Originally comprising of Lyane Leigh and American-born Raz-Ma-Taz (Richard Michael Smith), the group started in 1994 and recorded throughout the rest of the 1990s. However by June 1996, both members of the group had left due to a disagreement between Leigh and producer David Brandes. E-Rotic was now comprised of Jeanette Christensen and Terence d'Arby (not to be confused with Terence Trent D'Arby). Lyane Leigh continued to provide vocal work for several albums until 1999 due to contract, but she and Raz-Ma-Taz formed their own group in the meantime, known as SEX Appeal. In October of the same year, d'Arby was replaced by Ché Jouaner.
Christensen left in 2001, and the new vocalist was Yasemin Baysal, previously of the group Das Modul. However, both Jouaner and Baysal left in 2002, and the new vocalist and rapper would be Lydia Madawjewski (who had been providing vocals since Lyane Leigh's departure in 1999) and Robert Spehar. However, it has been revealed that the actual rap performer for the group in the studio has actually been the producer David Brandes.
Shenandoah
E-Rotic Lyrics
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Tears of lie fall down to us.
In its soul will break the curse.
Cause Shenandoah dies for you.
Cause Shenandoah dies.
Dance when the moon is pale.
Come and listen to an ancient tale.
God made spirit of dark
And put the evil in our hearts.
We can find the love.
Our dreams become a snow white dove.
And you will see how it flies
When Shenandoah dies.
When Shenandoah dies
Tears of lie fall down to us.
In its soul will break the curse.
And eagles fly the skies
When Shenandoah dies
All the world will find its peace
And drums will fall and kiss
Cause Shenandoah dies.
Go, onto the star.
To the Indian spirit in your heart
Yes soul is longing for peace
Your world is full of .???
Come close I want you to know
There's a place where we can go
The moon is in your eyes,
When Shenandoah cries.
The lyrics of E-Rotic's song "Shenandoah" talk about the death of a place or entity called Shenandoah, which brings peace to the world. The song is open to interpretation, but it seems to suggest that Shenandoah's death is necessary to break a curse and end the evil in our hearts. The chorus repeats the line "Cause Shenandoah dies," emphasizing the importance of this event. The song also mentions dancing during a pale moon, an ancient tale, and finding love.
The lyrics suggest that the death of Shenandoah is both a tragic and necessary event. The tears of lie falling down to us could signify the sadness and mourning that comes with the death of Shenandoah, but it could also mean the tears of falsehood or lies that will be cleansed by this event. The song mentions that God made the spirit of dark and put the evil in our hearts, suggesting that the curse that will be broken is the curse of evil. The last stanza suggests that the death of Shenandoah will lead to peace and that our souls are longing for it.
Line by Line Meaning
When Shenandoah dies
The death of Shenandoah, symbolizing an ancient or natural entity, is imminent.
Tears of lie fall down to us.
Our sorrow over the death of Shenandoah is accompanied by a realization of the widespread deceit in the world.
In its soul will break the curse.
The death of Shenandoah will release it from a long-standing curse or troubled past.
Cause Shenandoah dies for you.
The death of Shenandoah is tied to the listener or a particular individual, perhaps representing the personal loss of something important.
Dance when the moon is pale.
In moments of darkness or uncertainty, find joy and celebration in life.
Come and listen to an ancient tale.
There is value in learning from the wisdom and traditions of the past.
God made spirit of dark.
There is a natural force of darkness in the world, created by a higher power.
And put the evil in our hearts.
This force of darkness has the ability to influence human behavior and bring out evil tendencies.
We can find the love.
Despite the dark and evil forces in the world, there is still a capacity for love and compassion.
Our dreams become a snow white dove.
Through perseverance and hope, we can transform our aspirations into something pure and beautiful.
And you will see how it flies
Our positive achievements and progress can be witnessed by others.
When Shenandoah dies.
The death of Shenandoah serves as a catalyst for this personal growth and transformation.
And eagles fly the skies
The natural world reflects and responds to the death of Shenandoah in its own way.
All the world will find its peace
The death of Shenandoah will bring about a sense of unity and harmony to every corner of the world.
And drums will fall and kiss
There will be a noticeable sense of stillness and reverence as the world mourns the loss of Shenandoah.
Cause Shenandoah dies.
The repeated refrain reinforces the central message that the death of Shenandoah will have profound effects on the world and the listener.
Go, onto the star.
The listener is encouraged to set out on their own journey towards personal growth and enlightenment.
To the Indian spirit in your heart
The source of this personal journey is defined as a connection to one's heritage or culture.
Yes soul is longing for peace
There is a deep-seated desire within us for inner tranquility and serenity.
Your world is full of .???
This line is open to interpretation and could reference a variety of positive or negative things in the world. The exact word(s) are unclear.
Come close I want you to know
The listener is invited to feel a sense of closeness and shared understanding with the singer.
There's a place where we can go
There is a tangible destination or goal that the listener and singer can strive towards.
The moon is in your eyes,
The listener's inner self or soul is illuminated and expressive, perhaps indicating a readiness for this journey or personal growth.
When Shenandoah cries.
The tears and grief of Shenandoah are presented as a central part of this journey towards inner peace and growth.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.