Only For The Weak
In Flames · The Tokyo Showdown: Live From Japan 2000 [2001]
'cause it's me you're drowning.
I won't allow any happiness,
'cause everytime that you laugh, I feel so guilty
Am I forced to have any regret?
I've become the lie, beautiful and free
In my righteous own mind
I adore and preach the insanity you gave to me
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
No need for sympathy, the misery that is me
I've lost the ability to paint the clouds
'cause it's me you're draining
I'm stuck in this slow-motion dark day
'cause everytime that you run, I fall behind
And so I hear my voice again
The tale of the bitter man, here I am
Shake the silence and hear what it says
The tranquil pride that become the lie
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
No need for sympathy, the misery that is me
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
On bleeding knees I accept my fate
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
No need for sympathy, the misery that is me
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
No need for sympathy, the misery that is me
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
On bleeding knees I accept my fate
Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
No need for sympathy, the misery that is me
(Sell me the infection, it's only for the weak
On bleeding knees I accept my fate)
Only For The Weak
Only For The Weak captures In Flames at a pivotal moment in their live performance history, recorded during their 2000 tour in Japan. This track exemplifies the band's signature melodic death metal sound, characterized by aggressive guitar riffs and dynamic vocal delivery that defined their early 2000s era. As part of the live album The Tokyo Showdown: Live From Japan 2000, the recording showcases the group's tight musicianship and the energetic atmosphere of their international shows. The song stands as a testament to the band's ability to translate their studio intensity into a powerful concert experience. In Flames continued to refine this style throughout the subsequent decade, releasing a series of influential albums that cemented their status as leaders in the Swedish metal scene. This live performance remains a vital document of their evolution and enduring appeal to fans of heavy, melodic rock.