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.
Sun
Bel Canto Lyrics
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Those torn-out pages in my agenda are a few too many.
I´ve started to count backwards and now
I´m almost halfway through, but I fear that I never will get to zero.
So, now I say «oh, won't the sun rise over me».
All I say is; «oh, won´t the sun...».
Even if I am tempted, I won´t apologize to you.
You´ve got some tender arms to enfold you and still you´re spiteful.
I must submit to what i´ve done and it´s to late for me now to beg for mercy.
In that moment when I die, long before my heart decides to,
Will I be whiped-out, erased?
No, you will never see me surrender,
I´m gonna keep my head held high and I know now in whom I can trust; nobody.
So, now I say; «oh, won´t the sun rise over me».
All I say is; «oh, won´t the sun...»
All i´m saying is; «oh, won´t the sun rise just for me».
All i´m begging is... it got visual, didn´t it?
It gets visible, well doesn´t it?
It gets much too much, doesn´t it?
And, so it has to end.
The lyrics to Bel Canto’s song “Sun” express a sense of resignation and helplessness towards a situation that has gone too far. The singer is tempted to apologize but decides against it, as they realize they have too many regrets and too much guilt to simply move on. The metaphor of counting backwards from an unknown number towards zero suggests an attempt to reset or start anew, but the fear of not reaching zero emphasizes the idea that the past cannot be erased. The plea for the sun to rise over them could be seen as a desire for a new beginning, or perhaps a longing for light and hope in a situation that feels dark and lonely.
The singer acknowledges that someone in the situation has “tender arms” to enfold them, but that person remains spiteful, suggesting a strained or toxic relationship. The line “my soul is far from redemption” implies that the singer feels undeserving of forgiveness or redemption, and must accept the consequences of their actions. The final lines of the song suggest that the situation has become overwhelming and must come to an end, perhaps indicating some sort of final decision or breaking point.
Line by Line Meaning
Even if I am tempted I won't apologize to you.
Even though I may feel the urge to say sorry, I refuse to apologize to you.
Those torn-out pages in my agenda are a few too many.
I have removed a significant amount of pages from my schedule, indicating my disinterest in certain activities.
I've started to count backwards and now I'm almost halfway through, but I fear that I never will get to zero.
I am counting backwards from my troubles, but doubt that I will be able to get rid of them all.
So, now I say 'oh, won't the sun rise over me'.
I long for a new beginning, where the sun rises to symbolize hope and positivity.
All I say is; 'oh, won't the sun...'.
All I can ask for is the rising of the sun, even if it's just symbolic.
You've got some tender arms to enfold you and still you're spiteful.
Even with someone to take care of you and provide you love and comfort, you remain spiteful and negative.
My soul is far from redemption, I must submit to what I've done and it's too late for me now to beg for mercy.
My soul is in need of salvation, and I must accept the consequences of my actions. It is too late to ask for forgiveness.
In that moment when I die, long before my heart decides to, will I be wiped-out, erased?
I wonder if I will be forgotten even before I pass away, as if I never existed at all.
No, you will never see me surrender, I'm gonna keep my head held high and I know now in whom I can trust; nobody.
I will not give up or back down, and I have come to realize that I can only rely on myself.
All I'm saying is; 'oh, won't the sun rise just for me'.
All I truly desire is a glimmer of hope, a chance for a new and brighter day, even if it's just for myself.
All I'm begging is... it got visual, didn't it?
All I ask is for some clarity and understanding. Don't you see the vivid picture I'm painting?
It gets visible, well doesn't it?
Everything becomes more clear and visible once you take a closer look.
It gets much too much, doesn't it?
At times, everything can become overwhelming and feel like it's all too much to handle.
And, so it has to end.
Eventually, everything must come to a close, even if it's not the ending we desire or expect.
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~wackyfiasco~
Even if I am tempted, I won't apologize to you
Those torn-out pages in my agenda are a few too many
I've started to count backwards and now I'm almost halfway through
But I fear that I never will get to zero
So now I say "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise over me?"
All I say is; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise-ohowoe"
Even if I am tempted, I won't apologize to you
You've got some tender arms to enfold you and then still you're spiteful
My soul is far beyond redemption, I must submit to what I've done
And it's to late for me now to beg for mercy
In that moment when I die, long before my heart decides to
Will I be wiped-out, erased?
No, you will never see me surrender, I'm gonna keep my head held high
And I know now in whom I can trust: Nobody
So now I say; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise over me?"
All I say is; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise-ohowoe"
All I'm saying is; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise just for me?"
All I'm begging is "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh..."
It got visual, didn't it?
It gets visible, doesn't it?
It gets much too much, doesn't it?
Oh it has to end
Detlef Eilers
A fan for over 20 years now, this piece touches me especially tonight. Anneli's voice is eternal.
~wackyfiasco~
Even if I am tempted, I won't apologize to you
Those torn-out pages in my agenda are a few too many
I've started to count backwards and now I'm almost halfway through
But I fear that I never will get to zero
So now I say "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise over me?"
All I say is; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise-ohowoe"
Even if I am tempted, I won't apologize to you
You've got some tender arms to enfold you and then still you're spiteful
My soul is far beyond redemption, I must submit to what I've done
And it's to late for me now to beg for mercy
In that moment when I die, long before my heart decides to
Will I be wiped-out, erased?
No, you will never see me surrender, I'm gonna keep my head held high
And I know now in whom I can trust: Nobody
So now I say; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise over me?"
All I say is; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise-ohowoe"
All I'm saying is; "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh, won't the sun rise just for me?"
All I'm begging is "Lahadeedahadeedadeeoh..."
It got visual, didn't it?
It gets visible, doesn't it?
It gets much too much, doesn't it?
Oh it has to end
Detlef Eilers
Anneli Drecker's voice became part of my personal unconscious... outstanding, celestial... thanks for posting this... ❤🤗
chrizsdaval
amazing lyrics, amazing voice, amazing band.
Frédéri Banon
Brilliant idea to post this song. It's my favourite on the album by far. This is such a moving song!
Steve Lawrie
One of the greatest groups that ever existed, and one of the least known musical geniuses!
Detlef Eilers
This music, the voice of Anneli will haunt me until the very end 🥰
Steph D
Thanks for putting this up! This song means a lot to me! I haven't heard it in years! :-)
corteskiller
@Stephanie Dean me too...I haven´t heard this in at least 5 years.. but i listen it now, and it reminds me a lot..
Grzegorz Hordejuk
The best female vocals. Anneli Drecker