“Only For The Weak” is one of In Flames' most played songs live. And with its heavy beat known for making the audience jump up and down.
In true Anders Fridén spirit, the lyric’s meaning can’t be found, since he only in recent years started sharing the meaning behind his lyrics.
[Verse 1]
I can't tolerate your sadness
'Cause it's me you are drowning (You're drowning me)
I won't allow any happiness
'Cause every time you laugh, I feel so guilty (Guilty)
I feel so guilty
[Pre-Chorus 1]
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
[Chorus]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
No need for sympathy
The misery that is me
[Verse 2]
I've lost the ability to paint the clouds
'Cause it's me you're draining (You're draining me)
I'm stuck in this slow-motion dark day
'Cause every time you run, I fall behind, I fall behind
[Pre-Chorus 2]
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
[Chorus]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
No need for sympathy
The misery that is me
[Bridge]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
On bleeding knees
I accept my fate
[Chorus]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
No need for sympathy
The misery that is me
[Bridge]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
On bleeding knees
I accept my fate
[Chorus]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
No need for sympathy
The misery that is me
[Outro]
Sell me the infection
It is only for the weak
On bleeding knees
Only for the Weak was written by Björn Gelotte & Jesper Strömblad & Anders Fridén.
Only for the Weak was produced by In Flames & Fredrik Nordström.
In Flames released Only for the Weak on Tue Jul 25 2000.