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.
Rumor
Bel Canto Lyrics
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These are the feelings that are yet to be awoken
How many wishes fade to nothing once they face reality?
How many wishes turn to grief?
How many wishes going on and on...
I bless the sunshine with my love-disease and all my needs and more
I bless the sunshine and no shadows haunt my walls
Blue is a state of mind
Blue makes you colourblind
Beware of it, beware of it
You talk about a rumour
You talk about dead-end streets
About this rumour - it's not the way to think
Talk about a rumour
Then talk about a higher love
You know it won't
It won't satisfy my needs
It won't satisy my needs
Say ne, ne, ne
Talk about a rumour
No one expected this, that I should falter in a maudlin sky
No one expected this but I misjudged and aimed too high
Blue is a sacred place where shattered dreams find shelter, well...
Blue is a state of mind
Blue makes you colourblind
You talk about a rumour
You talk about dead-end streets
About this rumour - it's God in me!
So, if you talk about a rumour, then talk about a higher love
You talk about a rumour when all it takes is simple love
The lyrics of Bel Canto's song "Rumor" explore the human experience of hope and the eventual disappointment of unfulfilled expectations. The opening lines describe the anticipation of a new day and the possibility of newfound emotions that have yet to be awoken. The lyrics then question the reality of those wishes and how many of them turn to grief once faced with the harsh realities of life. The singer blesses the sunshine with her love-disease and needs, hinting at a desire for love and fulfillment. The repetition of "Blue is a state of mind" and "Blue makes you colourblind" suggests a state of depression, while also emphasizing the importance of perspective and the impact of emotions on one's perception of reality.
The song takes a turn when the singer admonishes the listener to "talk about a higher love" instead of indulging in rumors and negativity. The lyrics speak to the idea that simple love and kindness are often the solution to the world's problems, rather than the perpetuation of negativity and false rumors. The line "You talk about a rumor when all it takes is simple love" carries a powerful message of hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the morning when our feelings rise together with the sun
A new day brings new emotions that spring up with the sunrise.
These are the feelings that are yet to be awoken
There are deeper emotions that still need to be realized.
How many wishes fade to nothing once they face reality?
Reality has a way of crushing dreams and desires.
How many wishes turn to grief?
Many yearnings end in sorrow when they are not fulfilled.
How many wishes going on and on...
The cycle of wishing and yearning is endless.
I bless the sunshine with my love-disease and all my needs and more
My unrequited love infects everything I touch and consumes my every desire.
I bless the sunshine and no shadows haunt my walls
I embrace the light and seek to push away the darkness of my thoughts.
Blue is a state of mind
The color blue represents a mood or a feeling.
Blue makes you colourblind
Being consumed by emotion can make it hard to see things objectively or clearly.
Beware of it, beware of it
Be cautious of being too consumed by your emotions, as it can be dangerous.
You talk about a rumour
You're spreading gossip or hearsay.
You talk about dead-end streets
You focus on negative or hopeless topics.
About this rumour - it's not the way to think
Gossip and negativity are not productive ways of thinking or communicating.
Talk about a rumour
You continue to spread unsubstantiated stories.
Then talk about a higher love
Instead, focus on the power of love as an uplifting force.
You know it won't
You understand that gossip and negativity won't fulfill your emotional needs.
It won't satisfy my needs
Spreading rumors and focusing on negative topics won't bring the emotional fulfillment I crave.
Say ne, ne, ne
Exclaiming in a way that doesn't translate well to English, possibly indicating frustration or despair.
No one expected this, that I should falter in a maudlin sky
No one anticipated that I would lose my way amidst a gloomy and melancholic environment.
No one expected this but I misjudged and aimed too high
I took on more than I could handle and set unrealistic expectations for myself.
Blue is a sacred place where shattered dreams find shelter, well...
Although blue can signify sadness, it can also be a place of refuge for broken spirits.
So, if you talk about a rumour, then talk about a higher love
If you're going to speak, let it be uplifting and positive, not hurtful or negative.
You talk about a rumour when all it takes is simple love
The power of love can overcome the negativity of rumors and transform hearts.
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rodiontersitesreivajmarper6289
¡wooooooow!, es un vídeo muy bello. El disco Magic Box tiene magia y armonía en todas sus piezas musicales.
@tomaszosyra1
Great song and fantastic video. Finally on youtube!!! THX!!! I <3 90's :-)
@francescopassaro7164
Io sentì questo brano durante la tappa di San Marino del Festivalbar 1996, e mi colpì tantissimo questo brano. Ma mi colpì tanto la vocalist, con quei occhi azzurri. Molto bella ❤
@bateristajazz8673
I will love forever Bel Canto. I LOVE YOUR MUSIC. I MISS YOU SO MUCH
@martinhansen2184
Great song and video. I love it. ❤️🎼🎵🎶🎸🥁🎹🎤🎬
@maxmoore3204
Anneli...the most beautiful woman to have ever existed :)
@alessandrostanziola2822
Brano sublime, in versione extended un capolavoro
@mariolecci4827
Bellissima stava pure nella compilation festivalbar 1996
@vitodj2254
Hai ragione 😊🙂
@luzng
Esta mujer está conectada