The Band was founded together with Geir Jenssen. He left after the second album in 1990 and pursued a solo career in ambient music as Biosphere.
During the years from 1985 to present (2006) Bel Canto have been taking breaks as Anneli Drecker has pursued a solo career and done concerts with other bands and artists (including touring with A-Ha), as well as playing in films and theatre plays. Nils Johansen, on the other hand, has composed music for film and television as well as working and performing with his other band, Vajas.
21 Years after the band was founded they are still active. In the fall of 2006 they continued to do concerts, primarily in Norway.
In 2007 Bel Canto will continue to work together, both by writing new material and by doing more gigs. At the same time both Anneli Drecker and Nils Johansen will also work on other projects. Latest update by 2022 is that Bel Canto are currently working on their next album.
2) Bel Canto Choir from Lithuania.
Intravenous
Bel Canto Lyrics
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Escort me through the passage
Into the dark side of life,
Let me slip into the eternity
I sense a light, a cave so bright
Oh, what a trauma,
Release me from this coma
Drip, drip, intravenous emergency,
And so in vain
The heal the stains and wounds on my body
So torn apart and bloody,
I do not wish to return
I don't want to be one of the crippled ones
Do hear my prayer,
Don't fade away
Send me a message,
Escort me through the passage
All I need is a sign
Skip over this emergency
Forgive my sins, don't force me in
To live like a phantom
Still, this is nothing random
I'm meant to suffer and wait
But one minute more and it might be too late
So give a sign, I'm losing time
Bel Canto's "Intravenous" is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks about a person's desire to let go of their mortal coil and cross over to the 'other side'. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair that only intensify as the song progresses. The lyrics speak about the longing to be released from the shackles of the physical world and enter the realm of eternity.
The first verse begins with a plea to be led through a passage into the 'dark side of life'. The use of the word 'dark' in the context of the song refers to the afterlife, which is unknown and shrouded in mystery. The second line of the verse, "Let me slip into eternity", hints at the singer's desire to end their mortal existence and enter a new realm. The next stanza talks about seeing a light, which could be a metaphor for the 'light at the end of the tunnel' that people report seeing when they have near-death experiences. The singer then asks to be released from their coma, possibly referring to a medical emergency or an emotional one.
The chorus speaks about the singer's desperation to escape from their physical body and the world in general. The 'intravenous' is a reference to medical assistance being given to keep the person alive. However, the singer rejects this and asks to be allowed to slip away. The stanza that follows repeats the chorus, but now the singer also mentions their physical injuries and how they do not wish to return to the world that has caused them such pain.
Bel Canto's "Intravenous" is a song that delves deep into the psyche of those who have been subjected to severe trauma or chronic pain. It is a song that talks about wanting to transcend the physical realm and enter a new one. At its core, it is a song that addresses the fundamental human fear of death and the need for solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Send me a message,
Please communicate with me,
Escort me through the passage
Accompany me on my journey
Into the dark side of life,
To the parts of existence that are less desirable
Let me slip into the eternity
Allow me to move on into the afterlife
I sense a light, a cave so bright
I feel a glimmer of hope, an appealing alternative
Oh, what a trauma,
What a disastrous situation
Release me from this coma
Free me from this state of unconsciousness
Why won't they let me escape?
Why am I being kept here against my will?
Drip, drip, intravenous emergency,
A medical crisis that requires fluid to be administered
And so in vain
Ultimately unsuccessful
The heal the stains and wounds on my body
To remedy the physical damage done to me
So torn apart and bloody,
Ripped apart and bleeding
I do not wish to return
I have no desire to go back
I don't want to be one of the crippled ones
I don't want to be one of the permanently damaged individuals
Do hear my prayer,
Please acknowledge my request
Don't fade away
Don't disappear or ignore my plea
All I need is a sign
All I require is an indication
Skip over this emergency
Bypass or overlook this crisis
Forgive my sins, don't force me in
Overlook my offenses, don't make me do anything under duress
To live like a phantom
To exist like a ghost
Still, this is nothing random
However, there is a planned or intentional aspect to this
I'm meant to suffer and wait
It is my destiny to withstand pain and anticipate
But one minute more and it might be too late
However, if even one minute passes, the situation could become irreversible
So give a sign, I'm losing time
Therefore, indicate a path forward, I'm running out of time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNELI DRECKER, GEIR BJORNAR JENSSEN
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D'Arci☆
The impact this song had on my youth was very strong and powerful. All these years later, I still feel the same intense emotions. Completely outstanding music & lyrics.
Covent Garden
The first time I heard this song was in the mid nineties.. Despite it's Depeche Mode nuances the song has the most striking effect on you and one cannot forget it.
Kenneth T.
Very beautiful track from a great band from Tromsö in the very north of Norway. This particular track is extra special as it's reminds me that in the year before this album i wrote (as a young boy) a fanletter to Anneli Marian Drecker, the beautiful singer with the lovely voice. I beware very good memories of the few concerts i visited and times i met them personally after the concert. Geir Jensen even a few years later whit his solo project Biosphere. And last but not least i'm very happy for Anneli that she's happily married to Per Martinsen (Mental Overdrive), one of my other heroes from that time, also from Tromsö.
13MARY67
My favorite track, since always, such a sad lyrics...
MrSurelysure
Strong message. Very strong.
Mister Meanie
don't force me in
To live like a phantom
Still, this is nothing random" - man this still moves me to this very day
khold 75
Great song 👍💙
Olivera K
One of the best ever!
Aquariuslive@gmail.com Adamek
W o n d e r f u l ! P e r f e c t ! I d e a l ! Moja kołysanka od dziesiątków lat..
Maria Bieniaszewska
🥰❤️