Downfall
Children of Bodom
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The night of timeless fire is drawing near I flee, throughout the years of throe Watching through a mirror, as I fall apart I see a wreck, I'm burning I see angels burning, falling down in ruins Looking down I see me, I'm my own enemy Watching myself decaying, falling from high spirits I flee, throughout the ruins of me Longing for finding my way out Leaving myself, there's nothing left for me The ruins are about to crumble down. The flame is dying by shivery winds of jet black skies It reflects hatred in my eyes I see angels burning, falling down in ruins Looking down I see my ashes scattered around my grave Angels whispering fire, no longer I'm alive Settled down I'm done with the trip to my kingdom come
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Written by: Aleksi Laiho, Henri Samuli Seppaelae, Janne Wirman, Jaska Ilmari Raatikainen, Sami Okko Aleksanteri Kuoppala
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Children of Bodom" is Finnish melodic death metal from Espoo. The band was formed in 1993 and released the song "Downfall" in 1998 as a part of their second studio album dubbed "Hatebreeder."
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Song Release"Downfall" was released along with the album "Hatebreeder" on April 26, 1999, by Spinefarm Records and Nuclear Blast Records.
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Album Success"Hatebreeder," the album from which "Downfall" originates, was a commercial success. It reached #1 on Finland's Top 40 album chart and later became a gold album in Finland.
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Song CompositionAs one of the band’s most popular songs, "Downfall" is written by Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist.
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Music VideoThe band released a music video for the song "Downfall," which was directed by Mika Ronkainen and featured the band performing in a dimly lit venue.
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Song Popularity"Downfall" became one of the band's most well-known songs. It is often played as the closing song at the band's live performances.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Downfall" was performed live by Children of Bodom on several tours and concerts, including the Wacken Open Air concert, one of the biggest heavy metal festivals in the world.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Children of Bodom's signature melodic death metal style, with heavy use of keyboards and intricate guitar solos.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics to "Downfall," like many of Children of Bodom’s songs, are rather cryptic and open to interpretation, but they convey a feeling of despair and defeat, fitting the song's title.
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Tribute to Alexi LaihoAfter the passing away of the band's frontman and songwriter, Alexi Laiho, in December 2020, "Downfall" is seen as a tribute to his lyrical and musical prowess.
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