Metaphor

In Flames

About Metaphor

Metaphor can mean: Metaphor in literature and rhetoric, an analogy between two objects or ideas, conveyed by using a word instead of another word Conceptual metaphor, metaphors in cognitive linguistics, understanding one idea or conceptual domain in terms of another Interface metaphor, metaphors in computer science, for example an icon of a filing cabinet for "filestore" Metaphor: The Tree of Utah, a sculpture "Metaphor", a song by In Flames from their album Reroute to Remain "Metaphors", a poem by Sylvia Plath


Year:
2002
3:39
118 

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You stole my pure intention
You are the sickness in between
Let me in, I'll bury the pain

You taught me to be sad at you
You almost made me take it all
Let me in, I'll bury the pain

You bend me and you shake me
You beg me then you break me
Let me in, I'll bury the pain

You made me feel like a sinner
Now you fear you'll die alone
Let me in, I'll bury the pain

The sickness that you are
The plague that made me starve
You think you can show me how I've come this far

I feel it's taking over
Everything falls dark
Break me open
The desperate cry

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In Flames

In Flames is a Swedish metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1990. Since the band's inception, they have released ten studio albums and one live DVD. As of 2008, In Flames has sold over 2 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Metaphor" is categorized under the genre of Melodic Death Metal, a musical style In Flames has greatly contributed to throughout their career.
Album Information
The song is from In Flames’ fifth studio album "Reroute to Remain," released in 2002.
Unique Feature
Unlike most of the songs by In Flames, "Metaphor" features a softer sound, exhibiting a deviation from the band's usual heavy melodic death metal style.
Vocals Classification
The song includes clean vocals alongside the band's typical harsh, screaming vocals. This is representative of the band's stylistic evolution over the years.
Song International Recognition
"Metaphor" was well received globally, but was specifically popular in Scandinavian countries and the United States where In Flames has a strong fan base.
Band Origin
In Flames is a Swedish band, originally formed in 1990. Over three decades, the band has been instrumental in establishing and popularizing the melodic death metal genre.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "Metaphor" are interpretive with layers of meaning and metaphorical language, typical of the band's intense lyrical style.
Album Success
The album "Reroute to Remain," featuring the song "Metaphor," marked a significant step towards the band's shift into the mainstream, broadening their audience.
Band Recognition
In Flames' influence and their breakthrough hits like "Metaphor" have earned them a place as one of the vital bands within the Gothenburg metal scene.
Song Creation
"Metaphor" was composed by band members Anders Fridén, Jesper Strömblad and Björn Gelotte. Anders Fridén is also responsible for the lyrical content of the song.
Other Media Usage
Although "Metaphor" didn’t make it into a movie or TV soundtrack, the band's popularity in the gaming community has led to their music being featured in several video game soundtracks.

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