Wow, first just have to say that In Flames has become a diety. Anders amazing use of words and the music... simply amazing. Anyways, I think this song is about the confusion of religion. "The self-inflicted state of mind" is his confusion on what to choose and what "god" to worship. "I think the clock still exists, god just forgot to tap my shoulder" seems like he knows that time is running out, that he will die one day, it's just that god forgot to "tap his shoulder" and remind him and prove that "he" exists.
"I woke up today, I wish I felt something"
He's saying that he wishs he could believe in a god and that he felt something deeper inside than just the surface.
"I want to be the things I see
The pilgrim that is me
But I know I ain't that free
The suburban me"
Ok, the chorus... it's like he sees everyone everywhere worshiping some god and he wishes he could be a part of it, that he felt the way they do, that he's a pilgim on the journey of life, but he knows he can't just believe in god the way they do, that he can't just have some blind faith and follow a god he doesn't know exists, he's too "surburban" so to speak.
"spirits rise and meet the eye
Covered by the stinch of judgement"
I think that's kind of a fear, that people die and if there is an afterlife, there's judgement awaiting, and who knows what the right path is.
"Twisted visions torturing
Who claims to be the one?
That filtered smile
just might be true"
This is good, this is more on the topic of religion, about all these people who claim that their god is the only true god, and they preach to you and give you "undeniable" proof, but he's saying that maybe someones "filtered" smile might be true, that they may be telling the truth about their god.
"Can you hear the message,
as I wrestle with the clouds?
I'm on the way to succumb,
That's just saying that he's wrestling with the decision of choosing a god to worship, to try to make a choice to follow a religion, but he's wrestling with finding the right one, however, he's "on the way to succumb."
I don't think In Flames is a "religious" band, per say, but they always seem to sing about the deepest subjects inside of all of us, and religion and the questions about it, are one of the deepest I think. Anders should worship himself, he's a god in my eyes!
@me_tall_i_ca thank you very much for your explanation. I am a big fan of In Flames and love all the albums between 1994 and 2000. It is funny that i have discovered your text after 11 years :)) thank you again!!
@me_tall_i_ca thank you very much for your explanation. I am a big fan of In Flames and love all the albums between 1994 and 2000. It is funny that i have discovered your text after 11 years :)) thank you again!!
Wow, first just have to say that In Flames has become a diety. Anders amazing use of words and the music... simply amazing. Anyways, I think this song is about the confusion of religion. "The self-inflicted state of mind" is his confusion on what to choose and what "god" to worship. "I think the clock still exists, god just forgot to tap my shoulder" seems like he knows that time is running out, that he will die one day, it's just that god forgot to "tap his shoulder" and remind him and prove that "he" exists. "I woke up today, I wish I felt something" He's saying that he wishs he could believe in a god and that he felt something deeper inside than just the surface.
"I want to be the things I see The pilgrim that is me But I know I ain't that free The suburban me" Ok, the chorus... it's like he sees everyone everywhere worshiping some god and he wishes he could be a part of it, that he felt the way they do, that he's a pilgim on the journey of life, but he knows he can't just believe in god the way they do, that he can't just have some blind faith and follow a god he doesn't know exists, he's too "surburban" so to speak.
"spirits rise and meet the eye Covered by the stinch of judgement" I think that's kind of a fear, that people die and if there is an afterlife, there's judgement awaiting, and who knows what the right path is.
"Twisted visions torturing Who claims to be the one? That filtered smile just might be true" This is good, this is more on the topic of religion, about all these people who claim that their god is the only true god, and they preach to you and give you "undeniable" proof, but he's saying that maybe someones "filtered" smile might be true, that they may be telling the truth about their god.
"Can you hear the message, as I wrestle with the clouds? I'm on the way to succumb, That's just saying that he's wrestling with the decision of choosing a god to worship, to try to make a choice to follow a religion, but he's wrestling with finding the right one, however, he's "on the way to succumb."
I don't think In Flames is a "religious" band, per say, but they always seem to sing about the deepest subjects inside of all of us, and religion and the questions about it, are one of the deepest I think. Anders should worship himself, he's a god in my eyes!
@me_tall_i_ca thank you very much for your explanation. I am a big fan of In Flames and love all the albums between 1994 and 2000. It is funny that i have discovered your text after 11 years :)) thank you again!!
@me_tall_i_ca thank you very much for your explanation. I am a big fan of In Flames and love all the albums between 1994 and 2000. It is funny that i have discovered your text after 11 years :)) thank you again!!