Flame

Bell X1

About Flame

"Flame" is a single by the Irish pop rock quintet, Bell X1, and the second to be taken from the band's third album Flock. It was released on 10 March 2006. It entered the Irish Singles Chart on 16 March 2006, spending four weeks there and peaking at #12. The BBC described it and follow-up single "Rocky Took a Lover" as "two of the finest pieces of music written on this island", though lamented its lack of international success. The song was later included in a collection of works giving a "sense of the noughties" put together by Vincent Murphy and broadcast on Morning Ireland on 31 December 2009.  


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2006
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When your hand brushed against mine
I thought I'd collapse
I'm no rolling stone
I gather too much moss
Maybe it's 'cos I'm getting
A little bit older
But oh how your neck
Flows to your shoulder
It draws me, it draws me to your flame

I wanna be near you
And blink in your light
And toast marshmallows
On a cold dark night
By your flame

Your flesh it melts in my mouth
Like Holy Communion
But you don't really care for
Jesus now do you?
A photograph of this love
Hangs on my wall
I would dare to speak its name
If I knew what it was called
I would dare to speak its name
If I knew what it was called

Rattle the one who's shadow
You're standing in
Under the branches after
It's been raining
On your flame
I wanna be near you
And blink in your light
And toast marshmallows
On a cold dark night
By your flame

Your brought your flame
Into the chambers of my heart
You brought your flame
Where all's been condemned to dark
And now your flame
Spits shadows on my walls
Shadow on my walls

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Bell X1

Bell X1 are an Irish rock band from Dublin and County Kildare in Republic of Ireland, known for their wide range of styles, powerful live performances, intelligent and witty lyrics and a dedication to touring. NPR says they deliver “a brilliant co-mingling of electronic music and anthemic pop rock”. The band is named after the Bell X-1, the first supersonic aircraft. more »

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Written by: LESLIE A PHILLIPS

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Flame" by Bell X1 falls under the indie rock genre, showcasing the typical attributes of independent rock which consists of uniqueness in style, creative lyrical content, and broad musical experimentation.
Album Information
The song "Flame" is a part of the band's third studio album, "Flock". The album was released in October 2005 and was highly successful in their home country, Ireland.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number 18 on the Irish Singles Chart, demonstrating its popularity with fans and listeners in their native country.
Lyrically and Thematically
"Flame" utilizes abstract lyricism and metaphorical references. One of the band's main songwriter, Paul Noonan remarked the lyrics are about relationships and how the way we perceive ourselves can change when we're in them.
Music Video
The music video for "Flame" was directed by Brian Durnin and uses a unique "Rube Goldberg machine" concept. The band members are seen engaging with a series of complex devices and sequences, adding a visually engaging component to the song.
Live Performances
Bell X1's performance of "Flame" in gigs and concerts is known to always draw significant crowd response and participation. Their performance of this song at Electric Picnic in 2006 proved particularly memorable.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been praised for its distinctive sound and strong lyrics. Critics described it as a defining track for Bell X1 and has been compared to music by bands like Talking Heads and Radiohead for its inventive sound.
International Recognition
Although being an Irish band, the song gained some international attention, particularly in the UK and the US, and contributed to expanding Bell X1's fanbase beyond Ireland.
Band's Favourite
The band members have told in several interviews that "Flame" remains one of their favorite and personally significant songs to perform live.
Radio Airplay
"Flame" was one of the most frequently played tracks on Irish radio in 2006, giving the band even more exposure and popularity.

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