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.
Paradise
Bel Canto Lyrics
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I'll hush the anguish and the fear with a lullaby
If the stormy waters seize you in your restless sleep, I will safely
Pull you out of the deep
Don't ask me why, don't ask me if
Can't you see, you're my blood?
Say you'll put your trust in me although it aches
Mary, don't go
We'll find paradise in the end
Maybe
Hol on to paradise baby
In a whisper I once heard you vaguely: 'I'm in a boat alone in the
Raging sea'
We could calm those waves, you and I
We could row the other side
Mary
Hold on
Mary, don't go
We'll find paradise in the end
Maybe
Hold on
It will be paradise one day
Mary, my blood
I will be your side till the end
Marry me my blood and I will be your side till the end, till the end
We could row the other side
Mary
Bel Canto's song "Paradise" is a beautiful and emotional love song about the desire to protect and reassure someone during difficult times. The song begins with the singer asking to hold their loved one tightly and promising to ease any anguish or fear with a comforting lullaby. The powerful image of "stormy waters" represents the turmoil and uncertainty of life, but the singer assures their partner that they are strong enough to pull them safely out of the deep.
Throughout the song, the singer addresses their loved one as "Mary" and repeatedly insists that they will find paradise and overcome the demons together. The plea to "don't go" and the repetition of "hold on" emphasize the singer's dedication to this relationship, and the idea that paradise can be found if they just stick together. The song concludes with a proposal, as the singer asks Mary to marry them and promises to always be by their side, no matter what.
Overall, "Paradise" is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the need for human connection in difficult times. It suggests that even in the midst of darkness, there is hope and light to be found through the support of a trusted partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Only for this moment, let me be the one to hold you tight
Just for now, allow me to hold you closely and comfort you
I'll hush the anguish and the fear with a lullaby
I will sing you a soothing tune to calm your worries and fears
If the stormy waters seize you in your restless sleep, I will safely
Pull you out of the deep
If you are caught in troubled waters during your sleep, I will protect and rescue you
Don't ask me why, don't ask me if
Can't you see, you're my blood?
You don't have to question my loyalty because you are like family to me
Say you'll put your trust in me although it aches
We'll make the demons go without a trace
Although it may be difficult, trust me and we will overcome our troubles
Mary, don't go
We'll find paradise in the end
Maybe
Hold on to paradise baby
Mary, stay with me and we will eventually find happiness and peace
In a whisper I once heard you vaguely: 'I'm in a boat alone in the
Raging sea'
I once heard you express feeling lost and isolated in a turbulent situation
We could calm those waves, you and I
We could row the other side
Mary
Together, we can overcome challenges and reach the other side, Mary
Mary, my blood
I will be your side till the end
Marry me my blood and I will be your side till the end, till the end
We could row the other side
Mary
Mary, you are like family to me and I will stand by you forever. Will you marry me so that we can face whatever comes our way together?
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JosteinW
This is what true music is like; an opening to the Inner life and feelings and gateway to your Soul..this song does all that.
Naman Jandial
such a beautiful song, yet so less views. But I am happy that there are still people who appreciate decent music. Thanks for posting this.
Pascal20371
It's in my playlist and will reach the 1 million vieuws soon ;)
Fake Avast
Very beautiful and moving song. One of the greatest harmony I listened in my life. Best song on The Magic Box even if all album doesn't sound like good old White-Out Conditions or Shimmering, Warm & Bright. This should really be one of the world famous songs but probably missed its chance to be.
luvthemullet
excellent song!
HooVooLoo Bloo
The last lyric does not seem right... "Marry me my blood and I will be your side till the end" It should be, "Mary, my blood, I will be by your side to the end."
Pao Serna
exelent song, is very beautifull XD
RONIN4FUN
seems like "the edge" playing guitar...
heddalee
too bad these two didn't make it work.