decision to use "herbs" and "tequila" evokes memories of wild and risky nights, possibly leading to self-destruction.
The next stanza, "Sing a song for our freedom, Write love letters for the fire, Shall we dance for self-destruction, Shell we make love for our lives," speaks of the lovers living in the moment, cherishing the present despite a foreboding future. The choice of words suggests that the two are aware of the consequences of their actions, but they are willing to take the risk.
Overall, the lyrics of Kissing the Flames convey a sense of reckless abandon, of throwing inhibitions to the wind, and living in the moment, despite the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Wind blows through the bones
The cold wind penetrates deep into our very being, reminding us of the harsh realities of life.
Innocence will die in our souls
As we engage in acts of passion and self-destructive behavior, we lose our innocence and become jaded.
While we're sharing our love
As we come together in physical intimacy, we share our deepest selves with each other.
Sweet smell of herbs and taste of tequila on our lips
We indulge in substances that heighten our senses and allow us to lose ourselves in the moment of passion.
And we will share our love
Our physical connection symbolizes the love we have for each other, however fleeting and temporary it may be.
Sing a song for our freedom
We long to be free from the constraints of society and morality, and singing is our way of expressing this desire.
Write love letters for the fire
We express our deepest, darkest desires through our writing, using the power of words to ignite our passion.
Shell we dance for self-destruction
We dance to forget our troubles and indulge in reckless behavior, even if it means destroying ourselves in the process.
Shell we make love for our lives
Our physical connection takes on a greater meaning as we realize that our fleeting moments of passion may be all we have to sustain us through life's hardships.
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriel Villarreal
just amazing guys.. you are my inspiration to make my music and my dreams. I send you a great hug from argentina.. can´t wait for the next album!!!!
We’re on fire-fire-fire!!!!!!
Eduarda Martinez
Much love to Argentina 🙏❤️
Alperen Murat
Incredble song. I love To/Die/For!!!
Eduarda Martinez
We are sharing our love. Sing a song for our freedom. Were kissing the flames,..were floating around, in a pool of madness,..When our lives are done, we say we had our fun. ❤️
Diego Manuel Duran
tremendo temaaa!!!! el mejor de la banda lejos!!!
Hermo Raunio
Ihan perkeleen hyvä piisi!!! To/Die/For has come back,to kick some serious ass!!!
Clau Nomi
amo esta canción!
Jenni K
I love this.. 🖤🎸🤘
Piia Välimaa
Can't say anything else... This is so Great song!!!
Saulo Hernandez Gonzalez
Is perfect!!!!!!!!